For this winter 2017-2018, three JustFocus literary editors offer you a selection of novels, tales and other books that will make you want to stay warm at home reading while sipping a hot drink.
In this selection, a mix of genres and themes: some books talk about Christmas, others take place in winter, or simply take place in a snowy environment. Basically, all these books will immerse us in the atmosphere of winter.
Azelice offers you…
Martine, La Nuit de Noël by Gilbert Delhaye and Marcel Marlier
A moment of sharing and magic, Christmas is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the tenderness of Martine. In Martine, La Nuit de Noël, written by Gilbert Delahaye and Marcel Marlier and published by Casterman in 1993, Martine and her friends once again experiment with generosity and altruism. Contemplating soft drawings, the reader can follow the small troupe in their adventure to the foot of a large luminous fir tree. A beautiful story faithful to the spirit of Martine and adapted to all ages, which already plunges us into the cold but bright atmosphere of Christmas night.
Ghosts of Christmas Eve by Stephen Roos
In 1843, Charles Dickens published A Christmas Tale, and What a Tale! If there is a Christmas story that has marked the spirits, it is this one. Many adaptations have emerged since its publication. Even Walt Disney adapted it in Mickey's Christmas. Sensitive, profound and intelligent, this tale has terrified and delighted all children for several generations. Focus on an adaptation focusing on the frightening aspect of the tale: The Ghosts of Christmas Night, written by Stephen Roos and published by Rue de la peur in 2000. The children's book calls for more identification from its young readers by making the main character a young boy who likes to joke without worrying about people's feelings. Whatever the adaptation chosen, A Christmas Tale is a must at this time of year to share with everyone around you!
Julie offers you…
J.D. Align
Often referred to by critics as a "novel of adolescence", The Catcher in the Heart of the Mysterious Saligner features a 17-year-old kid named Holden Caufield who, lost in a hostile and corrupt world, goes in search of reasons to live. Expelled from his college a few days before Christmas and unable to confront his parents, he decides to flee his home. Written shortly after World War II, The Catcher in the Heart is also a painting from the early 1950s: the decade of conformism par excellence (in American society). The family is at the center of all values. So it's the story of a runaway, that of a kid from the New York bourgeoisie who decides to take a squalid hotel room, hang out in bars and discover life. A great classic of American literature!
Kler offers you…
Anderson's Frozen :
Cult tale made ultra popular thanks to its adaptation animated by the Disney industry, Frozen does not age, and we like to rediscover it every winter by the fire. Published in 1844, it is one of Anderson's longest written tales.Kay, an innocent little boy, finds himself a prisoner of the Snow Queen when he receives in the eye one of the shards of the distorting mirror broken by the devil. Gerda, his friend, will go in search of him, and his adventure will not be easy. On his way: brigands, princesses and magicians.
This tale will chill you and put you in an atmosphere of the countries of the Far North.
La Passe-Miroir- Les Fiancés de l'Hiver by Christelle Dabos:
You probably did not miss the Fiancés de l'Hiver, the first volume of the saga of La Passe-Miroir, published in 2013 by Gallimard. With such a beautiful cover, this eye-catching novel has already conquered thousands of readers. This fantastic saga follows the life of Ophelia, who discovers in this first volume that she has multiple powers, strange and singular. Of course, the title of this first volume makes us want to add it in this selection for the winter. So, if you still haven't done so, we invite you to meet Ophélie and the Winter Betrothed on the floating islands, in a cold and wintry atmosphere. Magic and illusions will be waiting for you!
Tolkien's Santa Claus Letters :
He is one 
of the most recognized and beloved writers of the twentieth century, I named Mr. Tolkien, famous author of The Lord of the Rings. He is obviously well known for his mythical trilogy, and is considered the founder of the fantasy genre. However, in this selection of Christmas and Winter, we will find Tolkien in a completely different register since we will talk about his collection entitled The Letters of Santa Claus. At Christmas time, every year, Tolkien amused himself by writing letters to his children, making them believe that they came from Santa Claus himself. In this book, we can find thirty letters written between 1920 and 1943, accompanied by drawings by the author. In addition to giving good humor and a warm atmosphere, these letters make us follow the historical events of the different periods to which they were written, especially those of the 40s with the Second World War gradually settling in Europe.It is always a pleasure to find this book on your nightstand every year at Christmas time; it awakens in us the magic of Christmas, which will make you more joyeux.se than ever.
Hoping that this selection has given you ideas, we wish you good readings at the corner of the Christmas tree.
