Winter Book & Film Recs

The winter months are often cold and dreary, and oftentimes people give in to the temptation to lie in bed all day. However, the Pixel Journal is happy to provide some winter themed book and movie recommendations to enjoy. 

Please be mindful and check content warnings before reading/watching!

Let It Snow

Authors: John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle

Genre: Romance

Rating: YA

Synopsis: A holiday anthology series that covers the adventures and romances of three teenagers during a snowstorm.

A CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS

Author: Kerstin Gier

Genre: Mystery

Rating: YA

Synopsis: A girl, Sophie, finds herself involved in a mystery during her work at a hotel.

The Frozen River

Author: Ariel Lawhon

Genre: Mystery

Rating: Adult 

Synopsis: A midwife deals with a suspicious death, the issues that come to light because of it, and daily life in her small town. Set in the 1700s, the main character of this book is based on Martha Ballard, a midwife.

Dead Voices

Author: Katherine Arden

Genre: Horror

Rating: Middle Grade

Synopsis: In the second book of the Small Spaces series, three friends deal with being stranded at a ski resort and a nefarious character. 

Blame it ON the Mistletoe

Author: Beth Garrod

Genre: Horror

Rating: Middle Grade

Synopsis: In the second book of the Small Spaces series, three friends deal with being stranded at a ski resort and a nefarious character. 

Not if I Save You First

Author: Ally Carter

Genre: Thriller/Romance

Rating: Middle Grade/YA

Synopsis: The daughter of a former secret service agent and the son of the president must go on the run to avoid a dangerous threat. 

The Children’s Blizzard

Author: David Laskin

Genre: Nonfiction 

Rating: Adult

Synopsis: This book details the true story of the 1888 Children's Blizzard, a deadly snowstorm that took place throughout the midwest, especially Nebraska.

The Muppet Christmas carol

Author: Brian Henson

Genre: Musical 

Rating: G

Synopsis: The Muppets take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. 

Miracle on 34th Street

Director: George Seaton

Genre: Romance/Holiday

Rating: N/A

Synopsis: An old man takes the role of Santa, and hijinks and romance ensue.

Klaus

Director: Sergio Pablos

Genre: Holiday/Adventure

Rating: PG

Synopsis: A postman meets a toymaker in this holiday movie.