Wrap up Warm and Read!
A fun fireside read is best done in winter when the outdoor elements force you inside. Snuggling up by the fireplace with a warm cup of cocoa offers a certain allure of comfortableness and warmth. Choosing the book is important, especially when imagining tropical escapes or roaring fires. So, what makes good winter reading? Here are 10 great books about winter.
1. Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
Taking place during the Civil War, the story unfolds as the hero fails to die from wounds he received during war and ends up going back home to North Carolina to reunite with his beloved.
2. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
Known as a shy wallflower, the main character is faced with inheriting a large sum of wealth and approached by an aristocrat with the proposition of marriage. From seduction to surrender, this fiction novel is recognized as one of the 10 great books about winter.
3. The Heart of Christmas by Mary Balogh
This romantic novel twisted in wealth, class and innocence offers a unique read about giving the most precious gift at Christmas time. The book is for the romantic at heart.
4. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Truly a classic book that takes place during the winter, with its opening pages revealing Christmas and the sisters longing for gifts and word from their father. This classic novel is one of the top 10 great books about winter.
5. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvatar
From the changing seasons to the wolves in the woods, this novel offers all of the elements of winter and has become a classic winter solstice read. With some ‘Twilight” elements, Shiver is sure to become a favorite among young adults.
6. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
What Christmas season doesn’t contain a splash of Charles Dickens. The winter classic is a favorite among the young and old by one of the most renowned English authors in history.
7. The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore
What winter season is not complete without the reading of The Night Before Christmas? Recognized as one of the top 10 great books about winter and Christmas, this colorful classic depicts all things wintry – from snowy New England villages to Victorian rooftops.
8. The Sweet Life by Mia King
Set among Hawaii’s main island, The Sweet Life is a warm story about a Manhattan wife and mother who is relocated to the tropical paradise. This charming novel is about marriage, friendships, motherhood and life. It will warm your heart on a cold wintry day.
9. The Beach by Alex Garland
This book has become a cult classic that is filled with nonstop action and unspoiled scenery. Don’t expect to relax when reading this book, but if you need your heart to start pumping after a large Christmas meal, this is a great read.
10. Islands in the Stream by Ernest Hemingway
With opening scenes in the Bahamas and Cuba, this classic novel is one of the top 10 great books to read about winter. While the setting is warm and inviting, and the protagonist macho and complex, you will forget all about the outside weather and warm your heart and stimulate your mind.
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