Novels set after Christmas/New Year's
November 8, 2020 7:24 PM Subscribe
I just read An Unnecessary Woman, which starts right after New Year's. It made me realize how much I love books set either after New Year's or in the "dead week" between Christmas and New Year's. The feeling of anticipation and quietness after holiday bustle. Can you recommend other novels with that setting and atmosphere?
Best answer: Susan Cooper's YA fantasy novel set in mid-20th century England The Dark is Rising begins on Midwinter's Day and ends just after New Years. There is a lot of British mythology tied up in that time of year.
posted by hydropsyche at 3:48 AM on November 9, 2020 [5 favorites]
posted by hydropsyche at 3:48 AM on November 9, 2020 [5 favorites]
Response by poster: Thanks for these recommendations - I am excited to read these!
Still selfishly hoping for more in case anyone happens to think of one :)
posted by estlin at 6:46 PM on November 9, 2020
Still selfishly hoping for more in case anyone happens to think of one :)
posted by estlin at 6:46 PM on November 9, 2020
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posted by Tandem Affinity at 7:40 PM on November 8, 2020 [1 favorite]