The Christmas Lamp: A Novella Audiobook, by Lori Copeland Play Audiobook Sample

The Christmas Lamp: A Novella Audiobook

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Read By: Laural Merlington Publisher: Zondervan Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780310772866

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

13

Longest Chapter Length:

18:28 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

04:50 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

12:53 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

16

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Publisher Description

Nativity, Missouri, is in trouble. When the small town is bypassed by the newly constructed highway, it loses its much-needed holiday traffic—threatening not only the town’s financial survival, but its very heart and soul. Outside consultant Jake Brisco threatens everything the community loves about Christmas with his budget-slashing solutions. Nothing is sacred—not even the traditional town Christmas tree. Long-time resident Roni Elliot knows some sacrifices have to be made, but can’t let go of the customs and traditions that have marked her holidays since childhood. The decorations and customary activities have always generated vitality and joy throughout the whole season in Nativity. Though their priorities and methods clash, Roni and Jake want the same thing—prosperity for the town. As the two get to know each other and become close, each begins to gain a new perspective on what the real wealth of Nativity—and the season—might be. The Christmas Lamp takes an honest look into the issues and concerns we all face and sheds light on the real origins of Christmas spirit.

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"I'm a sucker for Christmas stories - this falls right into those sappy, feel good, can life really be that way, suspend some beliefs story. It is always good to get a reminder about what Christmas and the season should be about. "

— Kerri (4 out of 5 stars)

The Christmas Lamp Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.14705882352941 out of 53.14705882352941 out of 53.14705882352941 out of 53.14705882352941 out of 53.14705882352941 out of 5 (3.15)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A holiday novella...it's sweet, but very predictable. This only took me a couple of hours to read so if you need something quick to read to get you in the spirit for the holidays, this might be just the thing for you. "

    — Mirah, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love a good Christmas story! "

    — Gail, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute little story about a town that loves Christmas but is going under financially. Grandson of leading citizen comes to town to put finances in order. Falls for Roni who works for the city. All ends well of course. "

    — Jackie, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I was really hoping this was going to be a good story, but it never came together. The author threw together characters that you didn't care about and would jump storylines. It had a charming concept but that was it. "

    — Jenn, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was an ok Christmas novel about a town feeling the crush of the economy and having to cut back on their Christmas traditions. Free kindle book. Fast read. "

    — Gloria, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Perfect for Christmas. "

    — Nikki, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 2 to 2.5 stars, maybe "

    — Melissa, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this holiday story that centered on the festivities of a small town. The characters were very believable and enjoyable. I would recommend this book to someone who enjoys and easy read with a little romance thrown in . "

    — Tina, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This isn't the kind of book I'm going to remember for decades, but it was a good read to get into the spirit of Christmas. I enjoyed the small town setting and talk of small town politics. A bit of a romance and some religion too! A nice afternoon with a free book on my Kindle! "

    — Kristin, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a nice enjoyable book to read. "

    — Christine, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A sweet book that teaches us to remember that life is a miracle. Tradition shouldn't stand in the way of finding new ways to enjoy and value life. "

    — Barbara, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This is why I don't like short stories and novellas. Too short to have any real detail. Ehh. "

    — Joanne, 11/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Two lamps from two different perspectives. Don't think that it will be Christmas without it. "

    — Mary, 11/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The people and town of Nativity remind me of the Whos' in Whoville. "

    — Jody, 10/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Light, fast read. "

    — Connie, 9/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Jake is brought in to help Nativity get it's budget back in order. By doing so he cuts a lot of Christmas themed things the town has been doing for years. Good story. "

    — Stacy, 8/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a really good story. It started slow but it picked up in the middle and went by quick. "

    — Jacqueline, 7/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Sweet, short romance novel... . I did not find this entirely gripping as the characters seemed somewhat less developed and the budding romance wasn't entirely believable. "

    — Lisa, 6/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A really cute and enjoyable Christmas read. Fans of the movie "Christmas Story" will especially appreciate the FRAGILE lamp. :-) "

    — Katie, 5/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The Christmas Lamp was a very quick read, but it was a very cute story! Lori Copeland has a way of painting pictures in her stories and I felt like I was right there in Natvity Missouri all during the story. "

    — Dianesugars, 2/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a nice short story. I've been struggling with Christmas spirit this year and it was nice to sit down and read a Christmas story in just a few hours that reminds you of the true meaning of Christmas "

    — Michele, 1/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm a sucker for Christmas stories - this falls right into those sappy, feel good, can life really be that way, suspend some beliefs story. It is always good to get a reminder about what Christmas and the season should be about. "

    — Kerri, 7/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this novella. It brings to mind our Christmas traditions, what we want to hold steadfast too, and what we are willing to change. There is also romance. "

    — Lisa, 4/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute, light, predictable Christmas story. An easy holiday read from an author I like. "

    — Kyleigh, 8/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun, quick Christmas read. "

    — Kathi, 5/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A sappy,cute Christmas story but nothing that contains any true depth or great characters. "

    — Renee, 3/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this book is making me check my own christmas spirit. "

    — Cathryn, 1/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " My last Christmas book for the season, not so great:( "

    — Natalie, 1/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The people and town of Nativity remind me of the Whos' in Whoville. "

    — Jody, 5/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I was really hoping this was going to be a good story, but it never came together. The author threw together characters that you didn't care about and would jump storylines. It had a charming concept but that was it. "

    — Jenn, 2/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this holiday story that centered on the festivities of a small town. The characters were very believable and enjoyable. I would recommend this book to someone who enjoys and easy read with a little romance thrown in . "

    — Tina, 1/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Jake is brought in to help Nativity get it's budget back in order. By doing so he cuts a lot of Christmas themed things the town has been doing for years. Good story. "

    — Stacy, 12/19/2009
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This is why I don't like short stories and novellas. Too short to have any real detail. Ehh. "

    — Joanne, 12/13/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " FREE Kindle Book....Fun Christmas Free Book "

    — Rebecca, 12/7/2009

About Lori Copeland

Lori Copeland is the author of more than one hundred titles, both historical and contemporary fiction. She has been honored with the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, the Holt Medallion, and Walden Books’ Best Seller award. In 2000, Lori was inducted into the Missouri Writers Hall of Fame. Lori lives in the beautiful Ozarks with her husband Lance.

About Laural Merlington

Laural Merlington is an audiobook narrator with over two hundred titles to her credit and a winner of multiple Earphones Awards. An Audie Award nominee, she has also directed over one hundred audiobooks. She has performed and directed for thirty years in theaters throughout the country. In addition to her extensive theater and voice-over work, she teaches college in her home state of Michigan.