- Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/88320) - []() - []() - []() # 18 of the Best Books To Recommend This Winter NoveList experts reveal the most captivating books for winter reading. ![](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/594a3231-fd19-4336-8d2a-2fa6ed38cd87/Winter-NextReads.png) [Rebecca Honeycutt](/novelist/bio/rebecca-honeycutt) 19 November 2024 As 2025 approaches, bringing crisp air, snow for some of us, and cozy winter nights, there's plenty to look forward to. Whether you're eagerly anticipating the new year or feeling a mix of emotions, one thing is certain: The joy of discovering fresh new books to share with readers is always a delight. Here’s a wintry mix of 18 books we’re looking forward to recommending and reading during the next few months. ### Get lit(erary) this winter There’s plenty to intrigue literary fiction readers during the coming months, including: - *The City and Its Uncertain Walls* by Haruki Murakami - *Rental House* by Weike Wang - *Time of the Child* by Niall Williams (which is set during Christmastime) ### Celebrity scoops Biography and memoir readers who relish the stories behind famous faces can look forward to books by: - Keke Palmer (*Master of Me*) - Josh Brolin (*From Under the Truck*) - Jaleel White (*Growing Up Urkel*) ### From pop culture to philosophy Alt-rock devotees can explore deep thoughts and behind-the-scenes info from: - *The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.* by Peter Ames Carlin - *How to Think Like Socrates* by Donald Robertson ### Speculative fiction Those who prefer escapism will want a taste of buzzy books such as: - Freya Marske’s *Swordcrossed* - Rivers Solomon’s *Model Home* - Jeff VanderMeer’s *Absolution* (a prequel to the Southern Reach trilogy) ### Thrills for winter’s chill Lovers of thrillers, mysteries, and suspense novels will want to explore with: - *Locked In*, Jussi Adler-Olsen's latest Department Q novel - Asia Mackay’s *A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage* - *Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right*, the third in Walter Mosley’s King Oliver series ### Big names for little readers Check out new picture books from beloved creators with: - *Your Farm*, *Your Island*, and *Your Forest*, a trilogy from Jon Klassen - *Lefty*, a collaboration between Mo Willems and Dan Santat ### Graphic novels for middle graders Grab older kids who power through graphic novels faster than you can suggest them with: - *Fresh Start* by Gale Galligan - *The Snips 1: A Bad Buzz Day* by Raul the Third All the titles on this list will be included in upcoming [NextReads](/novelist/products/libraryaware/nextreads-newsletters "LibraryAware - NextReads newsletters") newsletters. NextReads is an easy, customizable, and dependable way to provide your patrons with librarian-curated, direct-to-email reading recommendations. They're also a handy tool for library workers, always there to help you stay up-to-date or pull together a quick display. And they’re included in every [LibraryAware](/novelist/products/libraryaware "LibraryAware - Overview") subscription. [ Learn about NextReads newsletters ](/novelist/products/libraryaware/nextreads-newsletters) --- [Rebecca Honeycutt](/novelist/bio/rebecca-honeycutt "Rebecca Honeycutt") is Senior Readers' Advisory Librarian for NoveList. She is currently reading *Madness* by Sam Sax. Category: [Articles ](/blogs/novelist/category/articles) Tags: [Readers' advisory](/blogs/novelist/tag/readers'-advisory) [NextReads](/blogs/novelist/tag/nextreads) [Genres](/blogs/novelist/tag/genres) [Book recommendations](/blogs/novelist/tag/book-recommendations) - Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/88320) - []() - []() - []() ## Related Posts [ ![Someone selecting TikTok app on their phone](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/5221a151-b1a1-460f-a8d8-023757acad8f/4-booktok-trends-uncovered-blog-image-1039.png) ](/blogs/novelist/4-booktok-trends) [4 Trends We’ve Uncovered From BookTok](/blogs/novelist/4-booktok-trends) 12 November 2024 [ ![](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/ce5f850e-add7-44c9-bb71-840285e545f6/Metadata-BTS.png) ](/blogs/novelist/how-novelist-tags-books) [Behind the Scenes: How NoveList Tags Books ](/blogs/novelist/how-novelist-tags-books) 5 November 2024 [ ![](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/f3e07202-694f-42ba-8801-26f258a9791a/RA-and-AI-Blog.png) ](/blogs/novelist/how-spark-joy-readers-without-ai-chatbots) [How to Spark Joy in Readers Without AI Chatbots](/blogs/novelist/how-spark-joy-readers-without-ai-chatbots) 24 September 2024