A curated shelf of autumn reads—my favorite page-turners and comfort reads for the season.
Sections
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Worth the Hype
Underrated Reads
Magic and More
Cozy Classics
Worth the Hype
A dark and mysteriously enchanting read reminiscent to The Nut Cracker. My first read from Erin Morgenstern, but not my last.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
This is my first Naomi Novik book, and the amount of world building she was able to create in a single novel makes me excited to dive into some of her series soon!
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
This series had me in a death grip. I love the spinoff just as much and would give anything to read them all again for the first time.
Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead
This book had me captivated. I think it might be time for a re-read!
Where the Crawdads Sing by Deliah Owens
Underrated Reads
First Frost is the second and final book in the Waverly Family series and offers just as much charm and coziness.
First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen
Garden Spells is the first of two books in the Waverly Family series. It has that perfect small town meets Practical Magic vibe.
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
Practical Magic meets small town Appalachia in the most perfect way. Carolina Girl approved!
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen
If you've ever read a book by Jenna, then you know you're in for the sweetest of cozy reads. Spells for Lost Things is filled with magic and found family.
Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
Magic and More
Magic libraries and family ties with a storyline that kept me on my toes.
Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Torzs
This book gripped me until the very end. Dual timelines, fairy stories, and sleepy Ireland. The perfect read to curl up with.
The Story Collector by Evie Woods
A world of magic and secrets to unfold. It's giving cozy mystery vibes.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
My first Kristin Hannah book, and hopefully not my last. Found family and magic is always a great vibe.
Wild by Kristin Hannah
Cozy Classics
"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." -Anne Shirley —These are my favorite books from the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Do I remember how many times I've read the Hobbit? No. Have I enjoyed reading it each time? Always!
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
It's such a cozy, easy-to-read middle grade story, perfect for any age group!
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
The nostalgia feel of reading Roald Dahl books is amazing. Matilda feels just as magical now as it did when I was a kid!
