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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!
Winter Cottage sounds like a good read.
It was a good old fashioned type of story. 🙂
Tip of the Iceberg was a good read!
Oo good to know!
I like the sound of all your nonfiction picks. Also Moon of the Crusted Snow sounds great.
Thank you!
“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.
Ooo good to know!! I am definitely going to read it this year.
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 🙂
Oh yay!!! I am glad to hear that!!
The Frozen Winter was really good. Secret Nights & Northern Lights looks adorable.
I agree about Secret Nights! It just looks too cute!
The Downer Party, Frozen River and the Highland series all sound up my alley!
Yes, that Frozen River book has gotten so much good press and reviews! And I agree about the other two as well!
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.
Everyone seems to really love it. I will move it up to the top of my list!
I loved Frozen River. So well-told!
While the Earth Holds Its Breath sounds intriguing.
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!
I think I also want to read While the Earth Holds Its Breath.
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It sounds like such a peaceful read for the winter.
I also told my husband that I would read Dungeon Crawler Carl, hahaha.
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!
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.
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Secret Nights sounds so cute! I am definitely reading that one!
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!
Oh wow that is awesome!!! I am starting to get excited now about reading it!!
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!
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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!
This looks like a nice mix of books. I hope you enjoy them all when you get to them.
Thank you Carla!
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!
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.
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 🙂
That is how I feel… like I have some ideas here but I am not locked in. Lol.
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
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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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