This is one of those books that I am not certain I have ever actually read. I am familiar with the story, of course, and have seen several movie adaptations, but I am not sure that I have ever actually read the book! I hope to remedy that sometime soon.

This is such a classic story of redemption and is very richly written, too! It might not be Dickens' best work, but it is probably one of his best-loved!

I enjoyed reading this, and I am glad to know for sure now that I have actually read it, and not just seen adaptations!

Reserved for the General Literature VBB.

Description from Amazon:

"In October 1843, Charles Dickens ― heavily in debt and obligated to his publisher ― began work on a book to help supplement his family's meager income. That volume, 'A Christmas Carol,' has long since become one of the most beloved stories in the English language. As much a part of the holiday season as holly, mistletoe, and evergreen wreaths, this perennial favorite continues to delight new readers and rekindle thoughts of charity and goodwill.

With its characters exhibiting many qualities ― as well as failures ― often ascribed to Dickens himself, the imaginative and entertaining tale relates Ebenezer Scrooge's eerie encounters with a series of spectral visitors. Journeying with them through Christmases past, present, and future, he is ultimately transformed from an arrogant, obstinate, and insensitive miser to a generous, warmhearted, and caring human being. Written by one of England's greatest and most popular novelists, 'A Christmas Carol' has come to epitomize the true meaning of Christmas."

This book will soon be on its way to laurelar, who selected it from the General Literature VBB. Enjoy!

Came quickly from VBB. Thanks!