
Skipping Christmas: A Novel
By John Grisham
About This Book
Experience the hilarity of a classic tale that redefines holiday traditions with John Grisham's New York Times bestseller. In a world where Christmas is skipped entirely, follow Luther and Nora Krank as they attempt to dodge the festive frenzy and set sail for a blissful Caribbean cruise instead.
As their plan unravels, this couple faces a chaotic clash with neighborhood expectations and unanticipated consequences. Embrace the humor as the Kranks navigate through mounting pressure, awkward encounters, and the realization that escaping Christmas is far more challenging than they ever imagined. Can they truly bypass the season of cheer?
With a storyline that inspired the hit film "Christmas with the Kranks," this tale captures the essence of modern holiday dilemmas, making it a must-read for anyone seeking laughter amidst the chaos of the season.
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Christmas with the Kranks
When their only daughter Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora Krank decide to book an island cruise to beat the yuletide blues and just skip the holidays. But their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiancée, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever!
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