Upon a Midnight Clear

In this second volume of the Better Next Year collection of true stories, discover more dashed holiday hopes, Christmas catastrophes, and slender, heartbreaking shards of joy.

Upon A Midnight Clear brings together emerging authors from across the country who share their experiences of Christmases gone wrong. These tales—sometimes funny, sometimes sad, always poignant—celebrate the spirit of the season and will warm your heart on even the coldest night.