With winter fast approaching, there’s no better time to settle down with a good book and escape into a cozy world of wintry wonder. Whether you’re curled up by a crackling fire or wrapped in a warm blanket, these ten books are guaranteed to transport you to a magical winter wonderland.

1. “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey – Set in the snowy wilderness of Alaska, this hauntingly beautiful novel is a modern fairy tale about a childless couple who build a snow child that comes to life.

2. “Winter Garden” by Kristin Hannah – This emotional family drama weaves together the stories of two sisters and their mother as they uncover the secrets of their past in a Russian winter garden.

3. “The Bear and the Nightingale” by Katherine Arden – This enchanting fantasy novel is set in medieval Russia, where a young girl discovers a world of magic and folklore in the snowy wilderness.

4. “The Secret Keeper” by Kate Morton – A gripping historical mystery set in England during World War II, this novel follows a family secret that spans generations and unravels in a snowy winter.

5. “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens – A timeless classic, this heartwarming tale follows the miserly Scrooge as he is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve and learns the true meaning of the holiday season.

6. “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen – This classic fairy tale follows the adventures of a young girl named Gerda as she searches for her friend Kay, who has been bewitched by the Snow Queen.

7. “The Wolves of Willoughby Chase” by Joan Aiken – In this thrilling adventure novel set in an alternate version of Victorian England, two young girls must outwit their wicked governess and a pack of fearsome wolves in a snowy winter landscape.

8. “Snow Falling on Cedars” by David Guterson – Set on a remote island in Washington state during a snowstorm, this novel explores themes of love, loss, and prejudice in a gripping courtroom drama.

9. “The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern – This enchanting novel follows a magical competition between two young illusionists in a mysterious circus that only appears at night, creating a dreamlike winter setting.

10. “The Golden Compass” by Philip Pullman – The first book in the beloved “His Dark Materials” trilogy, this fantasy adventure follows a young girl named Lyra as she embarks on a journey through a wintry world of talking bears, witches, and mysterious creatures.

Whether you’re looking for a heartwarming romance, a thrilling mystery, or a fantastical adventure, these top ten cozy, wintry reads are sure to keep you entertained and enchanted all season long. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, curl up with one of these magical books, and let the winter magic begin.