I love to read all year, but some books just hit differently in the ‘ber months. Here are some of my fav autumn reads. I’ve read everything on this list and rated each at least 4/5 stars. Happy reading!
I wish I could experience this book again for the first time. Dark academia taking place at a New England college. This book is perfect.
The Secret History
I devoured this dark academia book. If you like secret history, you’ll love this.
If We Were Villains: A Novel
This book is beautifully written and heart-wrenching. An amazing fall read for any thriller lover.
Bright Young Women: A Novel
We’ve got cults. We’ve got dark academia. This book is unhinged in all the best ways. I can’t wait to read the second book.
Bunny: A Novel
Fantasy, history, romance! I love everything about this book. Beautifully written and unforgettable.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Another 5 start read from VE Schwab. Atmospheric dark fantasy full of sapphic vampires. Perfect fall read.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
This book is AMAZING. Fair tale retelling (I had to go read The Goose Girl). Perfect blend of fantasy and suspense.
A Sorceress Comes to Call
Beautiful magical tale that’s perfect for cozying up with a blanket.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January
This book is beautiful and I hardly see it mentioned. Inspired by Frankenstein and the perfect fall read.
Our Hideous Progeny: A Novel
Haunting in its own way. This post-apocalyptic book is unforgettable.
I Who Have Never Known Men
I love TJ Klune so much. This is a beautiful brilliant take on a ghost story.
Under the Whispering Door
This book is amazing. Lyrical, gothic tale of a haunted mansion.
The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years: A Novel
One of the most beautiful and immersive books I’ve ever read. A must-read.
Monstrilio: A Novel
Another exceptional book from Julia Alvarez. Magical realism and haunting tales from Dominican history.
The Cemetery of Untold Stories
Slow burn literary horror with gorgeous prose.
Grey Dog
Absolutely LOVED this new Moreno-Garcia book! Witches, college campus, fall vibes. It’s so good. Easy 5 stars.
The Bewitching
I’m a recent stan of joyce carol oates and this collection of stories was so weird and creepy.
Flint Kill Creek: Stories of Mystery and Suspense
I’ll read anything Enriquez writes. This collection is amazing and got me back into short stories.
A Sunny Place for Shady People: Stories
Granted this book takes place during summer, but it’ll make you glad to leave summer behind! My wife is from Johnstown which made this thriller even more of a treat to read.
Jackal: A Novel
Haunting, gothic, sapphic and beautifully written. I think about this book all the time.
