Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, starts this evening at sundown, and continues for eight nights. I’m looking forward to celebrating with my family — we’ll light the menorah, sing songs, play dreidle, eat latkes, and get a little silly. And what better way to prepare for the holiday than by thinking about books?

Here’s a round-up of some of my family’s favorite Hanukkah books — these are mainly children’s books, but really fun to enjoy with all ages.

Hanukkah books for grown-ups seem to be a trend now, especially in romance. Here’s one I’ve read (The Matzah Ball), and a few whose covers made me smile (or, okay, burst out laughing).

Whatever you choose to read and whatever you celebrate, wishing you a holiday season filled with lights, good cheer, great company, and awesome reading!