1. "Winter Garden" by Kristin Hannah
A Kristin Hannah book is always a good idea. In "Winter Garden," two sisters return home to their father's deathbed and are reunited with their cold, estranged mother. But this time, she shares her story of coming of age in WWII-era Russia. Explore mother-daughter relationships against the backdrop of a bleak, war-torn winter. Read here!
2. "Beartown" by Fredrik Backman
From the excruciatingly tender mind of "A Man Called Ove" author Fredrik Backman comes a story of a small town with big heart. The forest community of Beartown is rallying behind a group of teenage boys, whose hockey team is about to compete in national semi-finals — and give their neighbors and families something to hope for. Read here!
3. "The Arctic Fury" by Greer Macallister
In the 1850s, Lady Jane Franklin's husband went missing on an Arctic expedition (true story). So, she sponsored a mission to find him (also true). A year later, adventurer Virginia Reeve — who joined Lady Jane in the tundra on a women-only rescue journey — is on trial for murder (not true). This historical fiction novel dives into a tale of bravery, intrigue and hope set in one of the cruelest landscapes on Earth. Read here!
4. "The Glass Woman" by Caroline Lea
Ever wanted to travel to 1630s Iceland? Meet Rósa, who marries a trader after her family falls on tough times. But Jón forbids her from making friends, expecting a kept home — a home that comes with strange noises in the attic and rumors about her new husband's first wife. For fans of classics like "Jane Eyre" and "Rebecca." Read here!
5. "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone" by Benjamin Stevenson
I tend to enjoy leaning into the mild seasonal depression that comes with a cold, dreary winter, but if you need a pick-me-up, go along for a ride with Ernest Cunningham, whose family (of murderers) gathers for a reunion at a ski resort. It's a classic whodunit with twists and turns. Read here!
6. "About Grace" by Anthony Doerr
David Winkler of Anchorage, Alaska is obsessed with snow and often has visions of the future. One such premonition shows his future daughter drowning in a flood, setting David on a journey to the Caribbean, of all places, to reverse the dream. If you're a heartbreak kind of reader, this is the one. Read here!
7. "Migrations" by Charlotte McConaghy
Franny Stone is a runner by nature, so when she gathers her research gear to follow Arctic terns from Greenland to Antarctica, it's an uncertain yet necessary journey. As her fishing boat traces the birds' steps, her secrets and histories begin to surface. Read here!