Fall Favorites

1. Coraline by Neil Gaiman — When Coraline steps through a mysterious door in her family’s new home, she finds a world eerily similar to her own—only better. But things quickly take a sinister turn, and Coraline must use her wits and bravery to save herself and those she loves. This makes for a chilling read on a cool October night.

2. The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson — Immanuelle Moore has always followed the rules in Bethel, a puritanical town ruled by fear, religious fanaticism, and patriarchy. But when she ventures into the forbidden forest and encounters the spirits of witches, she uncovers dark secrets about the town’s past. As plagues spread and chaos ensues, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to make things right. This spine-tingling feminist fantasy is perfect for autumn’s darker days.

3. The Good Lie by A.R. Torre — A gripping psychological thriller about a psychiatrist and a grieving father-turned-defense attorney who team up to uncover the truth behind a series of brutal murders. As secrets surface, they must confront the possibility that the real killer is still out there. Fast-paced and replete with jaw-dropping plot twists, this book will keep you second-guessing everyone until the final page.

4. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides — After shooting her husband, Alicia Berenson never speaks another word. The world wants answers, and one determined psychotherapist is willing to risk everything to get them. Taut, twisty, and impossible to put down, this thriller delivers a final reveal you won’t see coming.

5. November 9 by Colleen Hoover — When aspiring writer Ben and actress Fallon meet by chance, they spend one unforgettable day together and then agree to reunite on the same date each year. But as their story unfolds, so do the lies and truths that could change everything.

6. The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore — When a big-city woman inherits a café in a cozy small town, she doesn’t expect to fall for a local or the life waiting for her there.

7. Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk — When a string of bizarre murders baffles a remote Polish village, a reclusive woman with a passion for animals and astrology may be the only one who can uncover the truth.

8. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón — A literary mystery set in post-war Barcelona, it’s haunting, romantic, and intriguing—exactly the kind of story you’d want on a foggy October day.

9. My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell — Told across two timelines, this provocative and unsettling novel follows a woman reevaluating a manipulative relationship with her teacher that she once thought was love.

10. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë — A dark and stormy tale of obsessive love and revenge set on the windswept moors of northern England.

11. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott — Cozy up with the March sisters as they laugh, argue, and dream their way through life’s joys and sorrows.

12. The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson — A group of strangers investigates a notoriously haunted mansion, only to find that the true horror might be what the house awakens in their own minds.

13. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley — In this chilling origin of science fiction and gothic horror, a scientist is haunted by his own creation.

14. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë — A fiercely independent governess falls for her mysterious employer, only to discover he’s hiding a shocking secret.

15. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt — After a museum bombing kills his mother, Theo Decker steals a priceless painting—and his life is never the same. Spanning years of secrets, art, and survival, this Pulitzer-winning novel will take you on an unforgettable journey.

16. The Secret History by Donna Tartt — At an elite New England college, a group of brilliant misfits fall under the spell of their enigmatic professor—and commit a murder that changes everything. Elegant and irresistibly twisted, this is the quintessential dark academia fall read.

17. If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio — Seven Shakespeare-obsessed actors. One unspeakable crime. Set at an elite conservatory, this book brilliantly captures the intensity of performance, friendship, and betrayal.