Lizzy's Favourite Picks for Winter Reading

Now I See Winter

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Winter is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes.The house. The tree. The garden. Me.Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In winter, the tree is bare, snow falls from the sky, a sweet treat is a candy cane and the perfect hat is one that keeps you warm. Now I See Winter celebrates all the...

Wintering

In Wintering by Katherine May, the author explores how we can all adapt to life's challenging times through the metaphor of winter. She shares her personal experiences and how retreat, rest, and reflection can offer deep healing and joy even in difficult seasons.

The Great Alone

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah is a compelling story centred on Ernt Allbright, a Vietnam War veteran, his wife Cora, and their daughter Leni as they start anew in the untamed beauty of 1970s Alaska. The family grapples with Ernt's PTSD and the harsh realities of living off-grid, which tests their bonds. Amidst the backdrop of Alaska's majestic yet unforgiving landscape, Leni finds resilience and hope in the face of the wilderness and familial challenges.

Small Things Like These

John of John

Phosphorescence

Phosphorescence by Julia Baird explores how we can find and nurture the light within ourselves to sustain us through difficult times. Baird blends personal memoir with psychological insights and scientific discoveries to illustrate ways to embrace wonder and resilience in ordinary life.

Winnie-the-Pooh: The Long Winter's Sleep

Winnie-the-Pooh: The Long Winter's Sleep is a delightful tale where the beloved characters of the Hundred Acre Wood navigate the challenges of a particularly long winter. As the snow falls and the seasons change, Pooh and his friends discover the importance of friendship and teamwork to help one another through the cold months. This charming story offers warmth and gentle lessons on resilience and the joy of community.

The Correspondent

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis is a beloved children's story that takes place in the magical land of Narnia. Four siblings, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, stumble into this enchanted world through a wardrobe during World War II. They discover a realm trapped in eternal winter by the White Witch and, with the help of the great lion Aslan, embark on a journey to free Narnia and restore peace.

Where the Earth Meets the Sky

A stunning work of natural history, science, and polar travelogue, Where the Earth Meets the Sky is a chronicle of one conservation biologist's time in Antarctica, the most isolated place on the planet. Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and most inaccessible part of our planet-and now one of the places most affected by climate change. In this moving narrative, conservation biologist Louise K. Blight recounts her summer studying Adelie penguins. On isolated Ross Island, from which legendary explorers Sir Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott attempted the South Pole, Louise and pioneering penguin biologist David Ainley document how the region's penguins are being affected by the world's largest-ever iceberg. The iceberg's impact is geological in scope and life-changing for the tens of thousands of breeding penguins rushing to...

Wolf Hall

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel is a vivid historical novel that delves into the rise of Thomas Cromwell, a pivotal figure in the court of Henry VIII. It explores Cromwell's political acumen and personal complexities as he navigates the intense power struggles and religious upheaval of Tudor England. The narrative provides a compelling portrait of ambition, survival, and transformation during a tumultuous period in history.

Winnie-the-Pooh: Winter in the Wood

Wrap up warmly and settle down to enjoy these very special Winnie-the-Pooh winter stories. Talented author Jane Riordan has written this wonderful collection of winter stories that are perfect for Pooh fans of all ages to read in the cold winter months.'Winter … winter … winter is coming. Quickly, quickly, winter is nearly here,' say whispering voices around the Forest. But who is Winter, Pooh and his friends wonder, and how should they be welcomed?It seems Christopher Robin has a lot to teach his friends about this chillly, magical season, so he sets about giving Pooh the most memorable winter ever; with secret surprises for Christmas and a New Year's Eve midnight feast.Step into a wintery wonderland with Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this authorised sequel full of snowflakes,...

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

In Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett, an expert researcher named Emily Wilde embarks on a quest to document and understand the peculiar world of faeries. Her meticulous and academic journey takes her into a mysterious Scandinavian village, where she must navigate local legends and magical encounters. Throughout her research, Emily discovers more about herself and the enchanting intricacies of the faerie realm.