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[L]et’s read all the words. We’re also going to need a lot of blankets, a cozy pair of socks, a lot of hot chocolate with a weird amount of mini marshmallows, and a fireplace would also be nice.
Here’s what’s on my reading list this Winter. Humanity, a splash of murder, and a bit about food. You know… the usual.
Us: a novel by David Nicholls • Heartfelt fiction on life, marriage on parenting. The real things, as they are, in a story. Exactly what we want sometimes, right?
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng • Family, murder, history, culture. All the things within.
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett • Danger, surprise, soooo many emotions, and the Amazon jungle. It’s everything.
Consider the Fork by Bee Wilson • I love reading food writing, especially in cold weather… when I’m much more hungry. The history of how, what, and whyyyy we eat. It’s fascinating.
Food: a love story by Jim Gaffigan • What a really funny man thinks about kale, coconut water, and pretzel bread. I mean… come on.
Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky • If there’s any time to read about the history of salt, it’s Winter. Also… get yo self some french fries. Feel like a king / queen.
If I Stay by Gayle Forman • Reading some tragic young adult fiction isn’t a crime, it’s a page turner.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt • Now that I live in the South I feel bound and obligated to read this book. Also, waiting for the Serial podcast every Thursday is too hard and I need more suspense and intrigue throughout the week.
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin • The man, the myth, the legend.
cecile
I love the book Food a love story. So funny but true! Enjoyed every minute reading this book.
margie s
I’ve already read three of these so I figure we’re buds (points at you, at me, at you, at me). A couple more are on my to-do list already, I will add the rest. Thank you so much – I love to get recommendations from folks I know. Or wish I knew.
Girl Named Allyn
I’m adding this list to my other book lists, because winter=consuming as many books as possible. I even gave my mom a trilogy (The Emily books, by L.M. Montgomery. Yes, somewhat for kids. But really for all lovers of books) for her December birthday to help her through her least favorite seasons. What would we do without books?!
Die. I would die.
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
I LOVE when you post these reading lists. I haven’t read any of them, so I can’t wait to start!
Karly K
I’ve read Consider the Fork – it gets a little thick in the middle but a lot of it is SO interesting! Makes you feel smarter ;) I’ve also heard good things about Everything I Never Told You
kellymitchem
I have three of these on my wish list right now!
Carlinne @Cook with 2 Chicks
LOVE this reading list. Thanks, Joy!
Mandy
I’d recommend that you get the follow up to If I Stay, Where She Went before you start If I Stay. Both are excellent reads. Happy reading
Alessandra // the foodie teen
Seconding Yes Please! It’s absolutely hilarious. Love the list Joy!
Emmy
Ooh, getting that Jim Gaffigan book now. You should check out Amy Poehler’s Yes Please! Super funny.
Sarah | The Sugar Hit
I LOVED Born Standing Up. Steve Martin, legend indeed. Secondly, I just finished Yes Please! by Amy Poehler, and if you haven’t read it yet, you should put that shizz on your list, because it is as inspirational as it is hilarious.
joythebaker
i did read Yes, Please and liked it so much! i figured it was on every girl book list ever so i skipped it here. probably shouldn’t have though!
Shaikha
Hi Joy! Well timed post, I’ve been going through your posts looking for your book recommendations! Super bonkers awesome thanks! Oh and it’s the first time I comment after being a stalker for a bazillion years!
joythebaker
haha! i’m glad you’re here!!
Robyn @realfoodwholelife
Love this list! Love State of Wonder and Food: A Love Story. Added a few others to my winter reading list. Thanks!
Robyn @realfoodwholelife
State of Wonder is awesome, as is Food: A Love Story. Looks like a pretty good list to me!
steffaniarosa
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is so very excellent. I must put it on my re-read list.