It’s not winter yet, but I have my winter reading list compiled.
Technically, there are four seasons in South Africa, but for me it’s either super hot or super cold with a couple of weeks of mild weather thrown into the mix. It’s now heading towards the “super cold” months (May – August), which is why I decided to compile my winter reading list.
Winter Reading List
Series
The Secret Circle by L.J. Smith
I have read every book in The Vampire Diaries series (which was written by L.J. Smith) and enjoyed them immensely. So, yes, I have wanted to read The Secret Circle for years, but never found the time. This year I decided I will read the original series* (which is written by L.J. Smith and not some ghostwriter who tried to please a publisher). Luckily, these three books are relatively short, so I can see myself finishing the trilogy off in about 5 days or less.
* Please note that NO, I will not endorse any publisher or film company that screw over a writer because he/she didn’t want to play along with what “sells”. I also don’t stand for that stuff in my professional capacity.
The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson is one of my go-to authors. When I see a book by him, I buy it, no questions asked, but it takes me a while to actually get to reading his books because they are so big and I get grumpy when I get interrupted whilst I’m reading his work. Nevertheless, I think it’s time to get back to the Cosmere universe and dive into the Stormlight Archive.
Boudica Series by Manda Scott
Some more thick books to disappear into is the Boudica series by Manda Scott, featuring the magnificent Celtic queen, Boudica. Now, these books have been on my Kindle for ages, and I’ve been trying to find some time to sit and read them (I do love me some historical fiction, after all), but things never worked out. So, I’ve decided I will make time this winter for these mammoth books, even if it kills me. Although, I do hope it doesn’t come to that.
Last of the Series
There are quite a few series I intend to finish reading this winter. All of them were great, so I don’t know why I took so long to read the last books (I suspect I subconsciously didn’t want the series to finish). It’s high time to get these read once and for all, though…
Other Books I Intend to Read
So, if I get through all the above-mentioned books this winter (which I truly hope I will), I’m totally going to try and read some other books that have been on my TBR list for so long, it’s actually become somewhat embarrassing.
I think 25 books is a relatively attainable number. Granted some of these books are mammoths, so we’ll have to see how far I get—I calculated the page count, by the way, and it’s a whopping 10,763 pages to be read! I’m hoping I can, at least, make a dent in this list, because I need to get back to my usual reading schedule after the not-so-fun move. Let’s see if I can do it. 🙂
If you need other book recommendations, be sure to check out my 101 Must-Read Classic Books list.
Be sure to check out my Goodreads for reviews of all the books I’ve read!
