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December Fantasy and Sci-Fi December 2016 |
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Winter's Tale
by Mark Helprin
When master mechanic Peter Lake attempts to rob a mansion on the Upper West Side, he is caught by young Beverly Penn, the terminally ill daughter of the house, and their subsequent love sends Peter on a desperate personal journey.
This historical, realistic fantasy novel is filled with beautiful prose and imagery. It features a slightly alternate New York City where magic is present. Helprin has won many awards for his works, and while it is lengthy, this award winning novel is well worth the read.
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Krampus : The Yule Lord
by Brom
When he stumbles upon a magical bag that belongs to Krampus, the Lord of Yule and the dark enemy of Santa Claus, struggling songwriter Jesse gets an unexpected chance to save his daughter and his own broken dreams--and return wild magic to Boone County, West Virginia.
This novel mixes Christmas traditions, both new and old, with ancient Norse mythology. The author, also a very accomplished artist, illustrates his story adding even more imagery to this already detailed and creative take on the Yule Lord.
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Wintersmith
by Terry Pratchett
When witch-in-training Tiffany Aching accidentally interrupts the Dance of the Seasons and awakens the interest of the elemental spirit of Winter, she requires the help of the six-inch-high, sword-wielding, sheep-stealing Wee Free Men to put the seasons aright.
This comical tale of Winter is a short, entertaining, and quick read. It is the third book in a series by acclaimed author Terry Pratchett, but can be read on its own. This is also part of the Discworld Saga which is 41 books long and has plenty of supplemental material for those who want more.
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The Dark is Rising
by Susan Cooper
On his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers that he is the last of the Old Ones, destined to seek the six magical Signs that will enable the Old Ones to triumph over the evil forces of the Dark.
Set over the backdrop of the Christmas season, this novel is filled with magic, adventure, and peril. It is a short read and a great book for reluctant readers. It is the second book in a series of five, but reading the previous book first is not necessary.
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The Golden Compass
by Philip Pullman
Living among scholars in the hallowed halls of Jordan College, Lyra hears rumors of a magical dust that supposedly possesses powers that can unite whole universes, and begins a difficult and dangerous journey to find it.
This young adult classic is not set during Winter or Christmas, but a good portion of it is set in the frozen north. It is the first part of a trilogy and is filled with bravery, magic, and adventure. There is also a film adaption.
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
by C. S. Lewis
Four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the golden lion, in triumphing over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter.
Set in a land magically covered in snow, four children, aided by a magical lion, talking animals, and even Santa Claus himself, must battle the forces of the White Witch to reclaim the land of Narnia from her. This book is the second part of a seven book series, but does not require that you read the first book prior to this one.
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