7 Great Wintry Reads: These Books Will Warm You or Chill You

As if we didn’t need another excuse to stay home and read… Winter is well and truly here and it’s the perfect time to snuggle up, make a cup of tea and get through some books on that TBR pile. From thrillers that will chill you to the bone, to beautiful stories that will warm your heart, here are 7 books we think are perfect winter reads:

Cold People by Tom Rob Smith

From the brilliant, bestselling author of Child 44 comes a suspenseful and fast-paced novel about an Antarctic colony of global apocalypse survivors seeking to reinvent civilization under the most extreme conditions imaginable. Cold People follows the perilous journeys of a handful of those who endure the frantic exodus to the most extreme environment on the planet.

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The Little French Village of Book Lovers by Nina George

Wish you were enjoying a European summer right now? Well, reading The Little French Village of Book Lovers makes you feel like you’re on holiday. From the author of the international bestselling The Little Paris Bookshop comes a return to Monsieur Perdu’s beloved books. It’s a tender story about how a love of books is a love of life itself.

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The Shining by Stephen King

One of King’s best novels, The Shining is an amazing pick if you’re looking for a thriller to chill you to the bone. Full of suspense and tension, The Shining is a masterpiece in horror that you won’t be able to put down. It follows Jack Torrance, an off-season caretaker at an atmospheric old hotel. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote… and more sinister.

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A Disappearance in Fiji by Nilima Rao

This is a charming debut historical mystery set in 1914 Fiji that offers an unflinching look at the impact of colonialism. The novel covers shocking themes, bedded in the colonial racism that underpinned the Fijian labour regime of the time. But Rao manages to bring us along with her characters on this journey in such a way that the education is both charming and thought-provoking, cosy and confronting.

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One More Time by Mandy Magro

In this novel, fate, hope and desire collide for one special couple in a way they never would have expected. It’s an epic love story, in the tradition of Nicholas Sparks. Mandy Magro’s writing style is eloquent and engaging, and her vivid descriptions bring the novel’s seaside town to life, immersing readers in its charm and beauty – making it the perfect winter warmer. Whether you’re a fan of contemporary fiction or simply looking for a thought-provoking and utterly original romance, One More Time is a must-read.

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Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum

Whether you’re curled up at home by the fireplace or laying on a tropical island on holiday, Bad Summer People is the perfect read. Come for the sun-drenched escapism, stay for the satirical swipes and bad behaviour. What’s it about? Every summer, privileged New Yorkers flock to second homes on Fire Island trailing children, nannies and picnic baskets. They exchange busy jobs and city lives for gossip, tennis and adultery, and this summer sets out to be no different – until a body is discovered by the side of the boardwalk…

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Narnia… the land beyond the wardrobe door, a secret place frozen in eternal winter, a magical country waiting to be set free. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a childhood classic to rediscover this season, with mystery, adventure and an enchanting sense of nostalgia. Even for first-time readers, this is a story for all ages that tells a beautiful tale of growing up.

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