With a little time off from work or school this winter and blustery weather outside, you might find yourself wanting to curl up with a good book.

Swipe through to get ideas for a terrific winter read.

Snow Falling on Cedars

Published in 1994, this award-winning novel by David Guterson is set in chilly Puget Sound in Washington. Ostensibly about the 1954 murder trial of a Japanese-American fisherman, the book explores themes of racism, justice and the lingering trauma of World War II. The book is a beautifully written, suspenseful tale that will stick with you for some time after you put it down.

A Christmas Carol

Perhaps an obvious choice to read during the holiday season, this Charles Dickens classic is worth picking up again even if you’ve read it before. It’s nice to be reminded of the true spirit of the season and the power of redemption.

One Day in December

If it’s a romance novel you crave, consider One Day in December by Josie Silver. One cold and snowy day, Laurie feels a connection with a man she sees through a bus window. She searches for him, and when she finds him, he is the boyfriend of her friend. Will they ever be together?

The Underground Railroad

If you haven’t yet read this Pulitzer-Prize winning novel by Colson Whitehead, take the time this winter. The book follows an enslaved woman, Cora, as she runs for freedom on the Underground Railroad, which Whitehead reimagines as an actual railway system. A gripping story, hauntingly told.

All the Light We Cannot See

This Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel by Anthony Doerr follows the stories of a blind French girl and an orphaned German orphan boy whose paths converge in occupied France during World War II. The book highlights the beauty of lives that, despite the trials and trauma of war, seek to find the humanity in each other. At 531 pages, it’s a good book to tackle when you have plenty of time.

The Midnight Library

In this feel-good novel, Nora Seed finds a special, mysterious library that opens up a world of possibilities for her as she tries to reimagine her life. As she explores alternate versions of her life, Nora comes face to face with what might have been and what may, in fact, still be possible.

One by One

Mystery lovers appreciate anything by Ruth Ware, and this one is set in a snowbound chalet in the French Alps after an avalanche. Can it get any more wintery than that? Ware, as always, spins a suspenseful and spine-chilling tale, as guests are picked off one by one. But who is the killer?