Let it Snow by John Green is a collection of connecting short stories that are all so good, It is hard to pick a favourite. The recurring Waffle House setting and the descriptions of staying cozy during a winter storm are wonderful. If I had to choose a favourite, I would probably go with Maureen Johnson’s story, The Jubilee Express.
Title: Let it Snow: Three Holiday RomancesAuthor: John Green, Maureeen Johnson, Lauren Myracle
Also by this author: An Abundance of Katherines
Publisher: Speak
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Fiction
Publication Date: October 2, 2008
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An ill-timed storm on Christmas Eve buries the residents of Gracetown under multiple feet of snow and causes quite a bit of chaos. One brave soul ventures out into the storm from her stranded train and sets off a chain of events that will change quite a few lives. Over the next three days one girl takes a risky shortcut with an adorable stranger, three friends set out to win a race to the Waffle House (and the hash brown spoils), and the fate of a teacup pig falls into the hands of a lovesick barista.
A trio of today's bestselling authors - John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle- brings all the magic of the holidays to life in three hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and kisses that will steal your breath away.
Book Review: Let it Snow by John Green
Let it Snow is a collection of three holiday short stories, but the book honestly seems like one story. Each story is connected and it is amazing to see familiar characters throughout all three. I enjoyed the contrast in each author’s writing style as I switched stories and being introduced to their own quirky characters. This would be a great sampler if you have not yet read any books by these authors.
❀ Waffle House Setting
The original setting that appears in all three of the stories is a Waffle House restaurant. It is so interesting to see how each character ends up stopping there, especially John Green’s interpretation, a race to the restaurant. In my opinion, that would be the perfect place to be stuck during a snow storm, and it was so entertaining to see everyone’s reactions to the storm.
❀ Maureen Johnson’s Story is a Favourite
My favourite of the stories was Maureen Johnson’s. This one is about a girl whose parents are arrested because of a fight over a collectable piece for their elf village. Her train gets stuck in the storm and she seeks refuge in a stranger’s house. I really enjoyed the way this one was written and the main character, Jubilee.
❀ Three Short Stories
Let it Snow by John Green contains three short stories that all intertwine. The common setting in the book, the Waffle House, is so unique and intriguing. My favourite of the stories was Maureen Johnson’s, The Jubilee Express. I would definitely recommend this book for the winter season!
About John Green
John Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, Will Grayson, Will Grayson (with David Levithan), and The Fault in Our Stars. His many accolades include the Printz Medal, a Printz Honor, and the Edgar Award. John has twice been a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and was selected by TIME magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. With his brother, Hank, John is one half of the Vlogbrothers and co-created the online educational series CrashCourse.
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Nope, I’m the last person to read this book. It’s been on my TBR list for so long. I’m glad you liked it. It’s the perfect book for this time of year.
Phew! I hope that you enjoy it, too! 🙂
I am not a fan of collections, but it does sound like a good way to get in the holiday spirit. I need some help in that area this year, so maybe I will read it after all!
This sounds festive – hopefully I will get to this one before christmas!
I hope that you enjoy it! 🙂
I have this book on my shelf..only bought it a few months ago..and I still haven’t read it!! But I really loved this review so I think I may get to it early next year as I don’t think I can squeeze it into my December TBR pile! Thanks for the awesome review!!
Yay!! I hope that you love it as much as I did! <3
This sounds like a great book! I really like holiday/winter related stories. 🙂
I have this book but Im not very sure about it. Maybe I should give it a try<3. Nice review!
Sounds like one of those winter reads that you want to snuggle up on your couch with.
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