Oftentimes when I read a book just because it’s holiday themed, I end up being annoyed that I got distracted again from reading the books I really want to read in order to be festive. But, A Home for the Holidays was a lovely treat. A quick read with a sweet romance. More importantly, it’s a story about a fraught mother-daughter relationship that hit close to my heart, has lots of sumptuous prose about food, and excellent sense of place in my hometown Chicago. It was warm and comforting: perfect for a holiday read.