With the weather getting cooler it’s the perfect time to snuggle up with a warm drink and a good book. Here are some of our staff’s favorite winter reads.
“Much of The Golden Compass takes place in the wintery north, where the main character Lyra rides armored polar bears and discovers the secrets of the universe in the northern lights. Makes for a good fantasy series for middle schoolers.” -Shauna
“This is such a fun read to get you in the holiday spirit and is even more fun to read on the dates of each chapter.” – Becky
“Frosty the Snowman embodies an enchanted wonder, magical belief and fills the winter season with joy and laughter for all ages.” -Julie
“The Christmas List is a heartwarming, sad, and hopeful story about a man who learns compassion for others after reading his own obituary.” -Vanessa
“This story has all the elements I love about Dickens’ fiction: love of people watching, concern for general well-being, honesty about life- packed into a short story.” -Stephanie
“For me, fantasy books are my go-to during the winter. The fact that this amazing series starts during winter is perfect.” -Becky
“Doctor Zhivago as an epic love story gives hope that true love will prevail across time and distance.” -Colleen
“This is a favorite winter read because it brings back memories of reading together with my family on a cold day.” -Hailey
“I like this book because of how descriptive it is, and because it’s so exciting to read on Christmas Eve.” -Carolyn
“This is such a cozy series to read in the winter, especially since each book mentions winter.” -Becky
“A Thousand Pieces of You lets you experience living through alternate dimensions, one of which is a very snowy alternate-Russia where a version of the imperial family is still in power!” -Sarah
“Blankets is largely set during Wintertime, with a significant section taking place in the Upper Peninsula, and whenever we have a decent snowfall I get this nostalgic desire to reread it and take in the stark and beautiful white winter scapes the artist has created.” – Justin
“The Call of the Wild provides the timeless reminder that even though we may find ourselves in bad situations, good people will step up and help us in our need.” -Barb