Hi friends! ?? I’m back with another blind date with a book post! This time, my picks are winter-themed, whether it’s because of the setting, the atmosphere or just… it felt wintery to me. If you’re not familiar with...
Hi friends! 
I’m back with another blind date with a book post! This time, my picks are winter-themed, whether it’s because of the setting, the atmosphere or just… it felt wintery to me.
If you’re not familiar with the blind date with a book concept, it’s simple: you pick a book, based on some key words such as tropes, settings… and then, you discover the book.
Happy reading, friends!
Blind Date With a Book: Winter edition, Take Your Pick!
Read all the little descriptions (on the images, transcripted below as well) and pick the one that you’re drawn to, the most. Click on it and you’ll be taken to the book of your choice 
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4
Book 5
Book 6
Book 1 : ya dystopia, queer handmaid’s tale, split between past and present, atmospheric and gripping
Book 2 : ya contemporary, second chance romance, childhood friends, trapped in an arcade, snow storm, family vibes, heartwarming
Book 3 : ya contemporary romance, chasing your dreams, cupcakes, family vibes, small town setting, ice skating
Book 4 : ya coming of age ft. ghosts, grief, tornado, three misfits teens, small midwest town setting, character-driven, about friendships and growing up
Book 5 : ya contemporary romance, set during hanukkah season, snowy setting, cute banter, great family vibes, fun holiday romance
Book 6 : ya adventure with a hint of fantasy, set in iceland, national treasure vibes, action-packed, lovely family vibes
The YA Books I Recommend for Winter
Book 1
The Meadows, Stephanie Oakes
Everyone hopes to attend The Meadows, one of the prestigious remote places where students come to shine even brighter. But these unique boarding schools hide terrible secrets, secrets Eleanor carries with her even years after…
This is a compelling, unique YA dystopia that’s highly relevant today, as well. It deals with conversion therapy, being who you really are, how everything and everyone is in multiple shades of gray. It’s complex and excellent and 200 % recommending it.
Find on Goodreads 
Buy on: Amazon – Bookshop – Blackwell’s
Book 2
You Can Go Your Own Way, Eric Smith
You Can Go Your Own Way is an adorable, wintery YA contemporary where two ex-best friends are stuck in an arcade, in the middle of a snow storm.
It’s heartwarming, cosy, you immediately warm up to the characters and the family vibes are wonderful.
Find on Goodreads Buy on: Amazon – Bookshop – Blackwell’s
Book 3
Bittersweet, Sarah Ockler
This is an adorable YA contemporary read about ice skating, cupcakes and growing up, basically.
After her dreams shatter on the ground, Hudson’s condemned to work for her mom at her diner, baking cupcakes. Then, she gets another shot at her dream, a cute guy walks into her life and everything’s in question. Part love story, part coming of age story, Bittersweet is a wonderful winter read.
Find on Goodreads Buy on: Amazon – Bookshop – Blackwell’s
Book 4
We Speak in Storms, Natalie Lund
If you’re looking for an atmospheric winter read, this is it. Set in Illinois, this book follows three very different teenagers struggling to belong, in a small town shaken by a tornado tragedy.
This is an emotional, sometimes heartbreaking but ultimately beautiful story about misfits teens.
Add to Goodreads Buy on: Amazon – Bookshop – Blackwell’s
Book 5
Eight Nights of Flirting, Hannah Reynolds
Shira’s determined to find a boyfriend this Hanukkah and she has the perfect candidate in mind… The issue? She has no idea how to flirt. Shia asks her nemesis/former crush Tyler to help her out…
Set in a wonderfully snowy setting, with great family vibes and banter, Eight Nights of Flirting in a perfect winter read.
Find on Goodreads Buy on: Amazon – Bookshop – Blackwell’s
Book 6
Hellfinder, Paula Stokes
If you’re looking for an adventure, you’ll love Hellfinder. Set in a snowy, dreamy Iceland, this story follows Rory and her grandmother, on a mad chase for an enchanted artifact.
Action-packed and with a supernatural twist, Hellfinder is perfect if you’re looking to get away this winter.
Find on Goodreads Buy on: Amazon – Bookshop – Blackwell’s
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