Winter Reading! #amonthoffaves
#AMonthofFaves Winter Reading – Your fave reads from last Winter, and /or seasonal reads you love, and 5 books on this year’s winter reading list.Be sure to check out Tamara, Tanya Patrice, and Kim, my fearless co-hosts, as well as the other folks taking part in #AMonthofFaves.
Honestly, I wasn’t totally sure which direction to take today’s prompt. My reading is SO free range lately, it’s hard to think about reading in terms of plans, so what better way than a mish-mash?
Fun Seasonal Books I’ve Read (or Used) and Can Recommend:
I recently picked up Johanna Christmas: A Festive Coloring Book for myself because I was feeling those Christmas coloring vibes. If you’re not familiar, her coloring books are pretty intense with lots of detail, but I love them, and they keep me busy for a while.
I recommend Prismacolor pencils for this kind of coloring book. Anything will do, but if you’re kinda hardcore like me, these pencils are amazing for shading. Here’s the 36 pack, but I admit, I have (and love) the 72 count.
Honestly, I don’t sit down to read a Christmas, or other holiday book, very often. BUT, last year, I did just that.
I really enjoyed L. Frank Baum’s The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. It tells Santa’s story from birth on up to reindeer and gift delivering. As you might expect from Baum, it’s super weird in spots, but overall, a heartwarming (yep, said it) holiday read. Also, it’s 99 cents on Kindle, so you really can’t lose.
Books That are (Probably) on My Near Horizon
These have absolutely nothing to do with the holidays, but they’re the books I can see myself reading soon because they’re somehow calling from my devices.
Castle Waiting, volumes 1 and 2, by Linda Medley are graphic novels I’ve wanted to read for ages, but my library’s copies are real gross. I’ll definitely take advantage of the digital opportunity since Heather tipped me off that they’re available on Comixology Unlimited.
Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand is one I’m already reading! Who really knows if it’ll last to winter (four more days…probably not). Sawkill Rock is creepy, and things are happening to young women from there. SO WEIRD and I’m only a few pages in. I’m definitely intrigued.
An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena is about people caught in upstate New York, in an inn in a snowstorm. Of course murder ensues. OF COURSE. Sounds creepy and seasonal, and I’m about both of those things. Also, you trusty readers have left some really great reviews and ratings of this one on Goodreads.
NOW, I can’t wait to see your winter reading plans, or even your winter reading remembrances! Be sure to link up right here.
20 Comments
bermudaonion (Kathy)
I’d be into those coloring books if I had your skills. I’ve tried coloring but have never even finished a page in an adult coloring book.
Andi
It’s one of those things I pick up and put down depending on my mood. I find it’s a good, mildly creative thing when I don’t have time or the brain power for an actual, original piece of art. 🙂
Sharlene
Ooooh yes Castle Waiting! I read it so many years ago that I’m now tempted to do a reread! Hope you enjoy it.
Andi
Yay! So glad to know you liked it and that it would be re-readable!
Bryan G. Robinson
Heartwarming? Ugh. 😉 Actually, I’ll have to seek that out now. I like heartwarming, especially this time of year.
Andi
Yep! This time of year is about the only time I can handle it. lol
Audra (Unabridged Chick)
Ooooh, I’m going to pull out my coloring books! Such a good idea! I’ve got some woo stuff I want to do over winter break — tarot and oracle cards and some 2019 visioning — but I also hope to do some big reading. I don’t even know what — but i’ve done this light, first-twenty-pages of two dozen books and I hate it. I just want to get out of — it’s not even a rut now — a bad habit?
Andi
I know allll about that start 20 books thing. It’s the most frustrating EVERRRR. Good luck picking a book to get into, coloring, and woo! <3
Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf
That Frank Baum Santa book sounds fun! I can take a chance for 99 cents. LOL
Andi
LOL, same! I’m a sucker for dollar’ish deals!
Susie | Novel Visits
I want that coloring book! That’s exactly what I need for this time of year. I have a couple coloring books, but the winter/holiday themes make that one extra fun.
Andi
Agreed! I’d been eyeballing it forever because I was itching for something seasonal, so when I saw it at Michael’s over the weekend, I had to grab it!
Heather
It seems like the only time I feel like coloring is during winter! There’s something about the cold and snow and long nights that makes it so. I’ve heard great things about Saw Girls. It’s on my list as well.
Andi
That is the truth! It’s a perfect “hunker down and introvert” activity for me.
Natashajk
I want to love adult colouring books but I don’t. Just so sad 🙁
Andi
Ahhh, that’s ok. Not everything can be a hit. I know you have a full plate!
Akilah
Coloring! I’ve been thinking about getting into some of that over the break. Maybe when I’m ready for audiobooks again…
Andi
Oh yes. There’s nothing like a good coloring sesh with an audiobook. I recommend Sawkill Girls since that’s what I’m into right now. 😀
Tamara @ Traveling With T
I have An Unwanted Guest on my Christmas wish list!!!! 🙂
Andi
Woohoo! Great minds, you know!