Curl up this Christmas with one of these books.

Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger (Simon & Schuster; $25.95).

Fans of Weisberger’s first two novels—The Devil Wears Prada and Everyone Worth Knowing—will recognize her snappy writing style and flawed characters. This time around, Weisberger introduces us to three best friends—Emmy, Leigh, and Adriana. As they realize they aren’t as young as they once were, Emmy and Adriana try to make sense of their current lifestyles and futures by making a pact to change their lives in a year’s time. What transpires is a sequence of events that prove we sometimes have to chase a wild dream to find what we’re looking for.

Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe by Jennie Shortridge (NAL Accent; $14)

Shortridge tackles themes of love, family, and aging in a loveable novel that centers on  school teacher, Mira Serafino. When Mira finds out her husband has fallen out of love with her and into a “friendship” with another woman, she flees her tiny beach town—along with her daughter, best friend, and huge Italian family—to start a new life in Seattle. A slightly predictable story line follows,  but humorous descriptions of Mira’s new life and a hopeful narrative keeps the reader hooked.

Love the One You’re With by Emily Giffin (St. Martin’s Press; $24.95)

Anyone who’s ever bumped into an ex and wondered what might have been will relate to the latest chick lit from New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin. The story follows Ellen, a photographer and newlywed who passes by the former love of her life in a NYC crosswalk. What follows is a look at Ellen’s ties to both her past love and to her gentle husband, and the route she must now choose to find true happiness.

 
The Whole World Over by Julia Glass (Pantheon; $25.95) 

In this rich text, readers meet Greenie Duquette—a New York based pastry chef whose strained marriage prompts her to take a prestigious position in New Mexico.  With lives intersecting and difficult choices on the horizon, Glass’ narrative tugs at the heart and leaves readers hopeful that everyone will make the right choice at the end, whichever choice that may be.