8 Fabulous Reads to Put Under the Christmas Tree

You can’t go wrong with gifting a book, right? If you’re still deciding what books to pop under the tree this Christmas, we’ve put together a list with some sure-fire favourites from 2022. Here are gift ideas that you’ll be wanting to read next!

WAKE by Shelley Burr

WAKE is a searing and incredibly assured debut crime novel about the grief and guilt surrounding an unsolved disappearance that still haunts a small farming community. This would make a great gift for crime lovers.

Buy a copy of WAKE here.

The Bellbird River Country Choir by Sophie Green

Green’s latest novel is a warm-hearted favourite of 2022, full of charm and nostalgia. Music lovers will devour this read about a choir in a country town.

Buy a copy of The Bellbird River Country Choir here.

Lying Beside You by Michael Robotham

Speaking of crime lovers, you can’t go past Robotham if you’re looking for a cracking thriller to put under the tree. He’s not known as a Master of Crime for nothing. Lying Beside You will keep you guessing until the very end.

Buy a copy of Lying Beside You here.

The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre by Natasha Lester

Natasha Lester’s latest book would make a great gift for the stylish, historical fiction lover in your life. Lavish and compelling, this is the story of a young woman trying to forget her devastating part in the war.

Buy a copy of The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre here.

Dawnlands by Philippa Gregory

Another queen of historical fiction, Philippa Gregory’s latest book in the Fairmile series is a must-read for anyone interested in the political intrigue of 17th century England.

Buy a copy of Dawnlands here.

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

A runaway favourite of the year that’s laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant and written in polished, zingy prose. This is an entertaining feminist fairy tale that would make a wonderful gift.

Buy a copy of Lessons in Chemistry here.

Halifax: Transgression by Roger Simpson

Based on the hit TV series from the 90s created by Simpson, Halifax: Transgression is the start to an addictive and action-packed new crime series. The perfect read for crime lovers who can look forward to the next book in the series soon.

Buy a copy of Halifax: Transgression here.

Stone Town by Margaret Hickey

Margaret Hickey’s second novel was another gripping Aussie rural crime read. The explosive final pages will linger with you for days.

Buy a copy of Stone Town here.