BOOKS THAT TAKE PLACE IN A SNOWY SETTING
I have zero reluctance or shame in admitting that I no longer like snow. Sure, as a kid I am sure I enjoyed making a snowman or maybe would sometimes watch the snow fall and think it quite pretty. Of course, it still is but seeing it in a movie is about as close to the stuff as I like to get. Unfortunately I live with snow in a dark and cold winter climate. Fortunately for me we don’t get a ton of snow, or we haven’t in the more recent years. Regardless of this deep-seated feeling, I can still talk about things like books set in snowy places and can have some fun while doing so!
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BOOKS THAT TAKE PLACE IN A SNOWY SETTING. #TopTenTuesday #BookList #TTT #Reader #Readers Share on XBelow are a few of the titles from my shelf that have cover art suggesting (in no uncertain terms!) that there is indeed snow inside these pages.
BOOKS SET in SNOWY PLACES
HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN, HOLLY CASSIDY
I haven’t read this one but did read Holly’s other book. Given I don’t know about this one (like where it’s set), I will say that I feel pretty confident about adding it given its cover art would imply snowfall. It’s also about a heroine named Callie who just wants to “hibernate” (which we often pair with cold) in the aftermath of ending a relationship with a sweetheart. Goodreads
WINTER’S SECRET, LYN COTE
One of the way back in the day reads of mine this was the first of a Heart Quest trilogy that falls into the contemporary (and probably some romance, too) suspense genre. Goodreads
THE LONG WALK, JILL COX
This one is lovely and it was (or is it still?) one of those really cozy looking covers on my shelf! Goodreads
IN HARM’S WAY and THIN ICE, IRENE HANNON
I’ve read one of these years ago (cannot remember if I read the other or not), but don’t ask me to remember if the setting is snowy. However, they both boast a snow and ice situation on the cover art, so I’m guessing they have a winter setting. Both are romantic suspense titles! ‘Way’ on Goodreads | ‘Ice’ on Goodreads
MEDDLING with MISTLETOE, LIZ JOHNSON
I did actually read this one and look at all of that snow?? It’s about a woman who, after agreeing to help matchmake a perfect on paper couple, end up falling for the guy. Goodreads
THE HOLDIDAY SWAP, MAGGIE KNOX
Part of this one has to have some snow, which is a story that follows two people swapping places during the season! Goodreads
THE HOLIDAY HONEYMOON SWITCH, JULIA MCKAY
I’ve had this one for a while on my shelf and it sure looks like it would be a fun read! It’s about “bury-the-body” best friends who end up swapping places when one of them has a non-refundable honeymoon (that is waiting even in the aftermath of cancelled ‘I dos’). Like I said, sounds like it would be a fun read; part of the novel is set in the sun, there also seems to be a part that has snow, too! Goodreads
SHATTERED, DANI PETTREY
I have always liked Dani’s novels and this Alaskan Courage series is no different. Goodreads
SNOW like ASHES, SARA RAASCH
A rare fantasy-esque novel I did read back in the day. Between its title and the snowfall on the cover, I’m assuming some of these novel has a winter-y theme. Goodreads
How many of these have you read? Would you read any of these? Do you like snowy locales? Comment all of your thoughts down in the comment section. Let’s talk.
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They are all new to me, thanks for sharing your list
Thank you for visiting. :)
The Holiday Countdown is set in a small New York town, and snow is indeed mentioned as they go sledding on a date. The Holiday Swap is partly set in a small northern California town, and snow is mentioned several times. I hope you enjoy reading these when you get the chance.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
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Thanks! I hope so too Pam – and I’m glad the cover is right in that snow is at least partially in the story. :)
These look good. I love snow as long as I don’t have to get to anywhere, otherwise it’s stressful! We haven’t had snow in a few years.
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/top-ten-tuesday-books-set-in-snowy-places/
I think when I wrote this as a draft I jinxed us! We’ve had more snow this year (already) than we had all of last according to meteorologists. And we still have TOO MUCH of winter to go. Hopefully it is all coming now and it will be scarce the rest of the season. ;)
Hilarious 😂 maybe if I complain enough we will get a white Christmas 😂
YES! And I’ll wish for it to go to all the places people want a white Christmas. ;)
I have not read any of these titles, but I love snowy settings. Thank you for stopping by earlier.
Thank YOU for visiting Lydia. Always glad to chat with you. :)
I’m also not really a fan of snow in real life, but it is fun to read about :)
This is me! Reading about it is fine but beyond this I’m not into it. :D
Although I have not read any on your list, I do love snowy locations and am adding The Long Walk by Jill Cox to my TBR.
Great list!
FUN! Hope if you read Jill’s that you enjoy. :)
Oooh this is a great selection of snowy books.. putting me in the mood for Christmas now :)
Here’s my TTT post – https://justreadjessie.blog/2025/12/09/top-ten-tuesday-books-set-in-snowy-places/
Christmas IS fast approaching, isn’t it!?? :)
Great covers! I recently read Meddling with Mistletoe and loved it. Have a great week!
That one was super cute! :)
Thanks for including two of mine, Rissi! Yes, both In Harm’s Way and Thin Ice have winter settings and suspenseful climaxes set in cold weather. There’s also “Trapped,” which definitely takes place in the snow and cold. Here’s the Goodreads link for that one: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/17384592-trapped
This features one of my creepiest villains!
I have liked all of the books I’ve read by you, Irene! They’ve all been great mysteries. :) Thank you for stopping by – and sharing Trapped, too! :)
Always nice to touch base. Have a wonderful Christmas!
It is indeed! And you too – hope your Christmas season is wonderful. :)
fun setting for books
Definitely! :)
What a fun book theme! I haven’t read any of these, but there are several of them I’m interested in reading. I like reading books with snowy settings but as I get older, but in real life I’m not so fond of snow anymore. Snow for Christmas through New Year’s makes it a beautiful setting for the holidays, but after that, I’m good without it.
Same here, Alison. I’m NOT a snow person as an adult. If I want snow, I’d rather travel somewhere for a week, enjoy it and then come home. ;)