A list of all the coziest, spookiest, most magical novels to read with a warm cup of coffee on an Autumn day. All of these books I have read and reviewed myself over the past few years.
Sections
3
Romance
Fantasy
Thriller/Mystery
Romance
Cozy, spooky, and magical love stories for the hopeless romantics
Cute, witchy romance with Hocus Pocus vibes. Dark academia meets small town fall festival setting. Great for October!
The Ex Hex: Witchy Paranormal Romance
This classic feels like a warm hug and I think I will forever associate it with Autumn because of the field scene in the 2005 movie. I just adore it, well worth reading if you haven't!
Pride and Prejudice
This book was all over TikTok last fall for giving heavy Gilmore Girls vibes. It has a fall festival, town meetings, and a cozy mystery. Super cute!
The Pumpkin Spice Café: Dream Harbor Book 1
Sequel to the Pumpkin Spice Cafe - cute cozy bookshop vibes with a very sweet romance. I think I liked this book more than the first!
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store: Dream Harbor 2
I highly recommend the audiobook for this book! Its so funny and such a great time. I flew through it
Lights Out: An Into Darkness Novel
Such a fun paranormal romance and perfect for Halloween!
Bride
This book gives such fall vibes -- set in New York City with a magical element to a beautiful love story
The Seven Year Slip
Based on When Harry Met Sally -- set in NYC in the fall-time. Not my favorite plot, but great setting!
You, Again
The viral fall book all over the internet right now, and for good reason! This gives the best Gilmore Girls vibes while being so endearing. The single family and grief storylines really elevate this book beyond just a cutesy romance
If It Makes You Happy
Fantasy
Magical and mysterious epics for the adventure lover
The best dark academia vibes of any book I've ever read. This series is so intriguing and has a great paranormal romance as well
The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, Book 1)
My favorite fantasy duology of all time. The most incredible gothic setting with the most intriguing plot.
One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, 1)
My favorite fantasy duology of all time. The most incredible gothic setting with the most intriguing plot.
Two Twisted Crowns (The Shepherd King, 2)
Amazing dark academia vibes with lots of unique magic forms. Reading this made me feel really smart haha
Atlas Six (Atlas Series, 1)
A magical, whimsical fairytale with a daring competition and mysterious love stories
Caraval
Such an exciting adventure, great for kids and adults alike. A classic epic that has every magical creature and moment you can think of
The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien
Thriller/Mystery
Fast-paced mysteries for thrill seekers
Cozy mystery to the max - also a Hallmark movie, so its fun to read then watch!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen)
Great for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder! Such a fast paced read and takes place over one night
Five Survive
This trilogy is so popular, and for good reason. So fast paced and even though its marked YA, I think it is great for adults
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Series Boxed Set
A mystery classic! So worth reading at least once, will have you on the edge of your seat with the murderer/detective plot.
Murder on the Orient Express
So creepy yet so intriguing - will have you stumped until the last few pages! Genuinely such an incredibly plot twist
