I loved the way that this book was put together. Winter has never been my favourite season but I loved reading about the experiences of people from around the world, over centuries. It is both a beautiful celebration of winter but does not shy away from how harsh it can be.

Loved this. I’ve really enjoyed everything by this author. She’s an autobuy author for me. I love how every one of her stories is completely different from the others but you can still feel she’s the author. A very strong voice - one I really enjoy.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review.I wanted to read this solely on the lovely cover, but the stories were just okay.

Book Review: Nature Tales for Winter Nights by Nancy Campbell

Rating: 3 Stars

As an avid lover of nature and a seeker of winter's enchanting beauty, I eagerly delved into Nancy Campbell's "Nature Tales for Winter Nights." This anthology, born from the creative minds of storytellers worldwide, offers a rich tapestry of narratives that illuminate the magic and wonder of the winter season.

The compilation takes readers on a captivating journey through various settings – from rural landscapes to bustling urban scenes – each story painting a vivid picture of winter's allure. One can almost feel the crisp air, hear the crackling of frost underfoot, and witness the quiet magnificence of snow-covered landscapes.

What sets this anthology apart is its eclectic mix of both fiction and non-fiction pieces, showcasing a diverse range of voices that include renowned authors such as Charlotte Brontë, Anne Frank, and Virginia Woolf. The inclusion of lesser-known writers and indigenous perspectives adds depth and authenticity to the collection.

I found myself drawn to the raw beauty of the Inuit folk tales, each one a testament to the resilience and wisdom of cultures deeply connected to the natural world. The stories resonated with me on a profound level, reminding me of the interconnectedness between humanity and the environment.

While I reveled in the immersive experience provided by the anthology, I couldn't help but long for more visual accompaniments to complement the evocative prose. The absence of illustrations left me craving a more sensory-rich encounter with the narratives, hoping to visually immerse myself in the wintry landscapes described.

In conclusion, "Nature Tales for Winter Nights" is a treasure trove for those seeking solace and inspiration in the beauty of nature. It is a collection best savored slowly, allowing each tale to weave its own magic and transport you across time and space. With its blend of timeless classics and contemporary gems, this anthology serves as a heartwarming companion for cozy winter evenings.

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

A perfect book for a cold dark winters day. i loved this book so much that i went out and purchased it for my own library.. it is a mixture of short stories and non fiction stories. it is immersive and just plain lovely.

Wow! A great anthology of winter writings transporting the reader through urban, rural and wild environments around the world. It consists of a good mixture of poetry and prose from ancient to modern.
This is a book where the reader will want to either curl up in front of the fire for a few hours or it can also be read as a dip in, dip out of book.

Thankyou to Netgalley for my ARC in return for an honest review.

The cover art is fantastic and this would make a lovely gift for the winter holidays. Anthologies of historic stories and essays don’t resonate with me nearly as much as something more contemporary and cohesive. I’m not the right audience but the right audience will appreciate it.

This book has all the feels you need for a cosy winters evening. I raced through this book, unable to put it down. Beautiful, expressive and colourful tales. I have recommended this to a lot of my student. Highly recommended

I fell in love with the cover and then fell in love with the stories in this book. They are magical and bring back the spirit of winter and of the season when Nature in sleeping and alive at the same time.
I loved it and it's highly recommended
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This was a cozy and really well put together group of stories. Definitely meant for a winter night with a cup of tea.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

I love seasonal reading, especially collections of different kinds- short stories or poetry, but unfortunately this one left me disappointed. I found the title misleading, as I expected more about nature - animals, plants, weather - anything related. However, the book contained not stories but a series of random extracts, some a couple of sentences, others several pages long. I wanted to enjoy this collection very much but it failed to put me in a wintry mood and overall felt disjointed.

Im not sure what I was expecting when I picked up this arc generously given to me in exchange for an honest review but whatever I was expecting this book unfortunately did not deliver. It felt disjointed and filled less with “tales” than descriptions. It wasn’t all bad, as some experts were more interesting than others, but the editor misses a trick as one of the most interesting parts is her own introduction.

Short stories are perfect in the busy winter months around the holidays. Loved this. It wasn’t what I expected - the writing was more complex, but it’s perfect for a winter night.

In all honesty, quite the surprisingly poor collection of extracts, as opposed to, you know, actual stories. The pieces, author biographies, sources and copyrights are in four places and not one, so it's not done handily for anyone, very few of the works generate much, and the lower case contents page is just so Taylor Swift last year. To call it a smallest-room diversion is probably being generous, and I know the book thinks it's so, so much more. One and a half stars.

I want to thank Netgalley for an advanced ARC of this book

I found this a nice read and I enjoyed the stories, is it a book I will re read no but it was fun to read it once.

Firts things first: this book was not quite what I was expecting it to be. I thought it would actually contain folktales and about winter, but most of the texts are actually not proper "tales", but extracts from stories or non fiction books, essays, letters, poems, and so on. They were still well-chosen and pleasant to read, though, but I have to admit that I was a little disppointed when I figured out there wouldn't be any talesin this anthology.

Of course, just like with any anthologies, I liked some entries more than others, and I even kept some titles to (hopefully!) read the full texts later!

Bland. Boring. Forgettable.

This is an interesting book to review; it has a seemingly great concept/theme and a vivid, eye catching cover, and unredeemably poor writing selections.

But look a little closer and perhaps, like me, you would think it was all done by AI. It feels like someone/thing collected all the esoteric pieces of writing that contain the word "winter" or references the concepts and stuck them together haphazardly.

I was hoping for a charming, evocative, diverse and varied mix of literary elements that would work well together and play off each other, as good collections do—but this is not that book—keep searching.

A huge Thank You to NetGalley and Publishers for access to the digital ARC. All opinions are my own.

I am a big fan of Nancy Campbell, who I first discovered through their poetry.

This is a lovely collection of stories and non fiction. I love the presence of land, nature and the vastness/smallness of time in so much of the work Nancy does and it connected to.

A charming read for a cold winter’s night.

I'm not exactly sure what I was expecting but it wasn't this. Unfortunately I really couldn't get into it and it was a pretty quick DNF :(.

A lovely book, filled with short stories and interesting snippets about winter. Delightful to read in the evening with a cup of tea. A good range of stories from many sources as well. Overall a lovely anthology.