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Today’s Prompt is all about that Winter TBR. I have not quite finalized mine yet, but these are the titles that are in contention. I am feeling like I need a bit of middle grade, a little historical fictions, some nonfiction, some peaceful reads this winter. And maybe one horror. Also, one of these is a book I told my husband I would read. I bet you can guess which one!
On the list for potential nonfiction reads, I have The Indifferent Stars Above, about the Donner party. In contrast, I have While The Earth Holds Its Breath on my list as well, which is a much more peaceful look at winter. I also stumbled upon the Tip of the Iceberg, which sounds fantastic too!
I also think I want to reread Winter Cottage by Carol Ryrie Brink. I simply loved this heartwarming book. I am also hoping to read Ghosts of Greenglass House, as I really loved Greenglass House when I read it. And then for of course for some more lightheartedness, Secret Nights and Northern Lights. I am obsessed with the aurora borealis and traveling to Iceland (a top five on my bucket list!) so I am looking forward to this one.
I keep running across this series, the Highland Bookshop Mystery series, and I feel like I need to try it. Plus this cover is beautiful.
And you may have guessed it. Dungeon Crawler Carl is the book I am reading for my husband. Who knows, I may love it!
And I have heard the best things about The Frozen River. I don’t read too much historical fiction anymore, but this one sounds like I need to at least try it!
Moon of the Crusted Snow is one I have had on my TBR for YEARS. Maybe this will be the year I actually read the whole thing.
I want to say, I know next week is wish list week, and I know a lot people feel weird about posting their lists. I am not here to change anyone’s mind, but I am really excited about buying a gift for a blogger or two that posts. I am just going to throw everyone in a hat and have Wyatt pick two. I feel like this is such a great community, the TTT crew, and I want to just spread some Christmas cheer.
And, I can’t wait to see what you all are planning! Who knows, my list might change after I see what is on your plate!
Still Life, With Cracker Crumbs.. 
Winter Cottage sounds like a good read.
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It was a good old fashioned type of story. 🙂
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Tip of the Iceberg was a good read!
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Oo good to know!
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I like the sound of all your nonfiction picks. Also Moon of the Crusted Snow sounds great.
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Thank you!
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“Moon of the Crusted Snow is one I have had on my TBR for YEARS.”
Me too! I did finally read it a while back and am happy I did – hope you enjoy it too.
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Ooo good to know!! I am definitely going to read it this year.
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Dungeon Crawler Carl was probably my biggest surprise of 2025! I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did. I can’t wait to re-read the series next year in prep for the 8th book. I hope you love it 🙂
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Oh yay!!! I am glad to hear that!!
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The Frozen Winter was really good. Secret Nights & Northern Lights looks adorable.
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I agree about Secret Nights! It just looks too cute!
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The Downer Party, Frozen River and the Highland series all sound up my alley!
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Yes, that Frozen River book has gotten so much good press and reviews! And I agree about the other two as well!
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I vote for Frozen River. It is so good and it is based on the life of Martha Ballard a midwife who lived during colonial times.
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Everyone seems to really love it. I will move it up to the top of my list!
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I loved Frozen River. So well-told!
While the Earth Holds Its Breath sounds intriguing.
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It sounds like I really need to read that one!! I will have to make it one of my first reads of the year.
And I agree! I am only bummed I can’t find that one in our library system!
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I think I also want to read While the Earth Holds Its Breath.
Here is our <a href=”https://www.longandshortreviews.com/miscellaneous-musings/top-ten-tuesday-books-on-my-winter-2025-2026-to-read-list/“>Top Ten Tuesday.</a>
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It sounds like such a peaceful read for the winter.
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I also told my husband that I would read Dungeon Crawler Carl, hahaha.
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Lolol!! I have heard really good things about it, even from people who don’t usually read that genre so, I guess cheers to reading it in the new year!
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Secret Nights and Northern Lights was a fun read! And I’m with you, Iceland is one of the top places in the world I want to visit.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/winter-2026-tbr-ten-books-i-hope-to-read/
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Secret Nights sounds so cute! I am definitely reading that one!
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Dungeon Crawler Carl is probably one of the best series I have ever read. My biggest surprise! I adore it!! Dini and I are so obsessed that we are running a giant book club to re-read them all up to book 8. I do hope you enjoy it, it’s a lot of fun. The audio is amazing! I want to read the Greenglass house series!
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Oh wow that is awesome!!! I am starting to get excited now about reading it!!
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Hmmm…I’m not sure about reading the book about the Donner party. I love to watch Bailey Sarian on YouTube. I just watched a marathon about cannibals so I don’t think I’m ready to read about them now! I haven’t read any of these books, but the covers surely are pretty!
https://marshainthemiddle.com/
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Lololol. Yeah, you might have hit the limit on cannibalism! I was thinking that too, we are about to start Yellowjackets again. It might be too much..we will see!
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This looks like a nice mix of books. I hope you enjoy them all when you get to them.
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Thank you Carla!
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Yes! Dungeon Crawler Carl is an addictive one! It’s brutal but hilarious! Love Princess Donut and their relationship! The audios are the way to go if you didn’t already know that. I love it when I find out a husband likes to read, too. My hubby and I have a few series that we enjoy together!
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Thank you! I didn’t know that the audio was the way to go! I will definitely listen instead. My husband and I do too, and it is my turn to read his suggestion. I think I will like it.
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I have not begun to formally think about winter reading yet … However! I do have Secret Nights checked out from the library, and think I may dive into that post-Christmas 🙂
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That is how I feel… like I have some ideas here but I am not locked in. Lol.
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THE INDIFFERENT STARS ABOVE is super interesting. The subject matter is pretty grim, but it’s a fascinating book. I hope you enjoy all these.
Happy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
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I can’t wait to hear more about When the Earth Holds Its Breath. And Winter Cottage by Carol Ryrie Brink sounds wonderful, too.
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