What's in your to-be-read pile?

The weather's turned cold here on our hilltop in Vermont, and the days are shorter -- perfect for firing up the woodstove and cozying up with a good book. I'm relocating my to-be-read pile to a basket by the hearth. Yes, I also love reading in an Adirondack chair in the shade...but there's something about these first chilly, dark nights that draw me into a book.

I have eclectic reading tastes. A few of the books in my TBR pile right now:

Fear: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror, edited by R.L. Stine
The Professional by Robert B. Parker
Sea of Glory by Nathaniel Philbrick
The Dangerous Viscount by Miranda Neville
Luck Be a Lady by Cathie Linz
This Body of Death by Elizabeth George
The Immortals by JT Ellison

That's just for starters. I have two Jayne Castle books and Susan Andersen's Burning Up in my office, and a book of Irish history and -- well, lots more! Staying up to date with the Quills is great fun, and I've discovered new-to-me authors through our guest bloggers.

This isn't my woodstove, by the way. It's the stove in the Irish cottage where I stayed in September. Ahh....

I bought my friend Sherryl Woods's Chesapeake Shores Christmas, but I'm saving it to read when we've decorated for the holidays. I don't normally pre-order books, but when my author's copies of COLD DAWN arrived, I realized almost all were already earmarked for giveaways and pre-ordered three to send to family members. :-)

Anyway, while I was at it, I pre-ordered Steve Berry's upcoming book, The Emperor's Tomb, Joan Johnston's Invincible and a couple of non-fiction books.

I also have an advance-reading copy of The Last Time I saw Paris by Lynn Sheene. I met Lynn at Thrillerfest, and her book looks fascinating. The cover's gorgeous: a 1940s couple embracing with the Eiffel Tower behind them. The woman's wearing a great hat!

I don't know about you, but I don't read books in the order of purchase. Reading choices depend on my mood, time, what's handy. And I almost always read fiction and non-fiction at the same time.

What are some of the books in your to-be-read pile? Whether you're in a cold or warm climate, is there something special about reading this time of year? Do you find you read more for pleasure -- or do you collect books to read after the holiday crunch?

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Thanks for your time, and have a great day,

Carla