Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery(01 of15)
Open Image ModalThere’s nothing like rediscovering a childhood classic, and Anne is just that for many Canadians. Plus, there are plenty of books in the series to keep you occupied all season long.
The Lost Girls by Jennifer Baggett, Holly C. Corbett, and Amanda Pressner(02 of15)
Open Image ModalIf you’re trapped at home because of snow and wind, this story of three women who left their jobs to spend a year travelling the world is a great way to pretend you’re somewhere (anywhere!) else.
Unruly Places by Alastair Bonnett(03 of15)
Open Image ModalDoes your current location seem incredibly remote because the snow is keeping you from getting to the convenience store? Reading about these fascinating and wild spots around the world might make you feel better about those icy sidewalks.
Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson(04 of15)
Open Image ModalNeed a laugh to fight the winter blues? Lawson has managed to write a hilarious book about mental illness.
Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton(05 of15)
Open Image ModalWatching the snow come down and dreading the shovelling to come? Might as well laugh! This graphic novel — or her follow up, Step Aside, Pops — by Canadian Kate Beaton will do the trick.
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson(06 of15)
Open Image ModalTrapped inside because of a winter storm? Add to the spooky atmosphere with this engrossing story of murder at the 1893 World’s Fair.
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert(07 of15)
Open Image ModalYes, you’ve probably already read it. You’ve definitely heard of it. But a snow day is the perfect time to indulge in a tale of travel, romance, and self-discovery.
The Girl in the Spider’s Web by David Lagercrantz(08 of15)
Open Image ModalCatch up on Lizbeth Salander with this new thriller, the latest in the Millennium series originated by the late Stieg Larsson. It’s a great way to kill a lazy winter afternoon.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares(09 of15)
Open Image ModalYou don’t have to be a teenager to enjoy this story of the power of enduring, unconditional female friendships. If you’ve really got time on your hands, you can blow through the whole series in a weekend — and even the adult follow-up, "Sisterhood Everlasting."
My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout(10 of15)
Open Image ModalMissing your mom? This story of a mother-daughter relationship will make you cry — then make you pick up the phone, perhaps to hatch a plan to escape to a Caribbean destination together for a week.
Boundless by Kathleen Winter(11 of15)
Open Image ModalIn 2010 Kathleen Winter took a journey to places where ice and snow rarely leave, across the Northwest Passage. Reading this travel memoir just might make you feel a bit better about your current weather situation.
The Illegal by Lawrence Hill(12 of15)
Open Image ModalThis newest book from Hill is a sprawling tale that will take you into the world of Keita Ali, a man on the run. Ali’s compelling story will absorb you no matter how hard the wind is blowing outside.
Blue by Danielle Steele(13 of15)
Open Image ModalFeeling nostalgic? Pick up a book by an author you probably devoured in high school. Steele’s latest is full of drama, romance, and fairly implausible situations — just as you’d hope for.
My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem(14 of15)
Open Image ModalSo maybe you’re stuck at home. You can still travel through the written word, and reading the story of an inspiring woman is a great way to do that.
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain(15 of15)
Open Image ModalReal-life love triangles are terrible, but in books they’re great! This one involves glamour, expats, East Africa, writers, and hunters — plenty to entertain you on a snowy day.