When Christmas excitement calms down and we get closer to midnight, then there is something special in the air. It’s books about New Years Eve! This night is full of excitement, promises to do better, and maybe a little bit of bravery with some sparkling juice. And guess what’s a fantastic way to enjoy this magical time? Reading a good book! Here’s a simple guide to finding awesome stories that happen on the last day of December.
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Books About New Years Eve for the lovers
1. This Time Next Year” by Sophie Cousens:
Two strangers, whose names are Quinn and Leo, hook up a New Year’s Eve connection and agree to meet again every year at the same spot, no matter what. Follow their evolving relationship through a decade of laughter, tears, and life’s twists and there ups and downs.
2. Midnight in Death” by J.D. Robb:
It is a story that takes place in the future version of New York City. There is a police officer whose name is Lieutenant Eve Dallas, and she has a job to solve a mystery—someone got hurt, and she needs to find out who did it. The interesting part of this story is, that this all happens on the evening of New Year’s Day. It’s a very exciting and romantic story that keeps you wondering who is the bad person until midnight—the time when the clock strikes twelve. Imagine trying to solve a puzzle with Lieutenant Eve Dallas in a city that looks different from us, and you get to find out all the answers as the new year begins!
3. Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles:
In 1937 New York City, A spirited young woman whose name is Katey Kontent, meets a very charming banker on a snowy New Year’s Eve. They fell in love very quickly, and their love story happened while the world around them was also changing a lot. It’s like watching a beautiful love story set in a time that feels different from ours, and it might make you wish you could experience that time too.
Books About New Years Eve for the Introspectives
1. Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk” by Kathleen Rooney:
An 85-year-old lady named Lillian goes for a walk all by herself in New York City on New Year’s Eve. While walking, she thinks about the past and remembers lots of things. It is a kind of sad story but it also shows how getting older can make you think about your life. It talks about feeling sorry for things you wish you did differently and noticing the good things in everyday moments.
2. A Long Way Down” by Nick Hornby:
There is a man in London who is thinking about suicide on top of a building on New Year’s Eve. But then, he meets 3 other people who are feeling the same and want to commit suicide. Even if it sounds serious, the story is actually kind of funny. It talks about feeling alone and sad sometimes when you have the least expectations, and you find friends in unusual places to get you help.
3. Bridget Jones’s Diary” by Helen Fielding:
Come along with a lady whose name is Bridget on her funny journey to find love and become a better version of herself. It all starts with a list of promises she makes to herself for the New Year. Bridget is a little clumsy but charming. She makes this story great for a fun and happy New Year’s Eve read.
Books About New Years Eve for the Thrill Seekers
1. The Hunting Party” by Lucy Foley:
There are 10 friends, having a fancy New Year’s Eve party at a cozy lodge in the snow in Scotland. But Someone is found not moving! Now, with all the snow outside, it feels like they are stuck in a small space, and everyone is trying to figure out who did this bad thing. It is like watching a mystery play in the snow!
2. New Year’s Eve Murder” by Leslie Meier:
Imagine reading a cozy mystery on a chilled winter night. A rich family whose New Year’s Eve party turns into a real mystery when the head member of the family is found not moving. Luckily, a detective whose name is Regan Reilly steps in to find out what happened before the clock strikes midnight.
3. Midnight Library” by Matt Haig:
Nora Seed ends up in a magical library on New Year’s Eve. Each book in the library tells a different story about her life. This interesting book makes you think about the things you wish you did and helps you appreciate the moments happening right now.
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