Classical Et Cetera Classical Et Cetera Christmas Book Exchange
Dec 24, 2025
Discover a festive book exchange among four passionate readers as they gift each other cherished titles. From the stunning artwork in "The Mythmakers" to Beryl Markham's captivating adventures in "West with the Night," there's a treasure for everyone. Enjoy heartwarming discussions about classic tales like "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" and unique finds such as a board book on the historical St. Nicholas. Get inspired by Christmas reading traditions and reflections on timeless works like Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"!
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Graphic Novel Gift For Reluctant Reader
- Martin gave Paul The Mythmakers, a graphic novel about C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien to entice him to read more.
- They praised John Hendrix's tasteful artwork and suggested grandchildren might enjoy it too.
Adventurous Memoir Of Beryl Markham
- Martin gifted West with the Night by Beryl Markham and described her life flying and growing up in Africa.
- He quoted Hemingway praising Markham's writing and called it one of his favorite books.
Classic Sherlock In A Beautiful Edition
- Tanya gave Paul The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as a beautiful Chiltern Classics edition after he liked Hound of the Baskervilles.
- They noted it's a coffee-table quality hardback and ideal for reading in short stories.