A Festive Keepsake for Your Holiday Shelf

This new special edition of Skipping Christmas by John Grisham feels like it was made to sit next to twinkling lights and a plate of freshly baked cookies. With its gift-style packaging, elegant endpapers, and a brand-new afterword from John Grisham, it’s the kind of book that looks as delightful as it reads.

Doubleday partnered with the team at Ann Clark to include a charming Christmas cookie cutter in the package, and it’s exactly the sort of detail that turns a simple reading session into a full holiday experience. Bake a batch of cookies, pour something warm into your favorite mug, and you’re set for a cozy afternoon with the Kranks.

Fun fact: Skipping Christmas inspired the holiday film Christmas with the Kranks, starring Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Returning to a Holiday Favorite

I first read Skipping Christmas when it was originally released, and revisiting it in this special edition felt like pulling a beloved holiday decoration out of storage and remembering exactly why you love it. The story is still incredibly relatable as it follows Luther and Nora Krank, who decide to skip the usual Christmas chaos in favor of something completely different.

The humor is genuinely laugh-out-loud, especially if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure of “perfect” holiday traditions. All the mishaps, misunderstandings, and escalations feel just close enough to reality to make you wince and laugh at the same time.

The Heart of the Story: The Power of Giving

What keeps this book from being just a holiday comedy is the growth of its main character. Watching Luther’s journey from grumpy, checked-out, and resistant to the season into someone who rediscovers the spiritual power of giving is what makes the story linger.

Beneath the jokes and chaos, there’s a warm reminder that generosity, community, and simple acts of kindness are what give the holidays their real glow. By the end, the transformation feels earned, uplifting, and just sentimental enough to make your heart feel a little softer.

Is This Edition for You?

• 🎄 You love holiday stories with equal parts heart and humor.
• 📚 You enjoy revisiting modern Christmas classics in beautiful, giftable editions.
• 🍪 You’re fully on board with the idea that books + cookies = peak holiday joy.
• 🎁 You’re looking for a special edition that doubles as a thoughtful holiday gift.

Whether this is your first time meeting the Kranks or a return visit to a familiar favorite, this special edition of Skipping Christmas brings together nostalgia, humor, and heartfelt holiday spirit in one very charming package.

Add in a twinkling tree, a cozy blanket, and a plate of cookies cut with that little tree-shaped cookie cutter, and you’ve got yourself a new seasonal tradition.