Winter: The Story of a Season
Hardback Published on: 13/01/2026
Price: £15.99
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Charming and Nostalgic walk through a Scottish Winter
Winter is definitely my favourite season and Val McDermid nails why. Join her for bracing walks, and a season of intense creativity as she shares everythin... READ MORE
A wintery delight!
Val McDermid's seasonal memoir on the importance of winter, the creative journey behind her books, and nostalgia for seasons gone by, was truly a pleasure ... READ MORE
Publisher information
- Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- ISBN: 9780802167811
- Number of pages: 160
- Languages: English
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Seasonal delights and simple pleasures…
One of my top five books of this year. Full of the things that make the art of wintering a worthwhile study: There are food treats, stunning scenery, tales... READ MORE
Brilliant winter reminiscences
This is a very easy and most rewarding read. In a series of short essays, beloved Scottish crime writer Val McDermid takes a trip down memory lane to reliv... READ MORE
Captivating
What a beautiful book
I've been reading Val Mcdermid's crime novels most of my adult life, particularly loving the Scottish noir themes. This book is a co... READ MORE
Nostalgia, Remembrance and a Cosy Cuddle
For me, this was such a lovely, gentle book. I read it over a day and it really evoked some lovely memories for me, knowing the places mentioned in the boo... READ MORE
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Nostalgic musings and more on a harsh season
4.5 stars
What a nice change of pace book of thought pieces about winter, often rooted in the author's fond memories of her childhood in Fife. The winter... READ MORE
Wonderful!
I don’t say this lightly, but Val McDermid’s Winter, may be one of my favourite books. Not just because it’s beautifully written, cosy with lovely humour, ... READ MORE
Winter
A wonderful book to bring back memories of places and times gone by. Great to read on cold winter days and recall places you had forgotten brought back to... READ MORE
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a wonderful perspective of the season
A wonderful look at the season. Full of memories and observations that will make you smile.Written in a lovely chatty style that made me feel as if I was h... READ MORE
Scotch Broth For The Soul
A heart warming and nostalgic read that is sure to lift your spirits this winter. I don't normally part with books but as soon as I read this I had to pass... READ MORE
Simple yet poignant read
Winter: The Story of Season by Val McDermid is a simple, yet beautiful read as the author recounts her thoughts on winter, andvwithin these thoughts, also ... READ MORE