It’s winter and baby it's cold outside! It's that time of year when the cold can be teeth-chattering, snow is in the forecast and staying warm is on the top of everyone’s to do list. What better way to keep warm than by staying indoors and curling up with a good book while sipping on a steaming cup of hot chocolate? Netflix might immediately come to mind, but I beg to differ.
This list of exciting reads is just a few of so many great novels that are perfect for this time of year. Included are titles in a few of my favorite genres; paranormal, dystopian and fairy tale retellings. Each novel offers up something interesting that will make you ever more grateful for warmth while you’re wrapped up in your blankets.
Here are seven winter-themed novels to settle in with:
After the Snow: Global warming has ushered in an ice age and Willo must search for his missing family in this post-apocalyptic journey of survival.
The Gathering Storm: In Russia in the 1880s, the Duchess of Oldenburg, Katerina Alexandrovna, hides a deadly secret—she can raise the dead. Full of intrigue and politics, this novel is hard to put down.
Trapped: A blizzard of epic proportions traps seven teens inside their school for a week. They must find a way to survive without basic necessities or access to the outside world.
Girls Made of Snow and Glass: A re-imagining of the story of Snow White and the Snow Queen, this point of view novel is a tale of magic, adventure and love.
Before I Let Go: Corey, guilt ridden and grieving for the loss of her best friend, Kyra, is determined to find how she died. Captivating, interesting and set in Alaska, this novel will stay with you longer after you're done reading it.
The Chaos of Standing Still: As the anniversary of her best friend Lottie’s death approaches, Ryn is stuck in a Denver airport during a blizzard, questioning her own sanity. Unique characters and unexpected romance make this novel worth the read.
Shiver: After years of obsessing from a distance, Grace falls in love with the werewolf who saved her from an attack as a child. Well-written and realistic characters make this novel a must-read.
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