Seven incredible books we can’t wait to curl up with this winter

There's nothing quite as enjoyable in winter.

Now that the nights are getting darker quicker and it's gotten much, much colder, it's hard to resist the temptation of curling up on the couch with a good book - especially when it goes perfectly with a cup of hot chocolate. From mysteries to fantasy and everything in between, there's been a number of incredible books hitting the shelves this season - and there's even more to come. So here's our pick of seven of the best books to cosy up with this winter. Happy reading!

The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

The debut novel from two sisters writing under a pen name, it follows the story of a woman named Amber who is "tired of being a nobody" - and whose seemingly ordinary appearance hides a twisted psyche. One day, she meets the wealthy Daphne, who has the life and the husband that Amber always wanted Using her powers of manipulation, Amber befriends Daphne and insinuates herself into her life - eventually planning to replace her. Available for pre-order via Amazon; out December 28. 

Still Me by JoJo Moyes

Louisa Clark is back and better than ever - and we couldn't be more excited. Still Me, the followup to Moyes' Me Before You and After You, sees Lou make the move to the Big Apple for a job with a wealthy couple. But the switch to New York doesn't come without its share of troubles, especially when it comes to handling high society and her relationship with Ambulance Sam. Not to mention the fact that she will come face to face with someone who reminds her of her past. Available for pre-order via Amazon; out January 25.

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 

The whodunnit murder mystery takes on another twist with The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. Following the death of the title character during a ball at her home, one of the guests, Aiden, must solve the crime. But every time he goes to sleep without managing to identify the killer, he wakes up and relives the day of Evelyn's murder again and again. To make it even harder to identify the assailant, every time he wakes, he does so in the body of a different guest. Available for pre-order via Amazon, out February 8. 

The Spring Girls by Anna Todd

The modern day retelling of Little Women follows the life of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy on a New Orleans military base where they live. With their father on tour in Iraq, and their mother hiding a secret, the sisters' fears are very much the same as they try and build lives they can be proud of. And while you may think you're familiar with the story of the beloved classic, The Spring Girls manages to bring new life into it - making it impossible to put down. Available for pre-order via Amazon; out January 11. 

Surprise Me by Sophie Kinsella

After a decade together, Sylvie and Dan are comfortable: they've got a lovely home, fulfilling jobs, a happy family and communicate with such ease that they can finish each other's sentences. But when it's casually mentioned that they could be together for 68 more years, the panic begins to set in. So they decide to create Project Surprise Me, making cute little surprises for each other to keep things fun and fresh - with some occasionally disastrous results. As time goes on, the surprises become more shocking discoveries - and when the past gets unearthed, the pair start to wonder if they ever knew each other at all. Available for pre-order via Amazon; out February 8. 

The Lullaby by Leila Slimani

When mum-of-two Myriam, a French-Moroccan lawyer, decides to go back to work after having kids, her and her husband Paul want to make sure they have the perfect caretaker for their little ones. That's when they find Louise, a quiet, polite and devoted woman whom their children adore - and she makes the couple's life so much easier. But when the parents' life and Louise's become more entangled, jealousy, resentment and suspicions increase - leading to some tragic consequences. Available for pre-order via Amazon; out January 11. 

The Wolves of Winter by Tyrell Johnson

Going through some Hunger Games withdrawals? This post-apocalyptic novel will definitely fill the void. The dystopian novel follows 23-year-old Lynn McBride as she tries to navigate a new world after society collapses in the face of nuclear war. Memories of her old life begin to haunt her, pushing her to forge ahead into the snow-covered Yukon in Canada - just so she can learn how to hunt and trap to survive. But everything Lynn knows is shattered when shadows from the world before begin to infiltrate her tiny community. Available for pre-order via Amazon; out January 2. 

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