Cozy Snowy Books and Books I Want for Hanukkah

 As usual, it's that time again to adjust the Top Ten Tuesday topic because tonight is the third night of Hanukkah. Hanukkah always starts on the 25th of Kislev but that sometimes needs some adjusting on the Gregorian calendar. Happy third night to my fellow celebrants, and happy almost-winter and/or winter holidays to everyone else! Since I also missed last week's topic, I've decided to share some cozy snowy reads--the topic was books set in snowy places but Jana added cozy and I like that as well-- to get into the wintery mood as well as some books I'd like for Hanukkah.

Books Set in (Cozy) Snowy Places

1. Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliott--This one is set during Hanukkah in Maine and NYC, so lots of cozy snow and wintry scenes in this evocative Hanukkah romance--and yes, it does involve a lot of food...
2. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis--Narnia is, of course, not an entirely nice place when the Pevensie children enter it, yet Mr. Tumnus, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, and the land of Ward Robe manage to add some very cozy touches to the White Witch's frozen wood.
3. Winterfrost Market by Jenny Sandiford--Similarly, there is some danger afoot in the lands of Winterfrost, and yet, the teas and the pastries, the very cute dog, and the cozy romance between a teashop owner and an avid birder make for what ultimately feels like a very cozy as well as snowy book.
4. Frosthaven Bakery by Jenny Sandiford--In a return to the wintry world of Winterfrost and a deeper dive specifically into the city of Frosthaven, we again have lots of danger and high stakes mitigated by some exceptionally cozy baking scenes, romance, and a charming wintry setting.
5. A Fellowship of Games & Fables by J. Penner--I love this entire cozy fantasy series but this one in particular is set during the "Winter Games" in Adenashire, so it is particularly cozy in a snowy setting--and, yes, lots of baked treats and tea contribute to the cozy!

Books I'd Like for Hanukkah

So as not to forget anything important, I might have been keeping this list all year--and honestly, no regrets! Would and probably will do again!

1. Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life by Maggie Smith--I already read this but I really enjoy Maggie Smith's writing and writing tips so it might be nice to own to do the exercises over time. 
2. National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America--Honestly, this could probably be any field guide to birds of North America but I feel like it could be a good tool to have and not have to rely on apps for this all the time.
3. Smithsonian Trees of North America by W. John Kress--Same as above but for trees.
4. As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us by Sarah Hurwitz--I was extremely moved by her talks on the book and I expect to have a lot of thoughts I would want to annotate this book with, so it's one I want to own.
5. The Rose Field by Philip Pullman--The last book is finally out! I loved His Dark Materials and have been savoring the Book of Dust trilogy as it comes out. This is the last, and I know I want to own it. I already have the other two in this trilogy as well as the original trilogy.