This month, we discuss books set on trains or ships, a prompt on the Winter Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge. 

Travel the high seas with our recommendations: a graphic novel horror story about a mermaid-like creature; a lyrical, suspenseful novel about a woman following what might be the Arctic Tern’s final migration; and a YA novel about a young artist who is slowly disconnecting from reality and living a second life aboard a ship in the Mariana Trench.

Prefer to stay on dry land? We also offer some brief suggestions for books set on trains.

Michael's Pick

• Sea of Sorrows by Rich Douek and Alex Cormack
• Pairing: Creamy Seafood Chowder

Carrie's Pick

• Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy
• Pairing: Mashed Winter Vegetable Stew

Jacqueline's Pick

• Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman
• Pairing: Rum Runner