Merry By Susan Breen Is A Heartwarming, Hilarious, And Haunting Christmas Tale

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, in Susan Breen’s Merry, a mother’s quest to spark Christmas joy goes hilariously awry when she sells her family’s heirloom A Christmas Carol and is haunted by an irate Charles Dickens, making it a must-read for fans of cozy, magical holiday tales.

Merry

This September, Susan Breen’s Merry arrives in bookstores, delivering a sparkling, cozy novel that’s equal parts heartwarming family story and magical holiday adventure. Perfect for readers who cherish Emma Straub’s This Time Tomorrow or curl up with It’s a Wonderful Life every December, this novel is destined to become a staple on holiday reading lists like Novels That Will Bring a Touch of Magic to Your Holiday Season and 5 Stocking Stuffers for Adults.

At the center of the story is Merry Bingham, a mother who once adored Christmas but now finds herself weighed down by worries about family, finances, and mortality. With medical test results looming that could make this Christmas her last, Merry is determined to fill her three children with holiday joy—even if it means forcing it upon them. Her one constant source of comfort is her family’s heirloom edition of A Christmas Carol, autographed by Charles Dickens himself and passed down through five generations. But when her children reject the cherished book, Merry takes drastic action: she sells the rare volume and uses the proceeds to whisk her family to London for a Christmas they’ll never forget.

What follows is a delightful mix of chaos and charm. Merry’s efforts to orchestrate the perfect holiday backfire spectacularly—her children descend into vicious arguments, her gentle husband withdraws, and their deluxe rental apartment turns out to be a far cry from the listing. To top it all off, Merry keeps spotting the ghost of Charles Dickens himself around London—and he’s none too pleased with her decision to sell his book. As Merry grapples with family tension, her own fears, and an irate spectral author, she embarks on a journey that’s as much about rediscovering joy as it is about confronting guilt and seeking atonement.

Susan Breen

Breen, the award-winning author of The Fiction Class and the Maggie Dove mystery series, infuses Merry with her signature wit and warmth. A teacher at Gotham Writers and a faculty member at writing conferences from Cape Cod to Dubai, Breen’s love for family stories, London, ghosts, and Charles Dickens shines through every page. Her personal connection to A Christmas Carol—she owns two early editions herself—adds an authentic touch to this tale of rare books and holiday magic.

Fans of classic literature, Christmas novels, and stories brimming with heart and humor will find Merry an irresistible addition to their holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a cozy read to savor by the fire or a thoughtful stocking stuffer, this novel delivers a festive blend of laughter, love, and just the right amount of ghostly mischief.

Merry hits shelves this September—don’t miss the chance to add a touch of magic to your holiday reading list!

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