By Jess Farrell
Looking to beat winter boredom? Need some peace amidst holiday chaos? These winter reads offer comfort, reflection and escape. Hot chocolate and fuzzy blanket optional.
First Frost – Sarah Addison Allen: A cozy magical-realism story following the Waverley family as they navigate change, family bonds and the quiet magic of the season (St. Martin’s Press, 2015) .
Think Again – Adam Grant: A motivating reminder to rethink our assumptions, stay curious, and enter the new year with openness and growth (Viking, 2021).
We Do Not Part – Han Kang: A haunting snowbound journey in which a writer confronts memory, trauma, and the weight of history (Hogarth, 2025).
Crying in H Mart – Michelle Zauner: A heartfelt memoir from Eugene local and musician exploring grief, identity and the healing power of Korean food (Knopf, 2021).
Check out local bookstores like Smith Family Bookstore, Tsumani Books or Hodgepodge Books and Taps.
