Books for Cold Nights!
"It's strange, she thinks, how for her, claustrophobia doesn't only exist in spaces outside herself, but within her too." --Sarah Pearse, The Sanatorium
Tuck yourselves in with these super cozy reads sure to keep you warm during these long winter nights!
The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz
Alex has almost completely given up on her dreams of becoming a published author, but then she gets a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to a writing retreat hosted by the feminist horror author Roza Vallo! Along with her best friend/rival, Alex packs her bags for a month-long writing retreat at the exclusive estate. When all the budding writers arrive, Roza drops a bombshell: they must all complete a novel within the month and the best one will win a seven-figure publishing deal! Determinded to win, Alex puts pen to paper, even when strange things start happening to the writers around her.
Misery by Stephen King
Nothing like having someone take care of you when you're trapped in a snowstorm! For famous author, Paul Sheldon, having a broken leg after a car accident in the middle of nowhere should have been a horrifying ordeal. Thankfully, Paul is in the careful hands of his number one fan who is determined to see Paul put pen to paper once again about her favorite character, Misery.
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse
Who wouldn't want a isolated getaway spot in the Swiss Alps? For Erin, nothing sounds worse than staying at Le Sommet--a former abandoned sanatorium turned into a five-star minimalist hotel--with her estranged brother and his fiance. With a storm brewing outside, will Erin be able to relax or will she be forced to stay just a little longer?
Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards
Mira needs to be home for the holidays, but the incoming blizzard has landed all flights! Nothing will stop Mira, however, and an angel comes in the form of Harper who sat beside Mira on another flight. Harper and her three friends offer Mira a seat in their car as they drive through the blizzard. Mira is trapped in a car in a blizzard with four complete strangers, what could possibly go wrong for this holiday trek home?
The Terror by Dan Simmons
And to wrap up our cozy list is a book about the HMS Terror. Part of the 1845 Franklin Expedition destined to be the first ever steam-powered vessels to search the legendary Northwest Passage. As the second summer in the Artic Circle arrives without a thaw on the horizon, something is out there on the ice, just beyond the crews sight. While your stuck inside with the snow coming down around you, remember: adventure is out there!