As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a good book to while away the winter hours. With the holiday season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to start compiling a list of books to read during the cold months ahead. Here are the top ten books on my winter 2021-2022 to-read list:

1. “The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern – This enchanting novel weaves a tale of a mysterious circus that arrives without warning and only opens at night, showcasing a host of magical acts that captivate its visitors.

2. “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by V.E. Schwab – In this captivating novel, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever but is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets until she meets a man who remembers her.

3. “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” by Holly Jackson – This gripping YA thriller follows a teenage sleuth as she investigates a murder in her small town, uncovering secrets that someone will do anything to keep hidden.

4. “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett – This novel follows the lives of twin sisters who choose to live as different races, exploring themes of identity, family, and the legacy of secrets.

5. “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – In this atmospheric horror novel, a socialite is summoned to a decaying mansion in rural Mexico to investigate strange occurrences and confront the dark secrets of the past.

6. “The Push” by Ashley Audrain – This chilling psychological thriller explores the dark side of motherhood as a woman grapples with doubts about her daughter’s behavior and her own abilities as a mother.

7. “Black Sun” by Rebecca Roanhorse – In this epic fantasy novel inspired by pre-Columbian civilizations, a priestess, a sea captain, and a disgraced prince are brought together by a celestial event that threatens to change the world.

8. “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah – Set during the Great Depression, this sweeping historical novel follows a woman’s journey from the Dust Bowl of Texas to the promise of a better life in California.

9. “These Violent Delights” by Chloe Gong – This reimagining of Romeo and Juliet set in 1920s Shanghai follows a young heir and a rival gang leader as they navigate a city on the brink of revolution.

10. “The Code Breaker” by Walter Isaacson – In this groundbreaking biography, Isaacson explores the life and work of Jennifer Doudna, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who helped develop the CRISPR gene-editing technology.

With a mix of genres and themes, these books are sure to provide plenty of reading entertainment to get you through the winter months. So grab a cozy blanket, a hot cup of tea, and dive into these captivating reads for a winter full of literary adventure.