10 Books That Feel Like Winter
“Winter is coming…” Where is that line from? If you know it, you’ve obviously read (or watched) Game of Thrones. But could the epic saga by George R. R. Martin really be classified as a winter book? While it may not be cozy in the traditional sense, winter, as threat, metaphor, and mood, is deeply woven into its world. Winter, at least where I live in western Canada, brings short grey-skied days and long, dark nights. It’s cold and rainy, with the promise of snow always lingering. Life slows down. Friends and family gather together in closer-than-usual quarters. Here’s a list of novels that are either set in winter, feature memorable winter scenes, or simply feel like winter to me. Little Women – Louisa May Alcott “Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents…” Few openings feel more winter-perfect than this one. Snow, scarcity, and sisterhood, is the opening setting of this classic. Little Women is a novel that wraps you in layers like a blanket and can be reread...
