Picture a Perfect Christmas. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2016 book, A Family Under the Christmas Tree
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A Family Under the Christmas Tree
Terri Reed, 2016
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Paul Ziller, 2019

The movie centers around a photographer who returns home for the holiday to look after her grandmother and ends up lending a helping hand to a neighbor who needs assistance watching his young nephew.


A Glenbrooke Christmas. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 1994 book, Secrets
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Secrets
Robin Jones Gunn, 1994
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David I. Strasser, 2020

Longing to be accepted for herself and not just her wealth, an heiress heads to the small town of Glenbrooke, where she discovers the joys of a simple Christmas, community, and maybe even love.


The Christmas Train. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2001 book
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The Christmas Train
David Baldacci, 2001
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Ron Oliver, 2017

A cynical journalist decides to take a train from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles for Christmas to get inspiration for a story in honor of his late father. He gets to know the other passengers and runs into an old flame while aboard.


Married Life. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1953 book, Five Roundabouts to Heaven
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Five Roundabouts to Heaven
John Bingham, 1953
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Ira Sachs, 2007

In 1949, successful middle-aged businessman Harry Allen is having an affair with considerably younger war widow Kay Nesbitt. Feeling rejuvenated by his emotional reawakening, he confides in his best friend Richard Langley and encourages him to visit his mistress in order to alleviate her loneliness. Richard complies and immediately finds himself attracted to the young woman.