Fall is the perfect time of year to crawl up with a good book and escape into another world without tests and textbooks. Here are some of the best ones.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow By: Geoffrey Crayon
Get lost in the mysterious town of Sleepy Hollow as you follow the Dutch settlers’ stories of the ghosts of the town, such as the Headless Horseman.
Cider House Rules By: John Irving
This book follows the life of a boy who was raised in a orphanage, after he has spent his whole life there, he decides that he wants to see the rest of the world.
Into The Wild By: Jon Krakauer
This book follows Chris McCandless on a trip for self discovery and the search for something bigger in the world than family dinners, mini-vans, and fake smiles.
Practical Magic By: Alice Hoffman
Practical magic follows the lives of Sally and Gillian, two girls who have been raised by their crazy aunts who are known by the town as the crazy witches. As the two get older they run into some trouble that makes them believe that maybe their aunts weren’t so crazy after all.
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes By:Arthur Conan Doyle
This story is such a classic that it hardly even needs a summary; Sherlock Holmes solves mysteries in his own unique way with the help of his partner Dr. Watson. If you love a good mystery then this is the book for you.
Secrets, Lies, and Apple Pies By: Audrey Fryer
Ever have the feeling that your family has secrets they aren’t sharing? After this story you will. Josephine and Reed might seem like a picture perfect couple but there are deeper secrets that can’t be hidden behind apple pies.
The Chronicles of Narnia By: C.S. Lewis
Fall is the best time to just escape into a magic land of your own creation. Follow the exciting childhood story through the wardrobe, into the exciting land of Narnia.