5 Cornish Winter Reads

Cosy evenings by the fireplace. Chunky wool jumpers and warm drinks. As the festive season creeps in, it’s the perfect time to tuck into a good book.

That’s why we went back to Clemo Books and met up with Jaimie Poyner again, who gave us her top 5 Modern Cornish Reads back in March. While we were there, we asked her for another round of recommendations, this time bringing together the Cornish coast and the Christmas spirit, and Jaimie had just the thing.

This cosy crime mystery contained in a remote stately home finds a wrongly suspected under-butler teaming up with an octogenarian genius. It’s a classic whodunnit that takes place on the Cornish coast, all wrapped up in the furore of Halley’s Commet sailing through the sky above.

Published in quick succession, Winter is book number two in Smith’s seasonal quartet exploring politics and culture. This second instalment takes place in a Cornish house, presenting readers with a new cast of characters as it examines the dynamics of a family thrust together at Christmas.

Always Charlie Mackesy's four unlikely friends are reunited in the follow up to his 2019 bestseller. It brings readers back to the wilds with its stunning illustrations, but this time, dark clouds are slowly creeping in. As the characters cling to each other, one question becomes clear: can the boy remember what he needs to get through the storm?

So, what will you be reading this season? A cosy crime drama while wrapped up in super soft nightwear? A selection of short stories after weathering the storm in a warm winter coat? Whatever you enjoy, we hope Jaimie's best winter reads get you into the spirit of a Cornish Christmas.