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Explore our handpicked winter reading selection. These 10 books are perfect for cozying up on chilly days at Meri Sehat.

The 10 Books To Curl Up To This Winter

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Overview

<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-GB">As the winters roll in, our need to stay bundled up and cosy takes precedence over everything. It&rsquo;s something about these chilly nights that call for the warmth of hot chocolate (or chai), the softness of a blanket and the companionship of a good book. </span></p>

<p><span dir="ltr" lang="EN-GB">If you&rsquo;re one of those people who grew up reading Sherlock, who finds comfort and relaxation in solving a good puzzle and likes to get lost in the world of the books they are <a href="https://merisehat.pk/article/5-books-to-read-on-understanding-and-healing-your-trauma">reading</a>, then you will love these murder mysteries we have listed for you:</span><br />
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Some Books

<h5><strong>1. The It Girl&nbsp;By Ruth Ware </strong></h5>

<p>Hannah Jones meets April Coutts-Cliveden on her first day at Oxford. They have found their own little safe haven in the form of a close-knit group of friends. Everything changes when April dies. Ten years later, Hannah finds out that the convicted murderer wasn&rsquo;t at fault and her friends have been keeping secrets from her. This one will keep you on your feet till the very end.<br />
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<h5><strong>2. The Maidens&nbsp;By Alex Michaelides </strong></h5>

<p>A brilliant but troubled group therapist at Cambridge University, Mariana Andros, is fixated with proving that the charismatic Ancient Greek Tragedy professor is a murderer. This quest puts her own life at risk but that does little to deter her from her path. It&rsquo;s one of those books that will convince you that you have got it all figured out and then prove you dead wrong when you least expect it.<br />
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<h5><strong>3. The Talented Mr Ripley&nbsp;By Patricia Highsmith </strong></h5>

<p>Long before the movie came, the novel introduced us to Tom Ripley&rsquo;s obsession with the wealthy and comfortable lifestyle of an industrialist&rsquo;s son, Dickie Greenleaf. What limits he is willing to cross to get a whiff of that lifestyle is something you will find out as the novel unfolds and leave you frozen in place until the very end.<br />
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<h5><strong>4. Big Little Lies&nbsp;By Liane Moriarty </strong></h5>

<p>This book has everything a modern-day murder mystery needs &mdash; a small town, strong but flawed matriarchal figures, ex-husbands, second wives and someone who turns up dead. The novel has been successfully adapted into a TV series. Nevertheless, the book remains a captivating read.<br />
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<h5><strong>5. Alias Grace By Margaret Atwood </strong></h5>

<p>Grace Marks has no memory of the murders she is accused and convicted of. A mental health expert tries to work with her to make her remember and what he finds out will shock you to your core. It&rsquo;s an elegant, unpredictable and brilliant murder mystery by one of the most seasoned writers in the world.<br />
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<h5><strong>6. In Cold Blood By Truman Capote</strong></h5>

<p>An empathetic and truly insightful reconstruction of the real-life brutal murders of the Clutter family from Kansas, this is a must-read for fans of murder mysteries. The non-fiction nature of the novel along with the deconstruction of American violence makes it a truly gripping and fascinating read.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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<h5><strong>7. In The Woods&nbsp;By Tana French</strong></h5>

<p>Tana French is a well-known name in the murder-mystery world. In the Woods may be her most popular novel till date. A little boy, Rob Ryan, is discovered by the police during a search investigation. He is clinging to a tree trunk in the woods, terrified. While he is standing in shoes filled with blood, he has no memory of what happened to him. In the same night, two other children are reported missing. Rob grows up to become a detective himself and after all those years, he is faced with another similar incident: a young girl is found murdered in the same woods. While he works on the case, he also uncovers clues as to what might have happened to him and the other boys all those years ago.<br />
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<h5><strong>8. And Then There Was None&nbsp;By Agatha Christie </strong></h5>

<p>There is no way we can finish this list without mentioning the queen of murder mysteries and at least one of her books. In classic Christie fashion, we follow 10 strangers on a private island as guests of an eccentric millionaire. They all have two things in common: they all have secrets they are unwilling to divulge and they all will die before the end of the week. It&rsquo;s full of blood-curdling moments of horror and will keep you guessing until the very end.</p>

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<h5><strong>9. The Woman In The Window&nbsp;By A.J. Finn</strong></h5>

<p>Anna Fox has agoraphobia but she still likes to keep an eye on her neighbours. Now she is convinced she saw a murder across the street. In her attempt to unravel and prove what she witnessed, she unearths some shocking secrets about her own life. This one is definitely a page-turner.<br />
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<h5><strong>10. The Alienist By Caleb Carr </strong></h5>

<p>First published in 1994 and a part a series, The Alienist deals with male child prostitutes are being ruthlessly mutilated and murdered in New York City in this fast-paced and riveting murder mystery. This will be especially interesting for those who are fond of historical fiction as the book is set in New York City in 1896.<br />
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