Autumn Reads
Tis the season for nestling up under a cozy blanket beside a roaring fire (real or otherwise), steaming mug of cider in hand, and a glorious book to escape into. Here are a selection of books that I recommend for the perfect autumnal reading experience!
Lucy Jane Wood is one of my favorite authors! I've been watching Lucy on YouTube for years and find so much comfort in her content that once she announced she would be publishing a novel, I figured I'd be destined to love it. For the past two autumnal seasons, I've had Lucy books to read in Rewitched and Uncharmed. This year continues the lineage with Disenchanted which I'm very excited to dig into as the weather gets crisp.
Last fall, If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia was my standout favorite. Everything about it (especially the '90s time period) was delicious and felt like a warm hug. I'm looking forward to adding Call It Serendipity by C.A. Steinhaus (also set in the '90s) and Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore by Brittanee Nicole to my TBR this year. I've heard excellent things about both books!
I first heard about The Executioners Three by Susan Dennard from Darling Desi last year and immediately added it to my list. From what I know, it's reminiscent of Scooby-Doo but with a darker tone and it's set in the early '00s so I'm sold! Trust Fall by Lynn Painter has all the makings to be a delight within the list of Lynn Painter YA romcoms. The premise has a Gossip Girl feel and iykyk Gossip Girl is such a fall show. I've had Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman on my TBR for years and as the movie is one of my favorite films, I've been wanting to read the book.
I loved this charming, witchy series by Erin Sterling. I read each of the books subsequently each year that they were released. The Ex Hex is my favorite but I do love the Christmassy vibes of The Wedding Witch. Perfect Halloween witchy energy all around in this series!
There's nothing like autumnal books during the season to accompany the spooky or romantic feels. I'm always interested in hearing about new books that people love so if you have any recommendations feel free to email me eloiselondonblog@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram! I hope you pick one of these books to read or add to your TBR this year! Happy reading fall friends!