A cozy-smart bundle for emotional resets, binge nights, and soup season cravings.
Have a favorite fall comfort pick? I’d love to hear what’s on your list
Sections
3
📚 Fall 2025 TBR: Emotional Resonance + Re-listen Potential
🎬 Fall 2025 Watchlist: Movies I’m Counting Down To
🥘 Comfort in a Bowl: Fall Recipes That Hug Back
📚 Fall 2025 TBR: Emotional Resonance + Re-listen Potential
These titles caught my eye for their emotional depth, layered characters, and themes of healing, love, and transformation. I’m still exploring the audiobook versions, but the stories themselves feel worth sharing—especially if you’re drawn to high-em...
Spanning four decades and three continents, this novel explores buried secrets and the bond between a pop princess and her protective mother.
Bitter Honey: A Novel by Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström, Hardcover
Dark academia meets 1950s prestige. A young woman risks everything to fit in at an elite college with secrets of its own.
The Belles: A Novel by Lacey N. Dunham, Hardcover
A poetic, emotionally rich exploration of identity and connection.
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny: A Novel by Kiran Desai, Hardcover
A raw and honest memoir about love, addiction, and grief: Gilbert shares her intense relationship with her dying partner, exploring the dark edges of devotion and the path to healing.
💔 Powerful, vulnerable, and unflinching—a story about letting go.
All the Way to the River: Love, Loss, and Liberation
A poetic fantasy romance where magic and desire collide, and a woman fights to reclaim her power.
Alchemised by SenLinYu, Hardcover
A fiery second-chance romance at a wedding, charged with tension and emotional sparks.
Sweet Heat: A Novel by Bolu Babalola, Paperback
A lush fantasy steeped in nature, betrayal, and sacred rites—a tale as beautiful as it is haunting.
Wild Reverence (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Rebecca Ross, Hardcover
A genre-bending, autobiographical novel about a mother-daughter relationship across continents and generations. Wise, funny-sad, and deeply layered.
Bad Bad Girl: A Novel by Gish Jen, Hardcover
🎬 Fall 2025 Watchlist: Movies I’m Counting Down To
This season’s films range from heartwarming finales to captivating dramas. They promise emotional journeys, memorable performances, and moments that linger long after the credits roll. Some are already available to stream, and I’m excited to see how ...
A tender, haunting portrait of Shakespeare’s grief over his lost son. Quiet, powerful, and deeply moving.
Hamnet
Emma Stone stars in a dark, satirical thriller about conspiracy and identity. Weird, sharp, and unforgettable.
Bugonia (2025)
The Crawleys face legacy and loss in this nostalgic, heartwarming conclusion. I’ve been looking forward to this one and already have it queued up on Apple. 🫖
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Dwayne Johnson delivers a raw portrayal of MMA legend Mark Kerr’s battles with fame and addiction.
The Smashing Machine | Official Trailer HD | A24
A moody, introspective look at Bruce Springsteen during a pivotal album’s creation.
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
🥘 Comfort in a Bowl: Fall Recipes That Hug Back
These cozy recipes are bookmarked for their seasonal flavors and comforting vibes. I haven’t tried them yet, but they seem like the kind of dishes that make a quiet evening feel special. I'm sharing them in case one speaks to your fall mood, too.
Moist, cinnamon-rich, and perfect for audiobook baking.
How to Make Apple Bread:
Roasted squash, crisp apples, cranberries, and feta—seasonal joy in every bite.
Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Sweet, savory, and nostalgic—like a warm hug in casserole form.
A Cozy Twist: Fall-Inspired Chicken Casserole with a Nostalgic Heart - Bringing the World’s Best Flavors to Your Table
Creamy, cozy, and sneakily nutritious—comfort food with a fall twist.