Find the holiday spirit in the pages of a book or on an audio recording from your neighborhood public library. Here are more recommendations from the state library system:

» "Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror," by Christopher Moore. When a 7-year-old boy witnesses the murder of a portly, Scrooge-like real-estate developer, he believes the victim is Santa Claus and wishes for the man’s recovery. When the angel Raziel grants the wish, unexpected occurrences result.

» "The New Year’s Quilt," by Jennifer Chiaverini. Sylvia hopes to win over her new daughter-in-law through the lessons that quilting reveals about the bonds of love and family. As she undertakes a quilt titled "New Year’s Reflections," memories of a lifetime and words of wisdom help create hope for the future.

» "Christmas in Plains: Memories," by Jimmy Carter. Vignettes told in clear and honest language reveal highly personal Christmas reflections, from boyhood to the Iranian hostage crisis toward the end of Carter’s presidency.

» "Kwanzaa Folktales: Abridged Edition" (electronic resourceaudio). Celebrities read a collection of folk tales that illustrate the seven principles of this African-American holiday.

» "Pagan Christmas: The Plants, Spirits, and Rituals at the Origins of Yuletide," by Christian Ratsch. Illustrations present how the ancient meaning of tree worship, agriculture, magic and social exchange transformed into modern-day celebration rituals.

» "Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas," by Ace Collins. A wealth of facts, legends and little-known history.