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Fall Into Frights & Cozy Nights Reading List
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items This handpicked list of fall reads has something for every autumn mood.
Sections
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🌙 Witchy Vibes
Horror
👻 Ghosts and Demons
🦇 Vampires
🎃Cozy & Heartwarming
🌙 Witchy Vibes
There's nothing like feminine power and witches embody that completely.
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Weyward by Emilia Hart is a beautifully written novel that follows three generations of women and the ways their lives are bound to nature and to each other. Spanning across very different time periods, the book weaves their stories toget...
Weyward: A Novel
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Circe by Madeline Miller is a powerful and beautifully written retelling of Greek mythology that breathes new life into the story of the witch of Aiaia. I found it both heartbreaking and inspiring, as Circe navigates love, loss, exile, and...
Circe
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The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson is a dark and atmospheric story that blends horror, folklore, and resilience. I thought it was powerful and chilling, with vivid imagery that brought its unsettling world to life. The themes of ...
The Year of the Witching
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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner is an intriguing historical novel that blends mystery, betrayal, and women’s resilience across centuries. While I didn’t connect with it as strongly as some of the other books I’ve read recently, I still f...
The Lost Apothecary
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Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix is a sharp and unsettling read that blends horror with biting commentary on power and belonging. It’s eerie, fast-paced, and full of the kind of creeping dread that makes his books so addictive...
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
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The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a haunting and powerful play that explores fear, hysteria, and the dangers of unchecked power. Set during the Salem witch trials, it reveals how suspicion and manipulation can destroy a community and turn ...
The Crucible
Horror
A mix of terrifying tales that don’t fit neatly into one box but capture the essence of fear itself. From psychological nightmares to monsters lurking in the dark, these books deliver raw, unsettling horror that lingers long after the last page.
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Like "Tender is the Flesh" this was brutal, unsettling, and honestly hard to put down. It truly shook me with how dark and disturbing it got, but I couldn’t stop reading. Highly recommend
The Unworthy: A Novel
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book truly made my stomach turn. A virus affecting livestock breaks out and humanity has to resort to cannibalism to survive. A commentary on race, class, and the livestock industry. My whole body was tense throughout this entire book. ...
Tender Is the Flesh (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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The writing pulled me in right away, and the mix of horror and heartbreak left me feeling both very emotional and deeply captivated
At Dark, I Become Loathsome
👻 Ghosts and Demons
For those who like their fall reading spine-tingling, this section is packed with haunted houses, restless spirits, and sinister forces. These books promise chilling atmospheres and the kind of slow-creeping dread best read with the lights on.
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Spooky and unsettling. The twist at the end is wild!
The Turn of the Key
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Creepy and tense. I felt like I was holding my breath the whole time. If you like the book I also recommend the show on Netflix!
The Haunting of Hill House
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I thought this was going to be more of a spooky possession story but it was more of a narrative on postpartum depression and generational trauma. Still very good, but not what I expected. The audiobook added to the spooky quality.
The Haunting of Alejandra
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This was creepy and spooky but also had elements of dark humor and family drama that I just love!
How to Sell a Haunted House
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All I can say is WTF. I can't stop thinking about this book
We Used to Live Here: A Novel
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This was a short read and deeply unsettling. It left me thinking, wait....what?
Nothing But Blackened Teeth
🦇 Vampires
From gothic classics to modern reimaginings, these blood-soaked tales explore the allure and horror of the vampire myth. Whether you’re craving romance, danger, or pure gothic gloom, these reads deliver immortal vibes for dark autumn nights.
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I love Octavia E Butler and the way she writes really pulls me in. I loved this take on vampires and the storytelling of the book. I didn't love the pedophilia in the beginning. I feel like authors make choices to write certain things and ca...
Fledgling
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I loved the mix of 90s suburbia, horror, and fierce women banding together. It left me feeling like I could run through a wall
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
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A retelling of Carmilla, the novella that inspired Dracula. Words don't do it justice, read it and see for yourself
Hungerstone
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I love this book and the show adaptation is so beautiful 😍
Interview with the Vampire (Vampire Chronicles Series #1)|Paperback
🎃Cozy & Heartwarming
Not every fall night calls for nightmares. These books are warm, whimsical, and filled with charm. Stories that pair perfectly with a blanket, a candle, and your favorite fall drink. Think magical escapes and comforting autumn energy.
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I loved this book and I won't be taking any criticism on it.
Cozy, low fantasy DnD vibes. Focused on found family, creating a name for yourself, and mild mystery/adventure. Slow-burn, fade to black sapphic romance subplot
Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes
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A magical rom-com that had so many things I love. The grumpy vs. sunshine dynamic between the main characters was great, and I'm a sucker for fake dating. I especially appreciated the plus-size FMC, which you don't see a lot in romance
A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon
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A cozy, heartwarming read full of magic, found family, and self-discovery. I loved how it balanced a lighthearted charm with deeper themes of belonging and acceptance.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
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A cute and cozy romance in an inn. I liked how it was more of a slow-burn and things happened naturally.
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
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Cozy fantasy vibe. It reminded me a lot of Legends and Lattes
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea (Tomes & Tea #1)
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Perfect 90s nostalgia and Gilmore Girls vibes!
If It Makes You Happy