The eNotes Blog 7 Wintery Novels To Cozy UpTo

7 Wintery Novels To Cozy UpTo eNoters! We are so close to springtime! Birds, bees, apple trees, and sunscreen. It’s almost in our reach. But when the sun comes back, we lose our (completely viable) excuse to stay in after school/work with our  fuzzy slippers snowflake jammies, bingeing on Netflix or absorbed in a book all night. Let’s be clear: coming from an introvert, I never condemn these practices any time of year. But the other people of the world expect, yah know, some sort of human contact every now and then. *sigh* So, let’s take advantage of the coming months’ gift of socially acceptable pajama-donning YOU time. Here’s some great winter-themed reads to keep you cozied up inside: 1) Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail This â€Å"travelouge† from Bill Bryson is a light-hearted, humorous, and endearing tale of a first-hand adventure of the Appalachian Trail. Chock-full of interesting characters and almost a stream of conscious commentary, it will keep you laughing out loud or flipping pages. You’ll either want to get out and hike yourself, or stay in your reading nook. Either way contentment achieved. 2) Frozen: Heart of Dread #1 Not to be confused with the catchy Disney flick, Frozen is the first book in a YA fantastical fiction series is about a mystical, post-apocalyptic world covered in ice (yeesh†¦ I got chills typing that). You’ll follow along with the protagonist, Nat, as she tried to find a non-frozen haven. Therapeutic, right? 3) Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Obviously a classic, but the Chronicles of Narnia stand the test of time as a wonderful winter-themed read to take you away on an adventure. Author C.S. Lewis sets the stage for conquering the Ice Queen and restoring peace tranquility (and green things!) to Narnia. I personally keep my copy nearby all winter for a quick escape into the wardrobe of Spare Oom. 4) Game of Thrones series If you haven’t been told by a Stark â€Å"winter is coming† a time or two (or twenty), then you’re missing out. These medieval fantasy masterpieces have it all: romance, deceit, politics, triumph, endless twists, and dragons. Rawr. Pro tip: The audiobooks are a wonderful way to digest the complex characters and plots. Narrated by the legendary Roy Dotrice, they are sure to keep you on your toes (and†¦ ears?) for many, many hours. 5) Life As We Knew It This novel is told through the diary of 16-year old protagonist, Miranda, as a meteor striking the moon causes the world to dive into natural disasters and extreme temperature changes. Life As We Knew It kick starts a best-selling series as Miranda copes with this new, unexpected world. Sip empathetically on your hot chocolate as snowpocalypse, tornadoes, and tsunamis run rampant. 6) The Golden Compass   Another classic, the Golden Compass is a go-to during winter. Lyra is forced to chase after a mysterious â€Å"particle† dust in the Arctic; the dust is rumored to be able to unite the universe. You and Lyra will face shape-shifting soul creatures (Daemons), dimensional worlds, and armored polar bears (of course). 7) Blankets This high-rated graphic novel is a coming of age tale involving first love, budding (and unappreciated) creativity, and loss. The artwork of the graphic novel is as beautiful as the storyline, and might be a good change of pace from traditional novels. It is a monster of a book (clocking in at 600 pages), but that just means the relatable characters and frosty adventure will keep your fuzzy-feelings around that much longer. Lets hear from you: what books help you get through the winter months?