![]() At other times, a wholesome or mood-boosting novel is a welcome antidote to the chilly weather outside. Sometimes a long book – with a hefty list of characters and an inner universe that’s hard to leave – is the ideal companion to while away the hours with. On this list, I’ve included a few of my favourite cozy books set in winter to retreat into. ![]() What makes for good winter reading? In an article for The Guardian back in 2011, the booksellers Waterstones asked authors, “What’s your favourite fireside read, the book you go back to every winter?”Īli Smith chose Tove Jansson’s The Summer Book (“a piece of light: what better to keep you warm through the darker months?”), Jonathan Coe selected Sherlock Holmes – one of my own choices in this post – while Jacqueline Wilson chose Jane Eyre as a winter classic.įor me, it’s all to do with what goes with hot drinks, warm blankets, and a comfy sofa. ![]() With lazier days and more time indoors to escape the cold, winter comes with the distinctive benefit of having more time to spend with a good book. When you buy through these links, I may earn a commission. A quick note that some of my posts contain affiliate links. ![]()
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