One thing we love about the holiday season is curling up in front of a fire (or radiator) with a good book
In no particular order here's ten of our fave winter reads. Have a look and then tell us yours.
1) A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
A lovely heartwarming story about friendship, loneliness and a girl who pretends to be a princess. It makes you so glad to have someone to share the holidays with. (Slink Vicki)
2)Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling
Rowling really makes you want to go to Hogsmead and drink some Butterbeer at Crimbo. (Slink Aiss)
3)Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
The whole series. Nothing beats a bit of slushy romance and cold skinned sexy vampire-ness! (Slink Aiss)
4) Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Things become so much more magical at Christmas and there aren't any Christmas books more magical than this. So don't judge me too much for frantically checking the back of my wardrobe after reading these classics. (Slink Vicki)
5)The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series by Douglas Adams
It's hilarious, just weird enough, and leaves you feeling like you've been hugged by an alien. In a good way. (Slink Trev)
6)Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
All Lyra's running around in the snow makes you that much happier to be in the warm. (Slink Aiss)
7)A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Or should that be 'A Christmas Classic'? No Crimbo is complete without this. And after reading, you can watch The Muppet Christmas Carol and marvel not only at it's muppetness, but also it's cleverosity. Plus you can point out to those less educated: 'oh, yes, that is an actual line from the novel'. (Slink Vicki)
9)Ghost Stories by M. R. James
Proper creepy classic ghost stories from olden times. These are perfect for curling up in front of the fire on a stormy night and giving yourself a few wintery chills...(Slink Anna)
2) The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
My favourite book ever. You can't beat being snuggled in a blanket with some tea, biscuits, dragons, elves and a three foot hobbit called Bilbo (Slink Sam)
10) Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
It's dead good, romantic, and Gigi wrote in saying she's been loving it (Gigi, 16 and Slink Anna)
Your suggestions for wonderful winter reads - scroll to the bottom and send us more:
BECCAAAA, 16
Northern Lights :) I looooove it! and goodnight mister tom is my favourite book of all time (but it's already been said) :p X
Helena, Nearly 13
Ugly by Constance Briscoe. An Amazing book, however incredibly upsetting and sad. READ IT!!! Its is absolutly Brilliant and It only took me 3 days to read! It is long though. Made me feel so emotional . . .
Lizzie, 14
Jane Austen - Mansfield Park, Pride and Prejudice...and you thought sex gods were a thing of Louise Rennison! Such amazing books and sooooooooo romantic and my two favourite books of all time.
Vicky, 15
Before I Die by Jenny Downham. Really sad but amazing
Kiera, 14
"Deeper than Blue" by Jill Hucklesby. But havv a box of tissues ready - OMG its so sad!!! I cried buckets. but it's a really gd book - v. deep and movin & of course there's a bit of romance in there too!
Nellee, 15
Neil Gaiman's stardust..its weird and the films really good too.
Anna, 14
twilight! it had me completely hooked! but then again, it has made me crave that type of love so much'!
Sara, 14
Double Cross by Malorie Blackmanvery tragic but brilliant read- it does help if you read the 3 previous books
Emma, 14
THE 10TH PRINCESS DIARIES BOOK!! SO ADDICTIVE =D
Eri, 14
the georgia nicholson series. its funny, relatable and entertaining. nothing can beat it!
Alana , 17
I would definetly recomend, Cecelia Ahern's new book titled The Gift. It put a tear in my eye but most definetly a festive read. .x.
Kim, 16
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! The one book you can read at 9 years old AND 19 years old and still laugh your socks off!!! Then watch both movies and pick out all the weird bits that weren't in the original story :# "Square sweets that look round!", Man you kill me Roald Dahl! :) xxx
Rachel, 15
The Ruby In The Smoke by Phillp Pullman is a fantastic book.It contains just the right amount of every ingredient needed to make this book worth reading. The adaptation of it, starring Billie Piper + JJ Feild is amazing, also.
Name, Age
'Lucas' by Kevin Brocks is AMAZING! google it + you'll see... ;)
Sarah, 15
Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian. Because when Willie is in his 'happy-ever-after' and learns what love should be like, it has a proper christmassy feel. And it has the most wonderful characters ever. And is an 'ickle bit of a history lesson, but in a nicely subtle way. (can you tell it's my favourite book? mmm. i thought so. i think i'm gonna stop now ...) xxx love you slinky
Ruth, 16
Does my head look big in this? By Randa Abdel-Fattah. It's really funny and sharp, it also makes you think.
M, 15
Candy by Kevin Brooks is amazing, you will probably read it in one go as you won't want 2 put it down!! Also before you die by Jenny Downham is also very good but a bit of a tear-jerker! Anything by Cecilia Ahern is good too!
Emma, 18
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks its the most romantic book ever and is on film too.
Rachel, 13
Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo is a beautiful book about the harshes of WW1 and it moved me to tears. Morpurgo is a writing genius and is not credited enough for it.
Rosemary , 14
jane austen pride and prejudice......mr darcy......drool....it's so romantic ad lovely and any woman has some elizabeth bennet in them....even me!.....i think...i'll get back to you on that one.
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