From our family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Mr. Fezziwig's Ball, Frontispiece, A Christmas Carol 1843

Nine years ago, Florida author and historian Les Standiford published a little book about a tiny slice of Charles Dickens' writing career. It wasn't a hefty biography, nor was it intended to be. It was merely the story of a writer whose career was starting to tank and his desperate attempt to revive it. That little book has gotten some more attention of late, as has Mr. Standiford himself, because of a movie, The Man Who Invented Christmas, which is based on the book and came out this season. Les Standiford heads the creative writing program at Florida International University and is on the faculty of the Writers in Paradise writing workshop at Eckerd College each January. Of course, we're happy for anything that draws attention once again to Charles Dickens and his works. At this festive time of year, we're delighted offer from our family to yours all the best of Christmas season.

For the final sale of the year, we're going back to the beginning of this quite remarkable year

And now we reach the final sale of our 40th year at Lighthouse Books, ABAA. It has been a magnificent year and we're so glad so many of our friends have come by to see us during this time. We're end the year as we started it  – with everything in the store on sale. We're glad to be able to bring this to you as a thank you for your support over the decades. So, come on in and browse. There's some special treasure waiting for you. And because it is the season of gift giving, we're certain you're going to find something perfect for the book lovers on your list. See you soon.