As the chilly winter winds usher in the holiday season, there’s nothing quite like the warmth of a crackling fireplace and a good book to transport you to different worlds.
We’ve compiled a list of trending books that are perfect companions for cozy evenings by the fire.
From gripping thrillers to heartwarming tales, these reads are sure to make your winter nights extra magical.
- “The Bee Sting,” by Paul Murray: The story follows the fall of the Barnes family, whose car dealership is set to go under, first in the wake of the recession and then following numerous and increasingly questionable business decisions.
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“Chain-Gang All-Stars,” by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah: Prisoners in a unique dystopian society fight for survival on reality TV. The book consists of doomed love and industrialized racism
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“Eastbound,” by Maylis de Kerangal: On the Trans-Siberian railroad a young Russian conscript and a French woman meet. The book becomes a gripping tale of loneliness and escape with an abundance of human emotion.
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“Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs,” by Kerry Howley: The true story of intelligence specialist Reality Winner, a lone young woman who stuffs a state secret under her skirt and trusts the wrong people to help. After printing pages of dangerous information that she was never supposed to see, she finds herself in trouble with stronger forces than she could imagine.
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“North Woods,” by Daniel Mason: When two young lovers leave secretly from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their little cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike.
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“The Fraud,” by Zadie Smith: A novel based on historical events about truth and fiction, Jamaica and Britain, fraudulence and authenticity and the mystery of “other people.”
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“The Best Minds,” by Jonathan Rosen: An intelligent and heartbreaking account of an American tragedy. It’s a story about the bonds of family, friendship, and community; the promise of intellectual achievement; and the lure of utopian solutions.
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“Fire Weather,” by John Vaillant: A gripping account of the May 2016 fire that engulfed the city of Fort McMurray in the Canadian province of Alberta, destroying thousands of homes and forcing the evacuation of 88,000 people.
This winter, let the magic of storytelling and the warmth of a crackling fire transport you to new realms. Whether you’re into fantasy, thrillers, or heartfelt dramas, these trending books offer the perfect escape for literary adventures. Grab a blanket, cozy up by the fire, and get ready to be captivated by the power of words. Happy reading!
