Wintering is my favorite, but I just started How to Winter, and it's a similar vibe. Just gentle little reminders of ways to embrace the season that historically has been dark and tough.
I would die for Chauncey from The House in the Cerulean Sea. I need a whole spinoff series about his life as a bellhop.
My favorite cozy read is The Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. An aristocrat is spared from death but forcibly imprisoned in a fancy hotel in St. Petersburg under Bolshevik rule. The entire novel - spanning years - takes place in the same exact place but his ability to make the whole thing an adventure, with fantastic characters, is so charming.
Probably not a common choice but The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker! It’s perfect for learning to create intentional get togethers for the holiday season and beyond - especially in the depths of winter.
I Remember You by Yrsa Sigurdardottir. A supernatural novel that connects an old crime to a new one. Mostly set on an isolated island, it's both sad & chilling. A ghost story to read while curled up by a fire.
Not cozy or warm, but I read Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy earlier this year, and it would be perfect for winter!! Set near future on desolate Antarctica with a mystery at the center and discussions on climate change makes for a chilly yet engrossing read!!
The author Madeleine Wickham, known as Sophie Kinsella, is at the top of my mind today as she passed away from glioblastoma. My absolute favorite book of hers is my go-to comfort read when I need to laugh, and it's Can You Keep A Secret?
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon is my favorite winter read!! The setting of the novel stunning - winter in Maine in the 1700s - and made me appreciate the beauty of winter so much more ❄️🥰
Wintering is my favorite, but I just started How to Winter, and it's a similar vibe. Just gentle little reminders of ways to embrace the season that historically has been dark and tough.
Hi Steph! Thanks for the rec (I haven't read this one yet), and congrats—you're the winner of our Sezane giveaway!! I'm sending you an email now. xx
I would die for Chauncey from The House in the Cerulean Sea. I need a whole spinoff series about his life as a bellhop.
My favorite cozy read is The Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. An aristocrat is spared from death but forcibly imprisoned in a fancy hotel in St. Petersburg under Bolshevik rule. The entire novel - spanning years - takes place in the same exact place but his ability to make the whole thing an adventure, with fantastic characters, is so charming.
Protect Chauncey at ALL COSTS. <3
Ughhh so much love for Chauncey!
Another enthusiastic vote for the Chauncey spinoff!!!
Excellent recs! And I agree - where is the Chauncey spinoff? I live for Chauncey!
Probably not a common choice but The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker! It’s perfect for learning to create intentional get togethers for the holiday season and beyond - especially in the depths of winter.
Such a good one. I love her work so much. (Did you know she has a newsletter on Substack now? It's great: https://priyaparker.substack.com/)
Yes! It’s such a good read!
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan <3
I Remember You by Yrsa Sigurdardottir. A supernatural novel that connects an old crime to a new one. Mostly set on an isolated island, it's both sad & chilling. A ghost story to read while curled up by a fire.
A series of kids' books, but the Tove Jansson Moomin Collection feels very Scandinavian-winter-friendly.
I’m about to start Unlikely Animals by Annie Harnett, because I loved The Road to Tender Hearts SOOO much.
Everyone is raving about The Road to Tender Hearts - I really must read it!
I just read Broken Country in a weekend and it was so riveting! The perfect book that made me not want to get off my couch.
so many wonderful recs here!! i picked up snow child last winter and it was just beautiful 🥹
Not cozy or warm, but I read Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy earlier this year, and it would be perfect for winter!! Set near future on desolate Antarctica with a mystery at the center and discussions on climate change makes for a chilly yet engrossing read!!
I loved reading this one in the wintertime too!
Anything by Tana French!
Ahh this is an author whose I really want to dive into! Maybe this is the season…
Jane Eyre — I’m currently reading for the first time (!!) and can confirm: it fits the vibe
The author Madeleine Wickham, known as Sophie Kinsella, is at the top of my mind today as she passed away from glioblastoma. My absolute favorite book of hers is my go-to comfort read when I need to laugh, and it's Can You Keep A Secret?
Thursday Murder Club! Cozy and fun and perfect for a cold afternoon on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate!
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon is my favorite winter read!! The setting of the novel stunning - winter in Maine in the 1700s - and made me appreciate the beauty of winter so much more ❄️🥰
Lucy Foley’s The Hunting Party ! Mystery set at a Scottish castle in winter