Are you looking for the perfect book this fall? If so, check out these 10 must-reads.
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas- This novel is about a transgender boy who is set on proving his gender to his traditional Latinx family by accidentally summoning a ghost that won’t leave him alone. Set during the days leading up to Dia De Los Muertos, if you love adventure and friendship, this book will give you all the warm and wholesome feelings for Fall you’ve been looking for.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier- If a story about a woman being haunted by her new husband’s dead wife sounds intriguing, then this creepy, gothic classic is for you.
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell (Illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks)- This vibrant, colorful graphic novel follows two friends who work together at the annual pumpkin patch. If you want a heartwarming story about friendship and romance with the most amazing Fall setting, pick up this rich read.
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman- If you love the movie with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, then you need to check out the book version this Fall. Set in a Massachusetts town, this story has the perfect Fall atmosphere if you’re into witchery, family and love. The book also has two prequels: Rules of Magic and Magic Lessons, both by Alice Hoffman.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman- A Fall and Halloween classic, this award-winning young adult fantasy novel centers around a boy named Nobody, who is adopted by ghosts and raised in a graveyard.
The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton- Knives Out meets Groundhog Day in this twist on a classic Who-Done-It style story. Aiden Bishop is reliving the same day over and over again in a different body, which ends with the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle. The only way to stop the cycle from repeating itself is for him to find out who the killer is. If you love murder mysteries with unexpected twists, this book is for you.
Kate Burkholder Series (First book: Sworn to Silence) by Linda Castillo- This series follows Kate Burkholder, who has been asked to return to her rural, mostly Amish hometown in Ohio as Chief of Police after surviving the horrors of the Slaughterhouse Killer as a child. If you love mystery thrillers for Fall, then you should dive into this book series.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia- This novel takes place in 1950s Mexico, in an old, dilapidated gothic mansion with a secret. If you love gothic literature and a strong heroine, this is the book for you. This is the perfect read for cozying up on a rainy Fall day.
Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss- If you love high-fantasy and you haven’t checked this one out yet, Fall is the perfect time to start. Perfect for back to school time, this story follows young Kvothe, who takes up a place in a legendary magic school.
The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith- This novel is the first in a trilogy, and absolutely perfect for the Fall season. Taking place in turn-of-the-century France, this is a story filled with betrayal, curses, French vineyards, romance and of course, witches.
