10 Uplifting Reads to Banish the Winter Blues

After the fun and optimism of the holiday season, it’s not unusual to feel emotionally drained and a bit curmudgeonly. The season’s biting cold and howling winds do little to lift the spirits. And as the snow piles up, and the piles grow progressively grayer, things can look especially bleak. But at least we have books! The right story, devoured in a quiet, cozy corner, can offer more than just escape. It can reset your mood, recharge your imagination or even shift the way you see the world around you.