Autumn Books Reading List

Here’s an **Autumn Books Reading List**, perfect for cozy evenings, crisp air, and a warm cup of tea. These books capture the essence of autumn with themes of change, mystery, introspection, and transformation.

### **Fiction**

1. **The Legend of Sleepy Hollow** – Washington Irving

*A classic autumn tale filled with eerie atmosphere and the mystery of the Headless Horseman.*

2. **Dracula** – Bram Stoker

*A gothic horror novel, perfect for spooky autumn nights.*

3. **Rebecca** – Daphne du Maurier

*A haunting, suspenseful novel full of secrets and eerie autumn vibes.*

4. **The Night Circus** – Erin Morgenstern

*A magical, atmospheric novel with a mysterious circus that appears only at night.*

5. **Something Wicked This Way Comes** – Ray Bradbury

*A dark fantasy novel centered around a mysterious autumn carnival that brings both wonders and dangers.*

6. **The October Country** – Ray Bradbury

*A collection of short stories filled with eerie and thought-provoking autumnal themes.*

### **Mystery & Thriller**

7. **The Secret History** – Donna Tartt

*A dark academia novel about a group of elite students caught in a web of secrets and deception.*

8. **Jane Eyre** – Charlotte Brontë

*A moody, gothic novel full of mystery, romance, and self-discovery.*

9. **Mexican Gothic** – Silvia Moreno-Garcia

*A chilling gothic horror novel set in an eerie, haunted mansion.*

10. **The Shadow of the Wind** – Carlos Ruiz Zafón

*A literary mystery set in a hidden library, filled with intrigue and haunting beauty.*

### **Inspirational & Spiritual**

11. **Liturgy of the Ordinary** – Tish Harrison Warren

*A book about finding sacred meaning in everyday moments—perfect for autumn reflection.*

12. **The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry** – John Mark Comer

*A great read for slowing down as the season transitions into a quieter time of year.*

13. **The Autumn of the Patriarch** – Gabriel García Márquez

*A beautifully written meditation on power, loneliness, and change.*

14. **Gratitude** – Oliver Sacks

*A short but profound book about appreciating life, fitting for the season of thankfulness.*

### **Poetry & Short Stories**

15. **Selected Poems** – Emily Dickinson

*Dickinson’s poetry captures the quiet beauty and melancholy of autumn.*

16. **Autumn Journal** – Louis MacNeice

*A poetic reflection on life, politics, and change during the autumn of 1938.*

17. **Ghostly: A Collection of Ghost Stories** – Audrey Niffenegger

*A beautifully curated collection of ghost stories, perfect for chilly autumn nights.*

### **Non-Fiction & Memoirs**

18. **The Year of Magical Thinking** – Joan Didion

*A profound memoir about love, loss, and reflection, fitting for autumn’s introspective nature.*

19. **Gathering Moss** – Robin Wall Kimmerer

*A poetic and scientific exploration of nature’s small wonders—perfect for autumn hikes and forest walks.*

20. **Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life** – Kathryn Hudson

*A lighthearted celebration of all things autumn, from cozy traditions to seasonal recipes.*

### **Children’s & Family Reads**

21. **Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone** – J.K. Rowling

*A perfect back-to-school and autumnal read filled with magic and mystery.*

22. **Coraline** – Neil Gaiman

*A wonderfully spooky children’s book with eerie autumn vibes.*

23. **The Little Prince** – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

*A thoughtful, whimsical story that pairs well with the reflective mood of autumn.*

24. **Winnie-the-Pooh** – A.A. Milne

*A heartwarming read that captures the cozy and nostalgic feeling of autumn.*