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Favorite Books to Read in Winter
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items Calling all my winter and holiday readers--these are my favorite books when I want all the cozy vibes
Sections
4
Horror
Mystery
Fantasy
Christmas
Horror
Because it's not a good horror story unless the weather turns grey
I read a lot of books in high school, and my favorite was Frankenstein. One of the best horror novels.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
A collection of horror stories melted into one great book
The Roots Grow Into the Earth: Short Horror
With the perfect winter setting, this spooky book is the highlight of King's power of horror. A must read for those who enjoy a good scare.
The Shining by Stephan King
When you write a fan-favorite, try not to make the wrong moves, with this suspenseful thriller, a famous novelist is held hostage by a fan. A true psychological thriller.
Misery: A Novel by Stephen King
Mystery
Mystery and winter go together so well
Agatha Christie's legendary detective character arises in this book by Sophie Hannah about a mystery that takes place leading up to Christmas… Can he solve it before it's too late?
Hercule Poirot's Silent Night (Hercule Poirot Series) by Sophie Hannah
A whodunit that leaves Santa dead on stage, and a room full of possible murderers. Who could've possibly killed him?
The Christmas Appeal: A Novella by Janice Hallett
Another wonderful mystery that follows a journalists that reignites his love for Christmas all while being stuck on a train with a group of others with far different jobs. Adapted into a Hallmark movie staring Danny Glover and Kimberly Williams-Paisl...
The Christmas Train by David Baldacci
Fantasy
I treasure fantasy books that are set in winter, hopefully you will too!
One of my new favorite authors, I read this story like it's candy… SO GOOD!
Spellbreaker by Charlie N. Holmberg
I adore this series so much. It is so easy to read and not put down!!
Spellmaker by Charlie N. Holmberg (Book 2)
Do you believe in Magic? You might after this ;)
A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig
A classic tale set in winter that will make you believe like a kid again
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Christmas
Who doesn't love a good hallmark-ish book for Christmas?
A multi perspective “Groundhog Day” vibe until Eva has the perfect Christmas
One Christmas Morning: A Novel by Rachel Greenlaw
A Christmas movie wrapped in a book, Josie Silver strikes again for the themed love story
A Winter in New York: A Novel by Josie Silver
Calling all Christmas movie lovers! This story reaches the dramatic plot of the classic movie trope that we've all come to love.
Bright Lights, Big Christmas: A Novel by Mary Kay Andrews
A New York Times Bestseller, anyone familiar with “Christmas with the Kranks” starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen will fall in love with the story all over again with this original telling of it!
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
The many letters from Father Christmas brought to life by the genius, J.R.R. Tolkien as he sent them to his children around Christmastime.
Letters From Father Christmas by J. R. R. Tolkien
A children's story about the beginnings of how Father Christmas became who the protagonist, Jackson, knows of. A truly magical story for kids young and older.
The Night I Met Father Christmas by Ben Miller
A classic tale told in a child friendly way. This story follows the traditional theme of visiting the past, present, and future but in the form of a snow globe.
The Miracle on Ebenezer Street by Catherine Doyle
A children's story advent that will keep them busy every day through the month of December. A perfect early Christmas gift!
How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T. Smith
The Carroll's are the most Christmasy family in town. But when their new town resents them, will Holly Carroll's spirit of Chrismtas come crashing down?
The Christmas Carrolls by Mel Taylor-Bessent
A classic that you can never go wrong with. Truly the spirit of the holiday exploding in clever words and characters.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens