A soft blanket, a new book, and hot chocolate that warms the hands and the heart – the definition of a great winter’s day, right?
But if you add a book with a snow cover to the equation, then it equals perfection.
Thematic reading lists can be a lot of fun. Furthermore, it can bring many literary surprises as you try to succeed in the challenge. Books you’ve never even looked at can hold new, undiscovered worlds that have the power to amaze you.
Since we are now looking forward to winter and snowy joys, we would like to suggest reading books with snowy covers. Not only are they stunning, but can also help you get into the perfect winter mood and enjoy the frozen stories.
One by One by Ruth Ware
Being snowed in a beautiful mountain resort with company and a cozy fireplace can be really amazing. Snowy landscapes take your breath away everywhere. A mountain idyll in all its glory, right?
But if by a company we mean a group of strangers you cannot trust in the least, then it is not such a satisfying idea after all. Nonetheless, that’s why it’s an excellent choice for a thriller that will keep you on your toes throughout the whole time and provide the most pleasurable read.
Winterkill by Ragnar Jónasson,
A murder investigation in beautiful Iceland, sounds interesting, right? Well, this book allows you to experience all the winter beauty of Iceland if you decide to join inspector Ari Thór battles in the dangerous pursuit of the ferocious killer of the nineteen-year-old.
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
Can we know a person completely? Do you believe that you know everything about your spouse?
This an interesting question, and if you are interested in discovering how Mr. and Mrs. Wright would answer, then take this book. What secrets does a ten-year marriage hide?
Snow Drift by Helene Tursten
This snow-covered book takes you straight to the detective Embla Nyström and her search for the truth about her missing friend. Winter is in full swing, yet the clues are not so strong. What truths will she discover together with the handsome detective and his disobedient dog?
Mission Accomplished by Sophia Ryan
Alicia Stone has no intentions of anything with the handsome man who came injured on her doorstep. However, destiny has other plans. The blizzard traps them in her cozy mountain cabin. Truths are hidden and the desire to reveal them is too great. They try to stay apart, but some strange attraction brings them together. What will happen when the masks fall?
The Countess of the Revolution by Lana Kortchik
The main character Sophia Orlova will take you on a journey into the past, where various dangers lurk. This snowy story offers a trip to the past, a forbidden romance, and a lot of suspense. That is more than enough to keep your attention until the very end.
You Can Hide by Rebecca Zanetti
As a final suggestion for a snowy story, we offer you to learn more about FBI Special Agent Laurel Snow. The storyline follows her as she strives to navigate her complicated family life. Especially, after her recently discovered half-sister becomes the main target of a brutal killer.
From snowy mysteries and thrillers to historic fiction, everything is included in our list of winter-themed books with snow on the cover. Some of these frosty stories are cozy, some are fun and all of them are more than worth reading.