It’s official: the autumn season is upon us! And with it comes plenty of opportunities to channel your inner Rory Gilmore and curl up with a blanket and a book. Here are five books to read that pair perfectly with falling leaves, cool temperatures, and cozy sweaters.
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
Meet Claire Waverly, a young chef from a curious family who has an affinity for using magical plants in her cooking. When a member of Claire’s family unexpectedly returns home, she must grapple with her past to allow herself to heal, for both her own and her family’s sake. This book channels Practical Magic in all the best ways, and is a perfect light read for anyone who is a fan of all things magical.
Still Life by Louise Penny
If you’re a fan of murder mysteries, this is the perfect cozy fall book for you. Set in Three Pines, an idyllic small town in Quebec, Still Life follows the investigation of a suspicious death on the outskirts of town, causing several deeply-buried secrets to surface. This book is a delicate blend of mystery, suspense, and exquisite character-building, and it gives off some serious autumn vibes.
The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan
After losing her dream job as a librarian with a keen ability to play “matchmaker” between readers and books, Nina moves to a sleepy town in Scotland and builds a mobile bookshop out of a van. As she travels around in her bookstore, she learns how to call the little village home. This is another light read that will leave you smiling for hours through its soulful writing.
In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace
This book is Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Gilmore Girls. Featuring an inn run by witches, a loving family, and some good old-fashioned murder mystery, this is a beautifully captivating novel with simple writing and lovely character descriptions.
Legends and Lattes
It wouldn’t be a fall book recommendation list without mentioning this modern fantasy. If romance and high fantasy is your thing, this book is definitely worth a read. Viv the orc, a forgotten legend, decides to open the first coffee shop in Thune (despite knowing nothing about coffee). As she trailblazes her new, less violent path, Viv makes many new companionships which guide her along her journey. This book combines the fun adventure of a Dungeons and Dragons campaign with the mundane sweetness of a romance novel.
Happy reading!