December in the Library
by Anne Newins
December can be a busy month as residents shop, visit with friends, and eat shamelessly. But, if you have a chance to put your feet up, you first might want to stop by and pick up a book from the December book display. All of this month’s books incorporate holidays or snow as their subjects.
Bert Bamforth checking out the December display
Looking for a cozy, feel-good experience? You might enjoy books by Debbie Macomber, Susan Wiggs, or Dorothea Frank Benton.
Many best seller authors write seasonal or Christmas novels, such as John Grisham, David Baldacci, Frederick Backman, and Diana Gabaldon. Popular mystery writers including Anne Perry, Janet Evanovich, and even Agatha Christie have published holiday books.
Tired of all this cheer? Included are books that have “snow” in their titles or are about snow, but may not be holiday tales. Several of these might appeal to those of us who like Scandinoir—gritty detective stories that take place in Scandinavia or Iceland. These often incorporate snowy weather as part their plots, such as Snowblind, by Jo Nesbo, which incorporates both blizzards and Christmas in the plot. Books by Nele Neuhaus and Ragnar Jonasson also are available.
The Manor Library volunteers wish you happy holidays and a year full of good books to read in 2023.
Thanks for the reading tips. Another very good title is “Smilla’s Sense of Snow,” by Peter Hoag.
Thank you, Anne. I’ve been using my Kindle but my New Year’s Resolution is to check out more books from the library.