3.2 Winter Reading List: Books that are Keeping Me Cozy in the Cooler Months

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Homegrown Hopes

Caitlin Ethridge

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If you’ve felt the pull to slow down. To create and cultivate a more homegrown life that’s simple, and fulfilling, and to truly enjoy the magic of ordinary days, then friend, you found your place. We’ll chat about everything from gardening and scratch cooking, to homeschooling and motherhood. With some sarcasm sprinkled in of course because, I am my Daddy‘s daughter and Lord knows I’m fluent in that. Whatever it is we’re discussing, I’m by no means an expert. I’m just sharing my experiences and making the most of the little moments in between. Join me, and cultivate your own homegrown hopes.

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3.2 Winter Reading List: Books that are Keeping Me Cozy in the Cooler Months

Homegrown Hopes

31 minutes 44 seconds

9 months ago

3.2 Winter Reading List: Books that are Keeping Me Cozy in the Cooler Months

Winter is the perfect time to slow down, grab a warm drink, and cozy up with a good book. There’s just something about the shorter days and chilly evenings that make reading feel even more special. In this episode, I’m sharing my winter reading list—a mix of stories that feel like old friends, ones that transport you to another time, and a few that just beg to be read by the fire. If you love books that draw you in and linger with you long after you turn the last page, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We’ll Cover:

📖 Why winter is my favorite time to read physical books over audiobooks
📖 My love for Free Little Libraries and swapping books within the community
📖 A breakdown of my favorite winter reads, from historical fiction to lyrical, magical storytelling
📖 Reflections on books that feel like old friends and the stories that left a lasting impact

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Winter Reading List

Books Mentioned in This Episode:

📚 Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin
📚 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
📚 Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
📚 The Caretaker by Ron Rash
📚 Once Upon A River by Diane Setterfield
📚 The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan
📚 The Sweet Blue Distance by Sara Donati
📚 The Girl on the Mountain by Carol Ervin
📚 Atonement by Ian McEwan

I also share thoughts on movie adaptations vs. books (hello, Atonement and A Winter’s Tale!) and why some books resonate deeply—especially those set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, my home.

📚Shop My Winter Reading List– Find all of my favorite winter reads on my Amazon Storefront.
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What’s on your winter reading list? I’d love to hear your recommendations!

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