Another December - themed novel could be 'The Polar Express'. It's a magical story about a boy's journey to the North Pole on Christmas Eve in December. The beautiful illustrations in the book add to the charm of the story, and it really captures the spirit of the holiday season.
One great December novel could be 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It's a classic that takes place during the Christmas season, which is in December. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation is both heart - warming and thought - provoking.
There's also 'Little Women'. Although not strictly a December - only novel, a significant part of the story is set during the Christmas season. It shows the family life, hopes, and dreams of the four March sisters, and the Christmas scenes are full of warmth and family love.
A great one for beginners is 'The Time Traveler's Wife'. It has a unique take on a May December relationship as the male lead time - travels and his age varies greatly in relation to his wife at different points in time. It's a love story full of twists and turns that's easy to get into.
One popular 'May December' historical romance novel is 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks. It tells a story of a young couple with a significant age difference, set against a historical backdrop that adds depth to their relationship.
I would suggest 'Call Me by Your Name' which has elements of a May - December relationship. It's about a 17 - year - old boy, Elio, and a 24 - year - old graduate student, Oliver. The story is set in Italy during the 1980s. It vividly captures the intensity of first love, the exploration of sexual awakening, and the bittersweet nature of a relationship that has an age gap. The novel also delves into the family dynamics and the cultural backdrop of Italy, which further enriches the story.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe can be considered in this category. Although it doesn't focus solely on a 'May - December' relationship in a traditional sense, the growth and difference in the two boys' experiences as they come to terms with their sexuality can be seen as a form of age - related or experience - related gap. It beautifully portrays their relationship development which is a key aspect of many gay romance novels.
One popular gay May - December romance novel is 'Annie on My Mind' by Nancy Garden. It tells a story of two young women in love, which has themes that can be related to the concept of different life stages coming together in a relationship.
One great December short story could be 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It's a classic that takes place during the December - Christmas time. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man who is visited by three spirits and has a change of heart.
😋I recommend the following novels to you: "Flower Covenant,""The Flower God Calendar,""The Flower God Husband Is a Vinegar Bag,""The Return of the Flower God: Around a Beautiful Man,""The Flower God Arrives Quickly,""Reborn on the Other Side," and "Flowers Bloom and Fall Unknowingly." I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
One great 'A December Bride Fanfiction' is 'The December Bride's New Beginning' which adds more depth to the characters' backstories. It explores the relationship between the main characters in a really interesting way, showing their growth and how they overcome challenges together.
Well, 'The Holiday Swap' is a good choice. It's about two sisters swapping lives around Christmas time and there are sweet romantic elements involved. Then there's 'In a Holidaze' which has a time - loop aspect during Christmas and a really cute romance. Also, 'Mistletoe and Mr. Right' is a fun Christmas romance that you might enjoy if you liked 'We Met in December'.
I'm not sure specifically which graphic novels were extremely popular in December 2018. It would require more research into best - seller lists or industry reviews from that time period.