poppyshake Posted October 9, 2014 Author Posted October 9, 2014 Awww .. look at my writing when I was just little Anyone who likes YA would probably like Frost Hollow Hall by Emma Carroll .. it's lovely and wintry (and a ghost story) and also The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper. The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey was beautifully atmospheric I thought and ideal for reading in Winter (these aren't necessarily new ideas but they're new to the thread ) I also really liked The Vanishing Act by Mette Jakobsen but I was in the minority For a lighter read there's also Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan Just the thing for reading with a hot chocolate in one hand and a bun in the other Quote
frankie Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) Awww .. look at my writing when I was just little And look at how you've grown and blossomed! I also really liked The Vanishing Act by Mette Jakobsen but I was in the minority I remember this! I remember it was a reading circle book and I actually bought it and started it but wasn't able to get into it (not the book's fault, I just wasn't in the mood). A shame! I should really get to reading it this winter Edit: Oh, you started the thread when you were still using the default font Also, I've read Miss Smilla since my last post on the thread and I have to say I didn't like it. The last 100 pages of the book was just... It went to all sorts of places that personally in my opinion were too far out there. Such a disappointment, I really liked the premise of the novel. Edited October 9, 2014 by frankie Quote
frankie Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Somehow I was reminded of a novel that I think took place during winter. I think it was chesilbeach's review that made me add it to my wishlist. I've not read it yet, but there's skating, so it must be winter, right? The novel is Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn. No stranger to sprawling country estates, well-heeled Daisy Dalrymple is breaking new ground at Wentwater Court to cover a story for Town & Country magazine. But her interview gives way to interrogation when suave Lord Stephen Astwick meets a chilly end on the tranquil skating pond.With evidence that his death was anything but accidental, Daisy joins forces with Scotland Yard so the culprit can't slip through their fingers like the unfortunate Astwick slipped through the ice ... Can you think of a more wintery cover for a book? Quote
emelee Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 Bumping this thread. I am reading your recommendations for Christmas novels, cause I realized yesterday that I have none. That has got to change. I will most definitely get Dicken's Christmas carol. But I want at least 10 Christmas novels!!! Quote
Janet Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 Not a novel, but I adore J R R Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas. I would recommend this version which is absolutely beautiful. Quote
poppyshake Posted October 28, 2014 Author Posted October 28, 2014 Not a novel, but I adore J R R Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas. I would recommend this version which is absolutely beautiful. Absolutely enchanting book .. his children were so, so, lucky Quote
chesilbeach Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 Somehow I was reminded of a novel that I think took place during winter. I think it was chesilbeach's review that made me add it to my wishlist. I've not read it yet, but there's skating, so it must be winter, right? The novel is Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn. No stranger to sprawling country estates, well-heeled Daisy Dalrymple is breaking new ground at Wentwater Court to cover a story for Town & Country magazine. But her interview gives way to interrogation when suave Lord Stephen Astwick meets a chilly end on the tranquil skating pond. With evidence that his death was anything but accidental, Daisy joins forces with Scotland Yard so the culprit can't slip through their fingers like the unfortunate Astwick slipped through the ice ... Can you think of a more wintery cover for a book? Ooh, I love Daisy Dalrymple books!!! This one is definitely set in winter, and the skating and outdoors in the season play a big part in the story. Quote
frankie Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) I also recommend "The treasure" by Selma Lagerl�f, a lovely winter ghost story. I was at the library today and I was looking for this book, remembering how you'd recommended the book to me some years ago. Unfortunately I couldn't find a copy I'm sure they have copies at the other libraries, though, I'll just have to make a reservation for it at some point Ooh, I love Daisy Dalrymple books!!! This one is definitely set in winter, and the skating and outdoors in the season play a big part in the story. I know, it was your review that made me add the book to my wishlist Sadly I have about 45 books borrowed from the library so it's not at all sure I'll get to reading this one any time soon Edit: They have more than just the first novel in the series at the library, so whenever I get to reading the book, I will be able to borrow the others if I like the first one Edited October 29, 2014 by frankie Quote
RobertSouthard Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 NO, I don't read books, according to the themes. It depends on my mood what to read. But you can read this good winter themed books: The Bitter Kingdom by Rae Carson Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Trapped by Michael Northrop Blankets by Craig Thompson Quote
chesilbeach Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 I bought a couple of Christmas themed romcoms this month which I'll save to read nearer the time ... Christmas at Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop by Jenny Colgan Christmas Carol by Michele Gorman Quote
Anna Begins Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) I just read about this book called The 13 Days of Christmas by Jason F Wright From Amazon Marva Ferguson has a very personal Christmas tradition that happens every December 26. As an aging widow, the tradition means more to her now than it ever has. Her newest neighbor, nine-year-old Charlee, loves Christmas too. But her family has fallen on hard times and things get worse when Charlee becomes critically ill. Then, on December 12, Charlee makes a wonderful discovery. A mysterious note is delivered that promises twelve days of gifts and stories that will reveal the truth behind the beloved Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas." As the days go by, the gifts hint at a possible lost lyric. Was there once a 13th day of Christmas? And if so, could its magic change—or save—a life? Edited November 9, 2014 by Anna Begins Quote
frankie Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 I can't believe I have forgotten to mention The Tenderness of Wolves! Very wintery indeed. We did a reading circle on the book, you can find it here. I really enjoyed the novel and from what I remember most of the other participants in the RC also like it Quote
chesilbeach Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 I've just thought about Dark Matter by Michelle Paver - brilliantly atmospheric ghost story set on an Arctic expedition, with an amazing sense of place and beautiful descriptions of the landscape. Quote
Kylie Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 I remember this! I remember it was a reading circle book and I actually bought it and started it but wasn't able to get into it (not the book's fault, I just wasn't in the mood). A shame! I should really get to reading it this winter I read The Vanishing Act and didn't exactly love it, so maybe it wasn't just you not being in the mood? Definitely give it another go though...don't take my word for it! Also, I've read Miss Smilla since my last post on the thread and I have to say I didn't like it. The last 100 pages of the book was just... It went to all sorts of places that personally in my opinion were too far out there. Such a disappointment, I really liked the premise of the novel. Don't get me started on that book, woman! Not a novel, but I adore J R R Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas. I would recommend this version which is absolutely beautiful. I have the same edition! I'm hoping to re-read (at least part of) it this year. It's a gorgeous book. Here are a few lovely Christmas books I have (the first two are different editions of A Christmas Carol): And I want to get this one day: Quote
frankie Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) I read The Vanishing Act and didn't exactly love it, so maybe it wasn't just you not being in the mood? Definitely give it another go though...don't take my word for it! But I have a feeling I will like it when I get to it I've most definitely not given up on it in any way, I think I just wasn't in the right mood. But we'll see when I finally get around to reading it Don't get me started on that book, woman! But I wanna get you started, I love your rants I want to add The Rabbit Back Literature Society by Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen to the list. It's a wonderful read and there's snow Edited November 21, 2014 by frankie Quote
Mumford and Dragons Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 I was looking for a autumn/winge book to read and was taken to this thread. However I am not sure what book to get. I cant read ALL the books listed in this forum so need extra help. Looking for one that has Nothing childish, no romance,horror,fantasy,sci-fi, and nothing to fancy and detailed!. Although if its a must read within those genres..feel free to post it :3 P.S I am 21 so I dont want anything old fashioned or really detailed. Quote
frankie Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 I was the one who directed you to this thread for suggestions. Seeing as you have fairly many restrictions as to what you don't want to read, I have no idea what to recommend you... Might be easiest if you went through this thread yourself, and picked out the titles that pique your interest Quote
emelee Posted November 14, 2015 Posted November 14, 2015 It's already this time of year? Better dust my Christmas theme books off and place them by the bed. Quote
BookShelfy91 Posted November 14, 2015 Posted November 14, 2015 This sounds like fun, except that Christmas in the land of Aus is summer not winter....Still took down some ideas of books to add to my To Read List. Shelfy Quote
Sabry Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 I love to read Christmas books at Christmas!!! So I'm looking for books with this theme. Firstly, I will reread Christmas Carol by Dickens. I have only read once, I think two years ago. Quote
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