Mr. Lemoncello's Wondermous Christmas Gift

Get ready for a puzzle-filled Christmas! The New York Times bestselling Lemoncello series gets its first holiday special with this festive foil-covered edition, perfect for stocking stuffers. When an eleven-year-old begrudgingly moves just before Christmas, a surprise invite to Mr. Lemoncello’s holiday party changes everything.

Eloise Dobyns and her mom are on their fifth move in five years and this time they’ve found themselves in Ohio just two weeks before Christmas. Eloise is out of friends, patience, and holiday cheer, but she hasn’t met Mr. Lemoncello yet.

After receiving a personal invite to Mr. Lemoncello's legendary annual holiday party, Eloise has two choices: stay home, and continue sulking over this latest move or, go to the party and find out what all the fuss is about. After all, Mr. Lemoncello and his library may just have everything Eloise needs to settle in and cheer up in her new environment.

Welcome back to Lemoncello's Library in this novella full of puzzles, adventure, and holiday magic! Read more of the New York Times–bestselling Mr. Lemoncello series with Books 1–6, plus enjoy our new graphic novel adaptations of the first two adventures.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs