Cozy Up with the 2025 Winter Reading Guide! ☃️📚
Your Guide to a magical winter reading season: 24 new books in 7 categories, things to do, and recipes. Plus get the shortlist with 78 books, and watch the chat, do the challenge plus more.
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Winter Reading Guide, Big 2025 News, & Cozy Bookish Delights ❄️📚✨
Hi Bookish Besties!
The 2025 Winter Reading Guide has officially arrived! This year’s guide is packed with:
24 incredible new releases across seven categories, perfect for every kind of reader.
The Minimalist Reads List, featuring a curated selection of six standout titles for those who want to keep it simple.
The Shortlist is a mega list of 78 books I read, loved, and considered for the guide—each with “book-like” recommendations for even more reading inspiration.
And that’s not all! Paid subscribers also get access to the Winter Reading Guide Chat Video, where I walk you through the guide, share extra insights about the books, and chat about what makes them perfect for the season.
This is my fifth annual winter reading guide, and it’s packed with everything you need to make your reading season magical. So, if you decide to make one or both of the recipes in the guide, curl up with one of these carefully chosen books and a cozy blanket—your winter is sorted.
Big News for 2025
Before we get into the goodies below, I have some updates to share:
The Weekly Edit is Moving to Substack: Starting today, The Weekly Edit will no longer be sent through my traditional email provider. Instead, all newsletters will be hosted here on Substack. And to signal the change, it will be called the Weekend Edition—this very email you’re receiving today.
Reading Guides Will Be Substack Exclusives: Moving forward, all reading guides and other time-intensive content will be exclusive to paid Substack subscribers.
Why the change? 2024 was an incredibly challenging year, and many things weren’t shared on social media as much or received the financial support needed to continue keeping access free. You’ll also notice that all free virtual gatherings will be put on pause or hosted behind a paywall. But on a positive note, there will still be lots of free content, including weekly book lists, roundups, and the author spotlights you know and love.
If you’ve enjoyed my reading guides in the past and want to support their continued creation, please consider upgrading to a paid subscription. But even if you stay free, I’m so glad you’re here!
What You’re Missing
Here’s a little peek at what’s waiting for our paid subscribers:
The 2025 Winter Reading Guide: A stunning downloadable PDF packed with recommendations.
The Shortlist: A massive PDF with 78 books and curated “books like” recommendations.
The Winter Reading Guide Chat Video: A 16-minute cozy walkthrough of all the guide’s books.
Don’t miss out—this is the ultimate way to make your winter reading season unforgettable!
Other Content Worth Your Time
Beyond the guide, there’s so much happening this winter:
Over on YouTube, I will dive into all things winter reading in the coming week. But in the meantime, check out my “A Very Merry Bookmas” series.
The Winter Reading Challenge is in full swing—click here to learn more and join the fun.
Love the classics? Check out my list of classics better read in winter.
We shared wintery book recommendations last night on Novel Nights, so watch the replay here.
What’s Coming Next
Here’s what’s on the horizon for our Substack community:
Sunday (free): A wrap-up of the best 2024 books 📚✨
Tuesday (paid): Winter Self-Care Rituals for Book Lovers. 🛁📖
Friday (free): 5 Cozy Reads to End the Year. ❄️🍵
