The best books for you to bundle up with this fall. I’ve loved all of this for something spooky or cozy.
Sections
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Mystery/Horror/Thriller
Romance/Coming of Age/General Cozy
Witchy Vibes
Mystery/Horror/Thriller
This book had me absolutely hooked from the first sentence; “There is a wilderness in little girls.” I read it in less than 2 days. Could not put it down!
What Lies in the Woods: A Novel|Paperback
Am I discovering I love this author? I think so! This one is seriously messed up! But an excellent mystery with a little love story.
A Killing Cold: A Novel by Kate Alice Marshall, Hardcover
This was another unexpected find for me. I truly did not know where this was headed, which kept me intrigued the whole ride.
Imaginary Friend|Paperback
This book actually scared the bajeebies out of me! Legitimately made it hard to go straight to sleep if I was reading in bed. Definitely a good spook!
House|Paperback
This is such a fun read! The dark humor of Lucy is so deeply relatable. Yeah, it’s a book about murder, but Lucy feels like such a real person with her dry humor & snark. This one actually got my heart racing a few times.
Listen for the Lie: A Novel|Paperback
You do not have to enjoy the musical to fall in love with this twisted love story. The mystery & thrill as you follow Christine through the opera house & beyond is so perfect for the season.
The Phantom of the Opera and Other Gothic Tales (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Hardcover
This book fucked my brain up! I still think of it often. Twin sisters separated at birth, one that grew up with rich adoptive parents & everything she could dream of & the other grew up with family & had nothing. Rich sister dies & sh...
Julie Chan Is Dead
This book is a love letter to books. There’s mystery & thrill & adventure. You can truly just sink into this book with a hot cup of tea.
The Starless Sea|Paperback
Romance/Coming of Age/General Cozy
I stumbled onto this book while at a secondhand shop & I fell in love. If you’re a music fan, especially punk, I highly recommend this book. It’s a gorgeous coming of age told through this amazing musical lens that just makes me feel so cozy.
How to Build a Girl|Paperback
This remains my self-proclaimed favorite book & may always be. It’s so whimsical & magical. This book transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary with a complex love story right in the middle. The imagery is UNMATCHED.
The Night Circus|Paperback
Witchy Vibes
Witchy & mysterious & so compelling. There is so much in here about womanhood & the bonds of generations & connection with the earth. The audiobook is also an amazing experience that I recommend very highly!
Weyward: A Novel|Paperback
This is a fantastic witchy read! This is Practical Magic meets Witches of Eastwick vibes. She moves to this small town & builds a fast friendship with the local witch. Chaos & magic ensue. Enjoy!