We can’t think of anything cozier than curling up indoors with a good book on a cold winter day. If you’re on the same page as us, take a look at the books we suggest adding to your winter reading list.
1. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
From the author of Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers is a thrilling page-turner. Set at the luxury Tranquillum House health resort, drama unfolds as the guests begin wondering if there is something unsavory going on behind the scenes.
Read if you’re looking for a gripping story filled with a motley crew of characters.
2. Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield
This bewitching novel begins when the lifeless body of a child mysteriously comes back to life at an ancient inn on the river. Just how is this possible? And who exactly does this young girl belong to?
Read if you’re looking for fascinating storytelling that will leave you deep in thought.
3. The Feral Detective by Jonathan Lethem
Join Phoebe Siegler and Charles Heist on their strange quest to locate a missing young woman. This book comes stocked with eccentric characters, an intriguing setting, and hilarious wit.
Read if you want a detective novel, but with a bit of a kick.
4. The Dakota Winters by Tom Barbash
Taking place during the era of Johnny Carson, the Kennedy’s, and the assassination of John Lennon, twenty-three-year-old Anton Winters is on a quest to reignite his famous father’s late-night talk show career.
Read if you’ve always felt like you were born in the wrong decade.
5. Art Matters by Neil Gaiman
Comprised of four parts: his manifesto on free expression, his famous “Make Good Art” commencement speech, a poem about the joys of creation, and his passionate case for libraries, Neil Gaiman’s Art Matters is a meditation on the importance of imagination.
Read if you’ve been neglecting your creative side.
6. Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny
Armand Gamache follows an invite to an abandoned farmhouse, where he learns he’s one of three executors to a will belonging to a deceased woman whom he had never met.
Read if you’re longing for an eerie, adventurous mystery.
7. Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin
Taking place long before the events of Game of Thrones, Fire & Blood details the history of the dragon-riding Targaryens. Touching on everything from the Doom of Valyria to the origin of Daenerys’ three dragon eggs, it’s a must-read for any GoT fan.
Read if you’re in desperate need of a Game of Thrones fix.
8. Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
Brené Brown has spent years researching what it takes to create braver, more courageous leaders. In Dare to Lead, she uses that research to build out an actual plan of action for stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing your most courageous self.
Read if you’re hoping to feel inspired.
9. My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithewaite
Korede is understandably getting sour after helping cover up her sister Ayoola’s heinous crimes. When Korede’s love interest expresses a desire to pursue Ayoola, will she stay loyal to her sister’s deadly secret?
Read if you’re itching for a frightening thriller.
Do you have any other book suggestions? Tell us what you’re reading this winter in the comments below.
Yes. I like Art Matters.
I would recommend “20 Years in the Secret Service” by Ga. Tech alumnus, Rufus W. Youngblood. Originally published by Simon & Schuster in the 70s, his daughter updated and expanded the memoir, adding over a hundred photos to it. Known for shielding VP Johnson with his body during the Kennedy assassination, Youngblood describes the tragedy in detail. The book offers a personalized history lesson through the unique perspective a Secret Service agent. Also a great Christmas present for that special someone. Shelved at many Barnes & Noble stores…www.rufusyoungblood.com