Noel Next Door. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2018 book, How the Grinch Stole My Heart
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How the Grinch Stole My Heart
Annabelle Costa, 2018
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Max McGuire, 2022

In the movie, a single mother fights with a neighbor who is ruining Christmas, only to discover that this misunderstood grouch just might win her heart.


Love's Christmas Journey. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1979 book, Love Comes Softly
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Love Comes Softly
Janette Oke, 1979
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David S. Cass Sr., 2011

Still mourning the loss of her husband and daughter, Ellie Davis agrees to watch her brother Aaron’s children while he heads off to purchase farmland. But after a suspicious fire, Ellie finds herself playing detective to clear the name of a good friend with help from a handsome deputy. Despite her worries when Aaron stays away for longer than she hoped, if she can trust her faith, this Christmas just might bring more miracles than Ellie could have hoped for.


You're Bacon Me Crazy. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2014 book
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You're Bacon Me Crazy
Suzanne Nelson, 2014
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Allan Harmon, 2020

Cleo Morelli, an aspiring Portland chef, tries to win a food truck competition. When a handsome chef from a rival food truck parks across the street from her, Cleo’s goal to win takes a spicy turn.