Snowy Days & Story Nights:
Cozy Winter Reads
by Amy Paine

The first book that I would recommend is Back to the Prairie: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered by Melissa Gilbert. If you are a Little House on the Prairie fan (especially since it is the 50th anniversary), this is a very interesting read. It provides insight into Melissa Gilbert’s life and her experiences navigating life during COVID.
A nice, light read would be Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews. This book is a mystery but also has the feel of a small-town beach read. It follows a woman who rebuilds houses in a beach town.
I am a sucker for a good mystery! Almost anything by Freida McFadden is worth reading, but my favorite by her is The Teacher. This book kept me on my toes until the very end. It follows a young woman who was at the center of a school scandal and is now causing trouble once again with a couple of teachers—or is she?
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica is another book that will keep you guessing. The story revolves around a woman who disappears shortly after a mother and daughter also go missing. Are these cases connected?
Finally, Bared Souls by Ellie Wade is a beautiful love story. Ellie Wade is an independent author (but her books are available on Amazon). In this novel, Alma meets a man from the wrong side of the tracks, but they fall in love. This story will tug at your heartstrings, and it's the first in a series.

About the Author:
Amy Paine is an avid reader and crafter. She works at a local library—her dream job! When she’s not helping others find their next great read, she’s working on writing a book of her own.