December is upon us and there are quite a few selections for the books of the month. Take a try on these fine reads available this Christmas season.

The Beekeeper of Aleppo: A Novel

By Christy Lefteri. Incredible story of Nuri This book focuses on the horrors of war and the beauty of people that allow those to survive it. A jarring story of war refugees in Syria going on an incredibly perilous journey. This book is absolutely riveting and one that is highly recommended.

Misjudged: A Legal Thriller (Sam Johnstone Book 1)

In a small Wyoming town, a disabled veteran lawyer is thrown into a perplexing murder case. A very engaging read from an author who actually served as an attorney in the Army. With his firsthand knowledge showing throughout the novel, this one is worth picking up.

Sold on a Monday: A Novel

This novel is a New York Times Best Seller for a good reason. The story unfolds with a photo and then things really open up from there. Set in the 1930’s, the tragedies of destitute families are heartbreaking and the secrets of Ellis and Lily are shocking. This novel takes you on an amazing journey and one that you’ll be glad that you took.

The Black Book

James Patterson (written with David Ellis) is up to his old tricks with this fast-paced novel. Billy Harney is the son of Chicago’s chief of detectives. He is also a cop and a straitlaced one at that. He and his partner, an adrenaline junkie, must solve a terrifying murder in Chicago and the search is on for the suspect and the missing black book. Good, quick read that will leave you satisfied.