This Winter

Written by Alice Oseman

Narrated by Huw Parmenter and Holly Gibbs

A short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless.

The festive season isn't always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most.

I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now…

I’m not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I’m going to block it all out Just for today.

"Happy Christmas, " I say.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Release date: Oct 15, 2020
• ISBN: 9780008436759

Alice Oseman

Alice Oseman was born in 1994 in Kent, England. She completed a degree in English at Durham University in 2016 and is currently a full-time writer and illustrator. Alice can usually be found staring aimlessly at computer screens, questioning the meaninglessness of existence, or doing anything and everything to avoid getting an office job. Alice's first book, SOLITAIRE, was published when she was nineteen.

Reviews for This Winter

[hester · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Just a very cute Christmas story, perfect for the season. A perfect balance between more serious aspects and light-hearted humour!

TW: eating disorder, mention of homophobia

[Max Chamberlain · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved it!! Absolutely amazing work from Alice Oseman, once again.

I loved seeing the different POVS, I loved seeing how Charlie dealt with the arguing situation, I love it all.

I'm probably biased because I LOVEEE the osemanverse, but I still do really reccomend this book.

A quick read and a great one at that :)

[Lucia Garcia · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Everything in this series is just great!
Mental illness, eating disorders, the importance of family relationships and communication.

[Izzi Doucette · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is a cute short story. Also when are nick and Charlie going to get married? Now that is a novella I want.

[Paolo Queiroz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I never thought I would be sad reading a Christmas story, the way mental healt is approached here is very necessary, at the same time seeing Tori's (and Oliver's haha) point of view was very interesting, as always Nick and Charlie together is the cutest thing.

[יובל אגרא · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I think it's a very necessary novella, to understand Charlie's feelings more, to understand him more, it talks about important subjects in a mature way, a good way, and it really made me understand Charlie more and to love him more. And Oliver. OLIVER ‼️?

[cheska · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

All about family and the struggles of the siblings during this time of holiday

[beombong · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love it! It's so good to see more from Springs sibilings.

[Ivana Gamallo · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Lo tierno que es esto, es un extra a todo el osemanverse hermosooo. Y me gusta que hablen de la ansiedad y todo lo que puede acarrear la navidad, no siempre es todo feliz y nada mas.

[Ana Clara · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

muito bom!! a história é incrível e os narradores arrasaram

[blckrose books · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Que bonita historia sobre el proceso de sanar y lo importante un es pedir ayuda.

[MarHasHobbies · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

So this is a great follow up after Heartstopper series, it's good for filling in some free time or if you are in a reading slump, I enjoyed it

[Joana · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It is a really nice story about Christmas time, family and the festivities. Was great listened the voice from the three brother. I really like Charlie, Nick and Tori.

[Amy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was an amazing book. Definitely recommend listening to it or reading it.

[ross howard · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another fantastic story well written and touches my heart love this