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Title	:	Miracle and Other Christmas Stories
Author	:	Connie Willis
Book Format	:	Mass Market Paperback
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 336 pages
Published	:	October 31st 2000 by Bantam (first published 1999)
Categories	:	Short Stories. Holiday. Christmas. Science Fiction. Fantasy. Fiction. Science Fiction Fantasy

Miracle and Other Christmas Stories Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 336 pages

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The winner of multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, Connie Willis captures the timeless essence of generosity and goodwill in this magical collection if Christmas stories.  These eight tales — two of which have never before been published — boldly reimagine the stories of Christmas while celebrating the power of love and compassion.  This enchanting treasury includes:

"Miracle," in which a young woman's carefully devised plans to find romance go awry when her guardian angel shows her the true meaning of love.

"In Coppelius's Toyshop," where a jaded narcissist finds himself trapped in a crowded toy store at Christmastime.

"Epiphany," in which three modern-day wisemen embark on a quest unlike any they've ever experienced.

"Inn," where a choir singer gives shelter to a homeless man and his pregnant wife — only to learn later that there's much more to the couple than meets the eye.

Also includes:

"The Pony"
"Adaptation"
"Cat's Paw"
"Newsletter"

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Original Title:	Miracle and Other Christmas Stories
ISBN:	0553580485 (ISBN13: 9780553580488)
Edition Language:	English

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Ratings: 3.9 From 1924 Users | 248 Reviews

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This is the one Christmas book I read every year, unfailingly. Connie Willis is a science fiction writer, and so all of these stories have a gleam of the fantastical. My favorite are:MiracleThe PonyNewsletterEpiphany

I had a moment of pure happiness when I realized that it was the holiday season, and that meant I got to read this book again. My yearly tradition is to start around Thanksgiving with the introduction - just as wonderful as the stories - and work my way through slowly. "Epiphany" I save for the new year, when things are gray and going back to humdrum, and it brings Christmas back into my heart. I "honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year," but this book, and each story, are

This book was recommended to me by T. I was a bit worried about trying it because I haven't been very fond of fantasy lately.However it had a Christmas theme and I decided to follow her advice and start it. It was the best thing I did because I really enjoyed it.I had never heard of Connie Willis but after browsing the WWW I discovered she is very well known in the Sci Fi community.This is an anthology including 8 stories with a Christmas theme. I must say I also really enjoyed reading the

Review first posted on Fantasy Literature: Miracle and Other Christmas Stories is a collection of eight short science fiction and fantasies by Connie Willis, plus an introduction and an afterword. It was on sale for $1.99 in early December 2016 a great value. It combines Willis heartfelt love for Christmas with a clear-eyed but sympathetic view of humanity and its foibles. In the introduction, Willis talks about how she has tried to walk the fine line between cynicism and mawkish sappiness. I

I often have a tough time with short stories (because they need to be really good for me to enjoy a collection). This collection was fine, but not overly exciting - there was one story I really enjoyed (Newsletter) but the others did not make me overly invested in them, so three stars it is.

A Christmas favorite, I have just begun my annual re-read. A must for anyone looking for a good Christmas story. "Newsletter" and "Epiphany" are my favorites, with "Miracle" and "Inn" coming close behind, but all the stories are gems. Reread 2012: Still so wonderful! Puts me right in the Christmas mood!Reread 2013: This book continues to be a wonderful, mood-lifting intro to Christmas. I am making it a goal, however, to find the other stories and books that she recommends at the end. (At least,

My first Christmas read of the season wasn't a success, but this one really hit the spot. I read it for my book club, where we have a tradition of reading something Christmas-related for our December meeting.This collection had a nice variety of stories.The first story is Miracle, where we get the crazy preparations for a completely over-the-top office party. This one is about how you sometimes don't know what you want, even when what you need is right in front of you. It's themed around the