It is finally my favorite season, so I thought that I would take a stab at creating my first reading list! I've gathered over a dozen reads that I think are great for Fall, ranging from some spooky favorites for Halloween to a few that just me those autumnal vibes.
Since a list of over a dozen can seem pretty intimidating, I have divided the list into some different sections: The Classics, Witchy Reads, Monsters, and Other. Also, in the interest of keeping this list as spoiler-free as possible, I am only going to describe the specific aspects of each book that say "Fall" the most to me.
The Classics
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
There's a certain kind of lonely vibe to this novel that fits with late fall.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Spooky moors, unrequited love. 'Nuff said.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The King of Chilling Stories. Murder, ghosts, you name it.
Dracula by Bram Stoker
The Godfather of all vampire stories.
Witchy Reads
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
As soon as Harry has to go back to Hogwarts, I want to re-read the series. Halloween scenes and butter beer.
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
The best story about sister witches on the planet probably (also obsessed with the movie).
Sweep Vol. I by Cate Tiernan
The perfect coming-of-age witchy story, parts are predominately set in the Fall.
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
The three witches alone would make this a perfect Fall/Halloween read, but the other themes really tie into the season as well.
Monster
Dracula by Bram Stoker
You knew it had to show up here, too. It's way too much of a classic to not show up in this section too.
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
An absolute favorite of mine, one of the most popular modern telling of the vampire (unlike Practical Magic, this movie was terrible).
Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
Where there are vampires, there are also werewolves. Though not as classically "scary" as some of the other popular monster novels, this one is still a thrilling read.
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
There's absolutely no shame in my game. A fun, easy read with love and vampires.
Misc
Godblind by Anna Stephens
Dealing with magic, opposing forces, and gods, this is great for Fall.
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Similar to other books on the list, while there isn't something about this one that screams Fall, it just has that autumnal vibe when you start reading.
What books are on your Fall reading list?
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