Congratulations to the winners of Carousels of Paris. Copies are going to Carol K. from Omaha, NE and Elizabeth F. From Yorktown Heights, NY. The books will go out in the mail tomorrow.

Ho Ho Ho! I know some of you don’t want to think about Christmas books (maybe not even Christmas this year). But, I don’t give away books in December because I don’t want to go to the post office. And, this year, there may be even more people mailing packages. In order for winners to get the chance to read some Christmas books, I’m giving two away this week, and two next.

Let’s start with the new Andy Carpenter mystery, Silent Bite by David Rosenfelt. Lawyer Andy Carpenter’s wife, Laurie, forced him to take a family Caribbean cruise to get into the Christmas spirit. Now, they’re back, and their first stop is to the Tara Foundation, the dog rescue organization that has always been Andy’s true passion. When Andy arrives, his partner, Willie Miller, needs his help. Willie’s old cellmate, Tony Birch, has been arrested for murder. Andy doesn’t necessarily believe in Tony, but Willie does. And Andy believes in Willie, which is why Andy takes the case. It’s Christmas cheer in a seasonal whodunit where all is not so calm and bright.

Maybe you would prefer a collection of Golden Age holiday stories. I bought a copy of The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories edited by Martin Edwards. The collection explores the darker side of the festive season – from unexplained disturbances in the fresh snow to the darkness that lurks beneath the sparkling decorations.

Which book would you like to win? You can enter to win both, but I need separate entries. Email me at Lesa.Holstine@gmail.com. Your subject line should read either “Win Silent Bite” or “Win The Christmas Card Crime.” Please include your name and mailing address. The giveaway will end Thursday, November 12 at 5 PM CT. Entries from the U.S. only, please.