The cover of the order of service for the Princess of Wales’s Together at Christmas carol service on Friday. The bespoke illustration was created by Charlie Mackesy and commissioned by Kensington Palace.

As Imogen’s life is about to implode, an escape to the Cotswolds seems to be what she needs. She’s never celebrated a family Christmas, but that’s about change. The Holiday Cottage by Sarah Morgan is a festive story of family, love, forgiveness, and the joys of the season.

Currently reading Fifteen Wild Decembers by @karenpowellwrites.bsky.social and captivated by the powerful voice of its narrator, Emily Brontë. Such an intimate, insightful interpretation of her life.

Some favourite reads from this fall.