Santa books in order

The Santa series by Kristine Kathryn Rusch features holiday-themed fantasy stories about Santa Claus and Christmas magic.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Up on the Rooftop 2012 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
2 Visions of Sugar Plums 2013 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
3 Dressed in Holiday Style 2014 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
4 Tidings of Comfort and Joy 2019 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy

The Santa series collects four holiday-themed fantasy stories by Kristine Kathryn Rusch, published between 2012 and 2019. Each story reimagines aspects of the Santa Claus mythology with Rusch’s characteristic attention to character and world-building.

Starting with Up on the Rooftop and continuing through Tidings of Comfort and Joy, the series makes for light seasonal reading. The stories are short enough to finish in a sitting, ideal for readers who enjoy a touch of magic with their holiday fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Santa series?

There are four books in the Santa series, published between 2012 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Santa series?

The first book in the Santa series is Up on the Rooftop, published in 2012.

What kind of stories are in the Santa series?

These are short fantasy tales that put imaginative spins on Santa Claus and Christmas traditions. The tone is warm and seasonal, making them good holiday reading.

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