WINTERY BOOKS TO READ IN DECEMBER

Posted on December 02 2022

December is for wintery reads that transport you to far-away, frosty settings, or for cosy Christmas novels that throw you fully into the festive season. We have a list of the reads we’d recommend for this time of year, perfect for hitting your end-of-year reading goals.

Stay Another Day, Juno Dawson

A family Christmas with family drama, this book will hook you and give you all the cosy Christmas vibes.

A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens

A classic story of redemption and appreciating your fellow human, perfect for a Christmas Eve read.

Little Women, Louisa May Alcott

Is there a more perfect cosy book? Whilst this book isn’t all set at Christmas, it’s a really lovely part of the theme!

A Christmas book sleeve with Merry Midwinter book on top — **Midnight in Everwood, M. A. Kuzniar**

A Nutcracker retelling that is as magical as it is beautiful, this book gives off all the perfect wintery vibes and we can’t recommend it enough!

**Christmas Shopaholic, Sophie Kinsella**

This is part of a series but can be read solo too, returning to the world of Becky Bloomwood who is prepping to host her first family Christmas.

**A Boy Called Christmas, Matt Haig**

This book has been made into a recent film adaptation about a young boy looking for his dad, who instead finds a rather magical village.

**Merry Midwinter, Gillian Monks**

A really lovely non-fiction that helps bring you back to the magic of Christmas away from consumerism. This is a DIY lover’s best friend for the festive season!

**My True Love Gave To Me, Various Authors**

Looking for a bit of romance this holiday season? This book contains a collection of beautiful, romantic stories to warm your heart this Christmas.

Frost and Starlight, Sarah J Maas

A fleeting visit back to Velaris to see how our favorite High Lady and Lord are getting on over Winter Solstice. This is a fun and festive novella within the A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

Night of Cake and Puppets, Laini Taylor

Another novella from a much-loved fantasy series, this book follows Mik and Zuzana on their first date, set in the beauty of Prague in winter.

This Winter, Alice Oseman

If you’re a Heartstopper fan and haven’t read this book… why?! This is our final novella on the list and follows Tori and Charlie as they try to celebrate a difficult Christmas with their family.

Peter Rabbit: Christmas is Coming, Beatrix Potter

This is a super adorable book doubly as an advent calendar with a short story for each day in the build-up to Christmas. There are also some really cute festive activities too, perfect for kids!

Which books are on your Christmas reading list?

• The Paper and Word Team •

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