7 Books Perfect for the Winter Season

In the dark days of winter, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of curling up on the couch with a good book.  If you want to double down on this frosty atmosphere, take a look at some of these wintry favorites. 

Greenglass House by Kate Milford

As a winter storm approaches, mysterious guests must unexpectedly take shelter at a nearby inn.  Written for young adults, this story is filled with eccentric characters and fun twists and turns.

Winter at the Door by Sarah Graves

Former Boston detective Lizzie Snow is tasked with settling the mysterious deaths of retired cops that took place in the small town of Bearkill, Maine where she moved to get away from bustling city life.  

The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney

Set in Canada’s frigid northern territory in the 1800s, this tale of devotion and folly follows a teenager and his mother as they head out into the wilderness to rescue a lost fur trader.  

Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia

An interesting narrative combination of a restlessness at a secluded hotel and teenage drama at a statewide music competition propels this novel about supernatural events and unlikely friendships.

2 A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino

An enchanting story about three wary souls making their way to legendary Philadelphia jazz club Cat’s Pajamas on Christmas Eve.  This fateful journey culminates in the discovery of life’s true potential as the club becomes a pivotal piece of their lives. 

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

A small child appears from the woods in 1920s Alaska and is taken in by a family that had been drifting apart.  Together, they find comfort and safety in one another, a brief sense of relief that simply cannot last.

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

This dazzling paranormal romance centers on a mystical wolf pack that is threatened to be torn apart by the changing of the seasons.