Best Winter Reads to Hunker Down With in 2025
Winter has arrived, and the outside world is blanketed in a thick blanket of snow, making everything seem still. It's the perfect time to relax in a warm room and read a book.
"As long as there are books, one will never be alone."
The following are some books perfect for winter reading, hoping to bring you a touch of warmth on a cold winter day.
"L'Avventura"
The blue and white cover of this book reminds me of winter snow. This book is by a new generation of Spanish-speaking female writer, who uses delicate prose to depict an imaginative foreign land. The story begins with a dog's monologue and follows a teacher and her friend as they embark on a journey to Romania. The book is like a movie, complex and full of endless possibilities.
"Children of Silence: On the Contemporary Novel"
Written by British literary critic Wood, this book includes his brilliant critique of contemporary fiction, including works by writers such as Gabriel García Márquez, Italo Calvino, and Kundera. Reading this book is like taking a literary journey. Proust once said, "Books are the product of solitude, the children of silence." This may be the origin of the title. This book has a certain level of difficulty, but it's worth reading. "Treasures in a Vague World"
This is a collection of women's essays, revealing the shared plight of mothers and daughters through the daily chores of their lives. This book is filled with the simple and ordinary nature of love. The mother and daughter, fighting loneliness together, are truly treasures in this mortal world. In such an environment, such writing is even more healing.
"Everything That Rises Must Converge"
This book is a collection of short stories by another intriguing female writer. Her stories are mysterious, bizarre, and humorous. She explores human nature and the inner heart, decisively tearing through false pretenses to expose a world riddled with holes. She presents a wicked Southern Gothic style, with poignant and powerful female characters.
"Simple Things, Complex Things"
This book is a collection of conversations between Shuntaro Tanikawa and six people, covering topics such as humanity, language, writing, literature, self, and family. By understanding others, I also understand myself. The exchange of ideas and perspectives between like-minded souls has made me reflect on the meaning of dialogue and the connections between people.
"The Snows of Kilimanjaro"
This is a collection of Hemingway's short stories, each brief yet powerful. Mountain winds, snow leopards, death, the snows of Kilimanjaro—each one is perfect for bedtime reading in winter.
I hope these books can bring you a touch of warmth and comfort on these cold winter days. May you find your own little warm corner in the sea of books.
