Here are 8 audiobooks and films that capture the festive season

Mistletoe Murders 4
In Mistletoe Murders 4, you will be enveloped in the cozy charm of a Christmas-themed murder mystery, taking place in snow-covered rural towns and steeped in suspense. As Emily Lane (Cobie Smulders) returns to her Christmas-themed shop Under the Mistletoe in Fletcher’s Grove, she finds herself caught up in another web of intrigue involving her ex-boyfriend, his new girlfriend, and a newcomer from Emily’s own past. With so many events happening around her, Emily begins to wonder whether somebody is deliberately targeting her while bodies turn up and secrets unravel. Mistletoe Murders 4 is the ideal addition to a holiday tradition of hot cocoa by the fireplace. This installment mixes festive warmth with twists that keep you guessing, perfect for the year end. 

A Christmas Carol 
A Christmas Carol, narrated by Hugh Grant, follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy old moneylender who despises generosity and Christmas cheer on a cold Christmas Eve in Victorian London. The ghost of Scrooge’s late companion Jacob Marley visits him after he rejects charity, his good-hearted nephew Fred, and his modest clerk Bob Cratchit. The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come take Scrooge on a haunting journey through his own life and the lives of others, showing him moments of joy, regret, hardship, and the possible dark fate that awaits him and those he cares about, especially, Cratchit’s ailing son Tiny Tim. By the end of these ghostly visits, Scrooge awakens on Christmas morning transformed: generous, joyful, and determined to spread kindness and goodwill far beyond what he ever imagined.

Twelve Slays of Christmas
It is a warm, snow-dusted mystery leaning fully into the charm of the holidays. Holly White returns to her family’s Christmas Tree Farm after a painful breakup, seeking tranquility, solace and possibly too many holiday cookies. But upon her arrival, she quickly finds herself involved in a murder while attending her hometown’s annual Reindeer Games event. As Holly stumbles into amateur sleuthing, the small town of Mistletoe, Maine, wraps the story in twinkly lights, cocoa-sweet moments and a mysterious ambience. The audiobook has the right amount of humour, festivities, and suspense to keep your attention through all the chapters. 

The Christmas Party 
The story follows Sasha, who reluctantly accepts an invitation from her old friend Gabby to spend Christmas at Gabby’s remote lake house, primarily because she has not spoken to Gabby and the rest of their friend group since a horrible tragedy took place twelve years ago. That night, Sasha and her five university friends were together when Gabby’s little sister Seffie disappeared without a trace, with the memory haunting them ever since. Snowed in by a storm with the group cut off from the outside world, tensions flare, old secrets resurface and Sasha is forced to confront a past she’s tried to forget. What begins as a festive reunion turns into a chilling psychological thriller as the truth about the fateful Christmas long ago slowly unravels. 

Service: Amazon

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Merry Christmas 
Merry Christmas follows Maria (Katrina Kaif) and Albert (Vijay Sethupathi), two strangers who meet on Christmas Eve in the 1980s in Mumbai. The duo develop an unexpected connection that turns complicated as the night unfolds. When a dead corpse is found, what starts off as a peaceful, coincidental encounter quickly turns into a tense web of secrets and danger. As layers of the duo’s past emerges, the chemistry between them deepens, blurring the lines between suspicion and trust. The film keeps you wondering about their motivations and what will happen next with its twists, emotional beats and suspenseful noir elements. If you’re a fan of mystery thrillers, this film is a must-watch that combines psychological thrills with subdued interpersonal drama. 

Platform: Netflix 

Anjaana Anjaani 
Anjaana Anjaani follows Akash (Ranbir Kapoor) and Kiara (Priyanka Chopra), two troubled strangers who happen to cross paths on a bridge just as they are about to take their own lives. After a series of failed attempts, they strike a pact to live life to the fullest for 20 days before New Year’s Eve, embarking on a chaotic, emotional journey across cities and into each other’s worlds. Along the way, the pair tackle their personal struggles and unexpected moments that strengthen their bond. What begins as a pact born out of despair slowly turns into a story of laughter, reflection and the possibility of love and fresh beginnings. 

Home Alone 
Home Alone follows eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), who accidentally gets left behind when his entire family departs for their Christmas holiday in Paris. At first thrilled by his newfound freedom in the empty house, Kevin soon discovers that two incompetent thieves, Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern), are planning to break in. Determined to protect his home, Kevin rigs the place with ingenious homemade traps to make any potential burglar's visit an amusing catastrophe. Meanwhile, Kevin’s mother (Catherine O’Hara), desperately tries to get back to him before Christmas Day, adding heart to the chaos. This classic festive comedy is filled with laughter, clever antics and holiday spirit. 

Platform: Amazon Prime Video 

With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration 
As Meghan, Duchess of Sussex hosts friends and special guests for Christmas cooking, crafts and cozy holiday traditions, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration takes viewers inside her holiday world. Tennis player Naomi Osaka, chef Tom Colicchio, hospitality specialist Will Guidara, and longtime friends Kelly McKee Zajfen and Lindsay Jill Roth join Meghan throughout the special to bake, decorate and share personal holiday anecdotes. In one warm kitchen moment, Meghan even shares a laugh with Prince Harry while preparing a family gumbo recipe. The show blends sentimental customs like making wreaths, painting holiday mugs and celebrating togetherness with relaxed conversations. It’s a soft, heartfelt Christmas watch that makes you want to spend more time with loved ones. 

Platform: Netflix 

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