Hi everyone! So last week I posted my own personal Autumn TBR (which is gigantic and I will never read all of those books), but most of the books I like to read around this time of year are scary or witchy or spooky, and not everyone likes that. And honestly, I will probably burn out on it if I read even half of the books I have listed in my TBR. Knowing that about myself, I had a back up list of books to switch in as needed. I mean, I am sure there will be times I don’t want to be creeped out and just want something utterly fall but also…comfy. Or as Joanne said it perfectly – “I want cozy fall books about hayrides, and leaf peeping, warm drinks and special treats… sort of Hallmark movie but set in fall!”

And I get that too. Like I could live that vibe everyday from September until December ( or all year, let’s be honest). So, I went looking for more. I had a few in reserve, but not a ton. It seems if you want this feel, there are a lot of cozy mystery or cute little rom-coms, but I did find a few others as well. So this list is kind of like when you go to the orchard and are presented with different types of apples, you know? Macintosh (my favorite), Granny Smith, Honeycrisp..the list goes on and on. Some are better for baking, some for eating, some are tart, some are sweet, but hopefully something for everyone.

Romance:

This Laurie Gilmore series is all the rage right now. I see it everywhere!! Apparently it is supposed to feel like Stars Hollow – and peep that author’s name! If I read correctly, it is a pen name and is mimicking the Lorelai Gilmore character name. I have heard this is a very steamy series so keep that in mind if that is not something you really enjoy in your books.

Given Our History || Awkward in October

Given Our History is a book I spotted in a video on Liv’s Library, and it is all fall academic vibes, something I totally love. I am pretty sure I am picking this one up at some point in time. Awkward in October appeals to me as well, but I am awkward no matter the month. It is all New England in autumn, with a fixer upper house. I am here for it!

Falling in Love || Autumn at Apple Hill

I have to admit, the puppies on the cover sold me on Falling Inn Love. And so did the mention of an Inn. I have a thing for certain settings, and hotels/inns are one of my go-tos. Plus the FMC looks like she has glasses and so do I, so, there. Autumn at Apple Hill is as Hallmark as you can get – the book was made into a Hallmark movie!

Just to note – I do not know the pumpkin “spice” level of these books as I have not read any of them yet.

Mystery:

Well-Offed in Vermont || Put Out to Pasture || The Spook in the Stacks

I have had Well-Offed in Vermont on my list forever and ever. I just love that cover! As for Put Out to Pasture and The Spook in the Stacks, I really enjoyed them both. I am a big fan of both of those series, the Farm to Table series by Amanda Flower and The Lighthouse Library Mystery series by Eva Gates. Both of these books give that autumnal vibe without involving anything supernatural or too scary!

Cold Clay || Berries and Bones

I mean, it’s me. Of course I am going to include books with animal protagonists. I am all about an anthropomorphic book. I have read the first in the Shady Hollow series and thought it was so cute! I really need to read this second book, which is set in the fall. Maybe this fall I will get to it. And while I am at it, I should read Berries and Bones which was on my fall TBR last year as well… there are just too many books out there. I love this cover, it makes me feel all super fall and like I need to eat lots of pancakes and drink a big Vermont steamer.

The Rest:

Crow Talk || Autumn

These two are contemporary, literary fiction books, that are a bit more serious than the previous genre books above. I think they both sound absolutely fantastic.

The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living || The Simplicity of Cider

Ok, so The City Baker is technically a romance, but this just seems to have a different feel to it than the others. And it sounds phenomenal. I have read The Simplicity of Cider, and it was wonderful. It is magical realism, which is a favorite of mine, and I felt like it was just such a heartwarming read about cider and orchards and family.

The Cider Revival || Pumpkinheads

I have read both of these and loved them, though they are obviously very different! The Cider Revival is a nonfiction book about the history of apples and orchards and cider, and it was so interesting! I highly recommend it. Pumpkinheads is a YA graphic novel that is set in pumpkin patch/orchard, one of those that has everything, and is more like a mini-festival or amusement park even! It has young love and uncertainty, and all the autumn feels you could ever want.

Now, it’s time to cozy up and read! Will any of these make your list this year?