When the blustery winds of March are roaring around the house, there’s nothing quite like curling up in a comfy chair by the fire with a mug of hot tea and a good book. Want to bump that cozy mood up a notch? Consider reaching for a classic! We may have groaned when we had to read them for high school English class, but reading them as an adult, on your own time, can be an unexpected delight!
Here are a few of our faves to get you started:
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
For young and old readers alike, these tales of settler life will sweep you back in time. They might even help you appreciate all the modern conveniences (like your trusty furnace) you tend to take for granted!
The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A good mystery has always been an indulgence connected with the dark, chilly winter months, and Sherlock and Dr. Watson’s adventures are about as classic as you can get! You’re probably familiar with many of the more popular Sherlock stories, but diving into the completed works might just unearth some lesserknown gems.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Romance, mystery, and madness abound on the windswept moors of this much-loved novel. Can the flickering warmth of your fireplace keep the chill of Heathcliff’s despair from seeping into your bones? Only one way to find out!
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Perhaps you’re looking to be transported to warmer climes as you trudge through another dreary Indiana winter. Journey to the fictional Columbian town of Macondo in this masterpiece of magical realism, and you’ll smell tropical flowers and feel soft summer breezes in no time.