A few years back, Craig Johnson began what was to become a favored tradition for his readers: a short story delivered to their inboxes on Christmas Eve. He didn't have a clue that the first story was the beginning of that tradition, but all the requests for more made it so.
This is a collection of a baker's dozen Christmas-themed short stories for anyone who likes to smile while they read. Whether it's a twist you didn't see coming, an astute observation of human nature, or laugh-out-loud humor, this collection is good for what ails you.
With lines like "They stole the baby Jesus again," you'll find yourself in Absaroka County spending some quality time with Sheriff Walt Longmire. Just thinking about Have Courage makes me smile all over again.
Even if you don't care for short stories, I don't think you should miss this one.
Have Courage by Craig Johnson
eISBN: 9798217379491
Viking © 2026
eBook, 256 pages
Short Stories, Walt Longmire
Rating: A
Source: NetGalley
What a great-sounding collection, Cathy! I already know that if it's Craig Johnson, I'll enjoy it. And sometimes, you just want to feel good and turn the world off. I like that short story tradition!
ReplyDeleteSo do I!
DeleteI typically don't read short stories but I might make an exception for this one.
ReplyDeleteOnce I "completed" my education, I never read short stories either, and, for the life of me, I can't remember why I started. I still don't read a lot of them.
DeleteI've been getting the Christmas emails, and always enjoy the stories, but that makes it very easy for me to pass on the opportunity to read this collection, especially since I'm a couple behind on the series itself.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of the few series I always keep caught up with.
DeleteI also am not much of a short story reader, but....these might change my mind. LOL
ReplyDeleteNow... don't pass up an opportunity to spend some time with Walt!
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