Because it’s never to early to get your ho-ho-ho on.

So, yeah, it’s only October, but now’s the time to stock up on some great holiday reads. On Wednesday’s blog post I asked readers to name their favorite Christmas story. Using that info, here’s a list of recommended tales to get you in a festive mood.

Inherited: Unexpected Family by Gabrielle Meyer

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore

Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss

The Tale of Three Trees by Angela Elwell Hunt

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson

Christmas at Longbourn by Karen Aminadra

Deck the Hallways by Kate Carlisle

Christmas Day in the Morning by Pearl S. Buck

The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere

A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg

The Immortal Nicholas by Glenn Beck

Christmas at Carnton by Tamera Alexander

Shepherds Abiding by Jan Karon

An Endless Christmas by Cynthia Ruchti

And last, but not least, may I suggest…

12 Days at Bleakly Manor by Michelle Griep

A Tale of Two Hearts by Michelle Griep

And don’t forget, Christmas is just around the corner, so while you’re picking yourself up some great reads, buy a copy or two for the book lovers on your Christmas list.