Looking for a good read to curl up with this autumn? I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorites! Everything from cozy to spooky to horror, this list has a little bit of everything ✨
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Cozy ✨
Horror & Thrillers
Autumn Vibes 🍁
Cozy ✨
These are some of the cozier fall books out there. They are great for a slow fall morning spent under a warm blanket! 🧡
Cute and spicy! A good read to curl up with on a Sunday with the sounds of football on in the background.
The Pumpkin Spice Café (Dream Harbor, #1) by Laurie Gilmore
A story of finding your true belonging 🤍
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Part of a 3 book series, “The Ex Hex” is a fun & witchy novel that is full of romance and spells! 🪄
The Ex Hex (The Ex Hex, #1)
Cozy! Reminds me of a Hallmark film set on an apple orchard 🍎 Small town vibes + the cutie son of the orchard owners? What else do you need! 💞
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn (Honeycrisp Orchard, #1)
Perfect for fans of romance and true crime 🩷🔪
PhD candidate Phoebe has spent her whole life being a true crime fan, even turning into the topic for her her doctoral dissertation. So, imagine Phoebe’s surprise when a serial killer moves in next doo...
Love in the Time of Serial Killers
Horror & Thrillers
In the mood for something scary? 👻 Look no further - this list has everything from the classics to new found favorites.
From the King of Horror himself, “The Shining” is perfect for anyone looking to be spooked 🏔️ After reading the book, you can follow it up with either the movie adaptation of the novel OR its sequel - “Doctor Sleep”
The Shining - Stephen King
A fun thriller that won’t leave you scared of your own shadow! 👻 This one gives you all of the goosebumps, but they should subside once you close the cover. Read this in preparation for the upcoming movie adaptation!
Verity - Colleen Hoover
Want to feel like you’re right in the miller of a slasher film? 🔪 “Survive the Night” is a wonderfully written book that will make you feel like you’re right in the thick of things…
Survive the Night by Riley Sager
Perfectly spooky 🤍 Anyone who lives in an area with snow could tell you just how isolating it makes you feel. But what happens when not only are you dealing with more snow that imaginable, and you’re stuck at a rest stop with a bunch of strangers an...
No Exit by Taylor Adams
From podcasting genius, Ashley Flowers, her second novel “The Missing Half” hit the shelves this spring and became an instant best-seller ✨
Following the story of two women, both on a decades long hunt to find the truth behind what happened to their...
The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers
Autumn Vibes 🍁
Are for something that exudes fall vibes but isn’t full of romance and will allow you to sleep with the lights off? This list has the perfect selection of books that will leave you longing for autumn 🕯️
What says Autumn better than dark academia? 🐍 Ninth House is part of a duology by Leigh Bardugo that will leave you dying for more
Ninth House (Alex Stern, #1) by Leigh Bardugo
Another perfect dark academia book. Even the cover on this one just screams autumn, and is part of a Pinterest-perfect fall day.
The Secret History - Tartt, Donna: Books
A quick blast from the past 🪄 Wizards and witches and wands, oh my!
This juvenile tale takes you to the halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where we follow a young wizard-in-training, Harry Potter, as he navigates year one with su...
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by Rowling
Are you a fan of the hit TV series “Criminal Minds”? 🧠 If yes, look no further!
Jennifer Lynn Barnes hit series, “The Naturals” introduces us to a cast of exceptional teenagers that are skilled in the art of profiling, and have been contacted to j...
The Naturals Series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Are you a fan of the classics? Is this the year you’ve finally talked yourself into reading a classic? 😂
Look no further, Frankenstein is a great place to start. Discover the truth behind the story of Dr Frankenstein and his monster 🧌