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Fall Reads for Every Mood: Fiction, Mystery, and More 🍂
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items There’s no better season to curl up with a great book. Whether you're in the mood for something cozy, thrilling, or downright spooky, this fall-read list has you covered. From mesmerizing fiction to spine-chilling horror, these carefully curated reco...
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Cozy Reads
Fiction
Mystery & Thriller
Historical Fiction
Horror
Non-fiction
Cozy Reads
When you just want to curl up with something heartwarming, these picks will give you all the cozy autumn vibes.
🏘️💞 A charming small-town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice 🔥🌶️
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore (Cozy Romance)
👫💛This heartwarming graphic novel follows two teens, Deja and Josiah, who are best friends working at a pumpkin patch every fall. As they approach their last Halloween before graduation, Deja encourages Josiah to step out of his comfort zone and tu...
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell & Faith Erin Hicks (Graphic Novel, Romance)
👒🏡 This beloved classic follows the imaginative and outspoken Anne Shirley, an orphan mistakenly sent to live with a middle-aged brother and sister on their farm, Green Gables. Although they had requested a boy to help with the farm, Anne soon char...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery (Classic, Young Adult)
Fiction
Perfect for readers who love magical, atmospheric stories to immerse themselves in.
A whimsical, enchanting story filled with family, love, and a touch of magic—ideal for a fall evening.
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman (Fantasy)
Step into a mysterious, dreamlike circus that only appears at night. The perfect book for fall nights with a warm drink by your side.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (Magical Realism)
🍯🧙♀️The Honey Witch is a sweet feast, full of whimsy, magic, and gentle longing, set in a distinctly cozy aesthetic—perfect for an autumn read✨🍂
The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields
Mystery & Thriller
For those who crave the suspense and intrigue that autumn’s darker evenings bring.
Set on a remote island, this gripping thriller will have you second-guessing everything. Full of twists and tension—perfect for chilly nights.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley (Thriller)
A haunting, atmospheric mystery set in the eerie Irish countryside. An ideal book for lovers of crime fiction who enjoy a slow-burn plot. 🕵️♂️🗝️This bestselling debut novel, part of the Dublin Murder Squad series, follows detective Rob Ryan, who, ...
In the Woods by Tana French (Crime Mystery)
Historical Fiction
Autumn is a time for introspection, and these historical novels will transport you to another time while keeping you thoughtful.
A powerful story of the resilience found in books. Its reflective tone makes it a perfect companion for the fall season. Amid the terror and despair of Hitler's Germany, young Liesel brings books to those in hiding, offering them a glimmer of hope. I...
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Historical Fiction)
Set in post-war Barcelona, The Shadow of the Wind is a mesmerizing tale of a young boy, Daniel, who discovers a mysterious book in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books. As he grows older, he finds himself entangled in a dark conspiracy, with figures emerg...
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (Gothic Historical)
Horror
For those who love a good scare, these haunting tales are sure to send shivers down your spine.
A classic haunted house story that’s guaranteed to make October nights even spookier. 👻🏚️ Widely regarded as one of the finest horror novels ever written, The Haunting of Hill House tells the story of four individuals who arrive at Hill House, a ma...
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson (Horror)
This chilling, atmospheric novel is full of eerie vibes and unsettling mysteries. A must-read for those who want to be creeped out this fall. 🕯️
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Gothic Horror)
Jennifer Thorne masterfully explores family dynamics in this sharp twist on the classic haunted house story. Diavola blends humor, loneliness, and the inescapable ties of family mythology, all set against the eerie backdrop of a remote villa with a d...
Diavola: A Novel by Jennifer Thorne (Vacation-Gothic)
Non-fiction
Deep, reflective reads that align with the introspective spirit of the fall season.
🌾🌍🙏 A beautiful collection of essays that interweave nature, Indigenous wisdom, and science. A thoughtful, grounding read for autumn.
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer (Nature, Essays)
🌱 Tara is detailing her journey from growing up in a strict, survivalist family in rural Idaho to earning a PhD from Cambridge University. Kept out of school and cut off from much of society, Westover faced a difficult childhood dominated by her fat...
Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
🫙The Condiment Book by Claire Dinhut is a must-have for your autumn kitchen. This flavorful guide celebrates the unsung heroes of your pantry—condiments! Perfect for adding warmth and depth to cozy fall meals, it provides creative ideas to elevate d...
The Condiment Book: A Brilliantly Flavourful Guide to Food's Unsung Heroes a book by Claire Dinhut.