Our Favorite Fall Reads

Looking for some cozy books to curl up with in front of a fire? Here are 6 of some of our favorite recommendations for autumn!

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

The Guest List by Lucy Foley is an amazing example of a wonderfully-executed murder mystery. On a dark, hidden island far off the coast of Ireland, a seemingly perfect wedding is about to take place. The bride Jules is the epitome of perfection, and her special day is going to be exactly as she wants it- but not everything is how it seems. There are many guests' perspectives and stories to uncover, many dark secrets lurking under the surface, and above all plot twists that you won't see coming. Lucy Foley skillfully has taken a classic but often predictable genre and shaped it into a captivating, mysterious novel that'll have you guessing until the end.

Watership Down by Richard Adams

If you're looking for a classic to enjoy this fall, a must-read that you may have heard of is Watership Down- the completely original and thrilling story about a group of rabbits. When Fiver, a young rabbit with a gift of sensing things before they are going to happen foresees a terrible future for their warren, a group of rabbits must leave to find a new home. Though it may appear to be a children's book, the novel's complex and purposeful themes as well as the rabbit's unique language, culture and mythology elevate it from much more than just a fairy tale, and this iconic book is a staple amongst the classics.

Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe

Yet another iconic classic is the short story the Tell-Tale Heart, told from the perspective of a man explaining a murder he carried out, all whilst trying to convince the reader of his sanity. Like many of Edgar Allen Poe's works, this is a relatively concise horror story, and yet with the length only just passing 2000 words, it can leave a reader on edge with its increasing tension and anxiety-inducing speech as the tale progresses.

If you enjoy this quick, spooky read, you might enjoy some of Edgar Allen Poe's other gothic short stories, such as "Berenice," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "Hop-Frog," and quite a few others.

Verity by Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover’s Verity is a dark and disturbing tale of romance and suspense. When Lowen Ashleigh gets the opportunity of a lifetime and is hired by Jeremy Crawfard to finish the highly successful book series of his recently incapacitated wife Verity, she has no idea what secrets she is about to uncover. During her research, Lowen goes through Verity’s office, expecting to find notes to guide her writing, but instead finds an unfinished autobiography of Verity’s life that was never intended to be read. Nothing can prepare her for the chilling admissions and horrific retellings of the events in Verity’s life -- including the truth of how her family fell apart.

This thrilling novel is some of Hoover’s best work -- she expertly leads a tale of secrecy, manipulation, twisted romances and mind-bending plot twists that will keep you on your toes. Completely riveting from beginning to end, Verity is the epitome of a perfect fall read.

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

The Raven Boys by Maggie Steifvater follows 16-year- old blue Blue Sargent, an ordinary daughter of clairvoyant psychics. Blue's grown up with the knowledge that she is destined to kill her true love. Because of this, she’s decided to steer clear of anyone who may fit the criteria. But when she meets Gansey and his friends, she can’t help but be drawn to them. Soon enough, she’s caught into a strange, menacing world of the raven boys -- and it’s too late for her to escape.

Steifvater’s writing is completely captivating; it captures the mood of the story perfectly. She has a very dreamy and fanciful writing style, but manages to balance it out with fleshed-out, diverse characters and a unique plot. This fantasy novel is a staple for the fall season.