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Winter Books Perfect to Read This Christmas
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items I’ve put together a list of the best winter books that you won’t be able to put down! This list includes a mix of classics, mysteries, and winter romances.
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When chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the L.A. set of her reality baking show, she loses a lot more than consciousness; she also loses her ability to taste and smell, both critical to her success as show judge.
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox
The book weaves together a heartwarming story of familial bonds, personal growth, and the enchantment of the holiday season, all while romance blossoms in the snowy backdrop.
The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan
With the backdrop of London's festive charm and the allure of an unexpected romance, "Royal Holiday" is a delightful Christmas love story that will leave you with a warm heart.
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
Imagine spending your holiday season at a cozy seaside cafe, surrounded by the comforting scent of freshly baked treats and the company of warm-hearted people.
Christmas at the Comfort Food Café by Debbie Johnson
If you're looking for a romance set against a snowy, Alaskan backdrop, this book has it all.
Mistletoe and Mr. Right by Sarah Morgenthaler
In this charming Christmas romance, a woman embarks on a series of holiday-themed dates, each more enchanting than the last.
The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
A chance encounter changes everything when Laurie locks eyes with a stranger through a bus window.
One Day in December by Josie Silver
"Christmas at Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop" offers a cozy and delightful escape to a world of sugar, spice, and everything nice.
Christmas at Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop by Jenny Colgan
This book is filled with sizzling chemistry and heartfelt moments, all set against a backdrop of Christmas festivities.
The Christmas Pact by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… but not for Maelyn Jones. She’s living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job, and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions.
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Cozy
In a remote Russian village, a young girl named Vasya discovers that the fairy tales her nurse told her as a child are all too real.
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
Set in the Alaskan wilderness, this enchanting tale follows a childless couple who build a snow child, only to find a real girl living in the woods the next morning.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
An unforgettable and haunting tale that’s perfect if you’re looking for some winter fantasy novels.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Set in a fantastical New York City during the late 19th century, this epic love story is filled with magical realism, romance, and adventure.
Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin
A group of old friends gathers at a remote lodge in the Scottish Highlands for New Year’s Eve, but not everyone will make it out alive.
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
A gripping story about two sisters who unravel their mother’s hidden past, leading them on a journey to 1941 war-torn Leningrad.
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
A dark and compelling mystery set on a college campus in New England, this novel follows a group of eccentric students who get involved in something sinister.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
A timeless classic that follows the lives of the four March sisters as they grow up during the Civil War.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
This transports readers to the magical land of Narnia, where it’s always winter but never Christmas.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
This bestseller takes readers on a journey through an infinite library where each book represents a different path in life.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Set in the eerie, isolated Overlook Hotel, this classic horror novel follows the Torrance family as they spend a winter snowed in, completely cut off from the outside world.
The Shining by Stephen King
The Night Circus is pure magic. It’s about a mysterious, traveling circus that only opens after dark, filled with mesmerizing performances and illusions.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
In this mesmerizing and thought-provoking novel, Kazuo Ishiguro invites us into a future where Artificial Friends—advanced robots—are bought to serve as companions for lonely children.
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Set in Nazi Germany, The Book Thief follows Liesel, a young girl who finds solace in stealing books during one of history’s darkest times.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak