Who’s ready for Christmas? I don’t know about you but the weather for July about killed me between the heat and the smoke. So, I’m kind of over it. This prompted me to seek out some books about the holiday season and colder weather in general because I’m already counting the days until I can snuggle up with my dog and hot cocoa in front of the fireplace. I wanted to share with you some of our wildly popular books about Winter/The Holidays for those that want to get a jump start on a different season.
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
The Great Alone transports readers to the harsh Alaskan winter of 1974 for an epic family tale of resilience and overcoming trauma. The story follows thirteen-year-old Leni as she navigates her relationship with her parents, copes with moving to an unfamiliar place, forges new friendships, and faces daunting hardships.
The Secret of Snow by Viola Shipman
The Secret of Snow is a beautifully written story about coping with grief. Sonny Dunes is a single middle-aged California meteorologist whose job is replaced by a virtual meteorologist. When this causes her to have a breakdown, the only station that is willing to hire her is in the Michigan hometown she has been avoiding. She has preferred her “sunny” lifestyle for one glaring reason that has haunted her; Michigan reminds her of her sister who loved the snow, and the loss that came from it. Covering the small town’s winter events, she starts to form newer, better memories of the snow and has a second chance at life and love. Filled with snow-related metaphors, this is a fabulous read for fans of the winter season.
Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley
Maryam and Anna find themselves on a plane from Denver to Toronto in the middle of the storm of the century, and they have no idea that they will spark an unexpected friendship. When the plane is diverted to a small town outside of Ottawa and with no end to the snow, they all must change their plans. This is an enchanting Hanukkah, Ramadan, romance Christmas book with a charming small town, a snowbound inn, and a touch of fate that brings everyone together.
Enjoy dreaming of the colder weather with me!
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