There’s something about fall that just makes reading feel better. The colder weather (Not in California at least), earlier sunsets, school days, and staying inside with a comfy blanket all make it the perfect season to start a new book. Whether you want a romance, creepy mystery, or a fantasy world, these 5 books will all bring a different kind of fall feeling to your reading experience.
Better Than the Movies — Lynn Painter
If you want a cozy, and light romance book, Better Than The Movies is a great choice. The story follows a high school girl Liz Buxbaum, who loves rom coms and just wants her own perfect love story. She ends up working with her childhood friend who is also her annoying neighbor Wes Bennet to get closer to her crush, but things don’t go exactly as planned. The high school setting makes this book a great fit for fall since the story has that back to school, homecoming feeling, and hanging out with friends. It’s the kind of book that works well when you’re curled up somewhere comfy after school and want something funny and easy to read.
The Inheritance Games — Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Fall is also the perfect season for a mysterious book full of secrets. The Inheritance Games follows a high school girl Avery Grambs, who unexpectedly inherits a billionaire’s fortune from a man she has never met before. However, she has to move into his mansion with his family, who were expecting to inherit everything. This book has a mysterious vibe that fits perfectly with rainy afternoons and the topic of Halloween. If you like trying to solve mysteries before the characters do, this is definitely one to add to your list.
The Naturals — Jennifer Lynn Barnes
For more of a darker fall read, The Naturals is a great option. Cassie is a teenager with a gifted ability to read people, and she gets recruited into a secret FBI program with other teenagers who have special skills. Together, they help solve cold cases while discovering secrets along the way.
This series has a dark and suspenseful atmosphere that also makes it perfect for October and November. It’s not exactly a cozy fall book like my previous recommendations, but if your ideal fall reading involves a mystery, this one might be the one for you.
A Good Girls Guide to Murder — Holly Jackson
A Good Girls Guide to Murder is a perfect fall choice. Pip, a high school girl, decided to investigate a murder that happened in her town years earlier for her senior school project. As she looks deeper into the case, she starts uncovering that the story everyone seems to know might not be the entire truth. The small town setting, suspense, and secrets give the series a compelling vibe that is perfect for Halloween/October. It’s a good choice for readers who want something unpredictable and exciting.
The Cruel Prince — Holly Black
For something with a dark fantasy fall atmosphere, try The Cruel Prince. The story follows Jude, a human girl who has grown up in the dangerous world of the faeries. She wants to prove that she belongs there, but getting involved with the faerie court brings her closer to political schemes, and dangerous rivalries. The magical forests, castles, and complicated characters make this book feel like something you could read on a cold, and rainy night. If you’re looking for a book that feels a little darker and full of mysteries, this is the book for you.
So this fall, instead of scrolling through your phone all night, grab a blanket and find a book that matches your mood. You might just find your next favorite read.
