Books to get you in the Autumn Mood
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Looking for the perfect read to get you in the Autumn mood?
Even if the weather hasn’t quite caught up yet, autumn is already calling. The season of golden leaves, crisp mornings, and cosy nights is the perfect backdrop for getting lost in a good book.
Whether you’re craving atmospheric mysteries, heartwarming tales, or stories steeped in seasonal charm, we’ve gathered a list of reads that will instantly wrap you in that autumn feeling—no matter what it looks like outside your window.
The Mystery Guest
by Nita Prose
Molly the maid knows every corridor, every suite, and every whisper at The Regency Grand Hotel. So when a distinguished guest is found dead on the tearoom floor, the hotel’s flawless reputation is at stake—and the staff are desperate for answers.
Was it a tragic accident, or something far more sinister? As Molly dusts for clues and pieces together hidden motives, she discovers that the truth is buried behind one locked door—and only she has the insight to uncover it. Between elegant ballrooms, secret passageways, and the hotel’s carefully maintained façade, Molly must navigate danger, deception, and deadly secrets to solve the case before the killer strikes again.
With its atmospheric setting, clever heroine, and chilling twists, The Maid’s Secret is the perfect autumn read—ideal for curling up with a cup of tea as the evenings grow longer and the nights a little darker.
The God of the Woods
by Liz Moore
When thirteen-year-old Barbara vanishes from summer camp, suspicion falls on the Van Laar family. Wealthy, enigmatic, and haunted by past tragedy, they know the heartbreak of losing a child: fourteen years ago, their young son Bear disappeared without a trace. Now, as another child goes missing in the same wilderness, the line between accident and crime blurs, and the family’s darkest secrets begin to unravel.
With the crisp, fading light of early autumn and the shadowed woods surrounding the camp, this chilling thriller is the perfect seasonal read—its tension and eeriness mirroring the turning of the year and the encroaching darkness.
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn
by Valerie Bowman
Ellie Lawson’s city life collapses in a single day—dumped by her boyfriend and fired from her job—leaving her no choice but to return to her parents’ inn nestled in a picturesque Long Island orchard. She expects a quiet retreat, but instead finds herself face-to-face with Aiden, the stubborn and attractive son of the orchard owner.
Forced together as roommates and co-organisers of the orchard’s Harvest Festival, Ellie and Aiden navigate small-town charm, clashing personalities, and an undeniable spark. Amid the crisp autumn air, falling leaves, and golden harvests, they discover the magic of rediscovery, love, and unexpected collaboration.
We think that this is the perfect autumn read—full of warmth, romance, and the rich, golden hues of harvest-time life.
Sisters in the Wind
by Angeline Boulley
Lucy Smith has spent years surviving the foster system, learning to stay cautious and keep her distance. But when Jamie Jameson and his “friend-not-friend” Daunis track her down, offering truth about her long-hidden family and the father she never knew, Lucy begins to wonder if a different life is possible.
As secrets surface and danger closes in, Lucy must confront her past and decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to protect the people she loves.
With its tense atmosphere, shadowed secrets, and the turning of a new season reflecting change and reckoning, this is the perfect autumn read—gripping, emotional, and impossible to put down.
Heartbreak Hotel
by Ellen O'Clover
After a rocky breakup leaves her unable to afford her Colorado home, Louisa Walsh convinces her reclusive landlord, Henry Rhodes, to let her turn the house into a bed-and-breakfast for the recently heartbroken. Henry, a handsome veterinarian with his own hidden sorrows, isn’t thrilled—but as the inn opens its doors to weary guests, sparks begin to fly.
Amid crisp mountain air and golden autumn leaves, Lou and Henry navigate secrets, attraction, and second chances. With its cosy inn setting, heartfelt romance, and the quiet magic of fall, this is the perfect autumn read—warm, uplifting, and full of hope.
Before We Say Goodbye
by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
At the magical Café Funiculi Funicula, the secret menu lets visitors travel back to relive one moment that could change everything—reuniting with lost loves, making amends, or finding closure. But time travel comes with rules: the journey must end before the coffee grows cold, and only those who’ve visited the café before can take the risk.
In Before We Say Goodbye, a husband has words left unsaid, a woman longs to bid farewell to her dog, a proposal waits for an answer, and a daughter seeks to reconcile with her father.
With its gentle magic, wistful reflections, and bittersweet lessons, this is the perfect autumn read—intimate, moving, and perfectly suited for quiet, reflective days.
The River Has Roots
by Amal El-Mohtar
Follow the river Liss to Thistleford, a small town on the edge of Faerie, where the enigmatic Hawthorn family tends enchanted willows and honors an ancient pact. Sisters Esther and Ysabel share a bond so strong that even death cannot sever it.
But when Esther chooses a lover from Faerie over a forceful suitor, their lives—and their connection—are put to the ultimate test.
With its atmospheric setting, haunting magic, and deep familial ties, The River Has Roots is the perfect autumn read—mysterious, lyrical, and brimming with otherworldly beauty.
Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami
When Toru Watanabe hears his first love’s favourite Beatles song, memories of Naoko, his best friend’s girlfriend, flood back. Transported to his student days in Tokyo, Toru navigates a world of casual encounters, deep friendships, and the raw intensity of first love. Then Midori bursts into his life, forcing him to confront the impossible choice between the comfort of the past and the uncertainty of the future.
With its evocative prose, bittersweet romance, and the melancholic beauty of memory, Norwegian Wood is the perfect autumn read—reflective, heartfelt, and steeped in the quiet ache of youth and longing.
Spells, Strings and Forgotten Things
by Breanne Randall
In the town of Gold Springs, Calliope Petridi and her sisters guard a dangerous secret: their magic comes at the cost of their memories. For Calliope, forgetting feels like a blessing—until an ancient evil awakens and threatens to unravel everything.
When her fading power binds her to the magnetic yet untrustworthy leader of a rival coven, she’s forced to confront her shattered heart, her fractured family, and the truths she’s long tried to erase.
Rich with atmosphere, forbidden romance, and darkly tangled secrets, this story is the perfect autumn read—where fading light, crackling tension, and ancient magic collide.
