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Best Snow Day Reads: 19 Page-Turners To Enjoy While Snowed In

Snowstorms unquestionably create a massive hassle for many — the entire region grinding to a halt can have real ramifications, especially if your boss won’t let you stay home from work despite the slippery roads. If you’re lucky enough to be snowed in with nowhere urgent to go, however, it can be a pleasant reminder of that most coveted event in a young student’s life: a snow day.

It may be tempting to binge on Netflix during such a couch-bound time, but the impending blizzard threatening the Northeast could be the perfect time to download a couple buzzed-about ebooks, or break into your to-be-read pile from recent library or bookstore trips. Here are 19 books that pair perfectly with thick socks, warm blankets, a steaming mug of cocoa, and the vision of snowflakes drifting down outside the window.