Calling all book lovers! This list covers my favorite books to read to get in a cozy autumn vibe.
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Horror
Fantasy
Horror
My favorite horror genre books
My favorite movie as a kid was Coraline and I didn't read the book until 7th grade in which the similarities gave me so much joy. Grab your button eyes and rain coat and enjoy a simple horror.
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Witchcraft, mayhem, history what more could one possible want?
The Hanging Tree by Irina Shapiro
Winner for best horror in 2021, beware of being the last girl standing in slashers
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
Who knew vinyl records would be so dangerous
Schrader's Chord: A Novel by Scott Leeds
The ultimate creep-factor
The Nightmare Man: A Novel by J. H. Markert
Nominee for Best Horror 2016, this book takes Lovecraftian to a beautiful level
The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle
The perfect preacher‘s daughter, and outcast boy trope who just so happen have a mystery to solve.
Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead
Oh the things desperation can lead you to… Is the job really worth it?
Craven Manor by Darcy Coates
Halloween wrapped inside a nightmare
The Shining by Stephen King, Paperback
If you hear the whisper, watch your back.
The Whisper Man: A Novel by Alex North, Paperback
Fantasy
Because every good fantasy book takes place amongst the crisp air and fallen leaves
A journey of heart, mystery and enchantment
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
In this sequel, Emily Wilde, a scholar and cartographer, embarks on an extraordinary journey to chart the uncharted realms of the Otherlands. Along the way, she encounters magical creatures, ancient secrets, and unexpected allies, all while unravelin...
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
Seasonal classic that never gets boring
Harry Potter by JK Rowling
Talents, monsters, Victorian London, the epitome of autumn imo
Ordinary Monsters: A Novel by J. M. Miro
Hell's library where books don't go to die.
The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith
A curse and fairies combine together to make this fairytale fantasy dark, twisted and nothing like the original…
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
Nominee for Best Fantasy 2022, a twisted, obsurdly great novel that reaches out to you and welcomes the cozy feeling of autumn with you
The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean
Beyond the beautiful cover, this fantasy is the fine line between real and imaginary.
Other Birds: A Novel by Sarah Addison Allen
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (90's) feels: A young witch must rely on investigating to clear her aunt's name
In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace, Paperback
Nominee for Best Fantasy (2022) a cozy fantasy about an isolated witch who gets to experience a new adventure
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
A middle-grade, fall read about woodland creatures solving a murder of one of their own.
Shady Hollow by Juneau Black
A reimagining of Norse mythology, this novel follows the witch Angrboda, who, after a series of tragic events, finds love and family in the remote forest. Her peaceful life is threatened as the gods discover her location, leading to events that will ...
The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
This dark fantasy novel tells the story of a girl who must navigate a kingdom plagued by a deadly fog and dangerous creatures. Armed with mysterious powers and accompanied by a motley group of allies, she must uncover hidden truths to save her world.
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Set on a magical island, this story follows a bard and a laird’s daughter who must work together to solve the mystery of disappearing children. As they navigate ancient feuds and hidden secrets, they uncover more about their island’s enchanted nature...
A River Enchanted (Elements of Cadence Series #1) by Rebecca Ross
In a world where making bargains with fairies is a common but risky practice, two sisters must navigate the intricate and often dangerous world of fairy bargains to protect their family and farm. The story blends elements of historical fiction and fa...
The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller