This week’s Top Ten Tuesday prompt is Books That Give Off Autumn Vibes. Autumn is my favorite season because it’s so atmospheric and cozy. Here are ten books that are perfect to read in the fall.
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater: Obviously because this is set in November, this is a must read for the fall. I reread it every year at the beginning of November, but this is the first year I decided to listen to the audiobook.
An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson: The cover, the descriptions, everything about this book screams autumn. It’s gorgeous.
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: While this book takes place over an entire year (and thus during all seasons), it always strikes me as an autumn-y book. Maybe it’s Mirkwood forest or Smaug’s colors or just hobbits in general. After all, Hobbit Day takes place in the fall as well!
Fawkes by Nadine Brandes: This book is a fantasy retelling of the Gunpowder Plot, which takes place on November 5. (Today!) Of course it’s perfect to read in the fall.
To Best the Boys by Mary Weber: I believe the labyrinth contest takes place in September, but even if it doesn’t, the atmosphere of this book gives off major autumn vibes.
Dragonspell by Donita K. Paul: The cover of this book always makes me think of fall because of the color palette. I need to reread the book to decide if it actually has autumn vibes in the story.
Small Spaces by Katherine Arden: If you’re looking for a spooky story to read this fall, look no further than Small Spaces. The scarecrows, the fall harvest vibes, and the creeping mist all make it a perfect autumn read.
The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman: This book includes a vast forest, crazy magic, and a creepy monster. So, uh, yeah, it’s great for fall.
Six of Crows duology by Leigh Bardugo: While the cover for Crooked Kingdom has more fall vibes, the duology as a whole is more autumn-y than Leigh’s other books. Though because of the cold atmosphere of Fjerda, it could work for a winter book too.
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling: A list of autumn books would be incomplete with Harry Potter. After all, the majority of these books take place in the fall and the atmosphere of Hogwarts just screams autumn.
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Great list! Six of Crows is the ideal autumn read, especially on rainy days. I’ve seen The Scorpio Races on a few lists this week, and I’d like to read An Enchantment of Ravens, too.
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Yes! They’re all so great. You should definitely read them. 🙂
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HP is the quintessential fall book ❤ Great list!
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Of course! Thank you 🙂
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Lord of the Rings was on my list. I think The Hobbit is another great, autumn-y choice. 🙂
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Yeah, anything Middle-earth has a late summer/fall vibe for me. Except for maybe Return of the King… that gives me a lot of spring feels.
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Yes yes! Potter = autumn. I always felt that they should be read in the fall because they start in the fall.
Also, I agree on The Hobbit, too. All of Middle Earth feels like autumn to me. Maybe because it’s autumn for the elves? Not sure, but it has that feel.
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I definitely agree about Middle-earth feeling very autumn-y. I think Return of the King reminds me a bit more of spring, though. Fellowship and The Hobbit are definitely fall!
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True, the end of Return of the King especially feels more like spring. The beginning, though, still feels like autumn (or maybe a very bleak winter by that point).
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Yesss! That’s it exactly.
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… and now I want to re-read the trilogy again. 😉
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The Scorpio Races and Harry Potter are on my list as well. And Six of Crows is on my tbr! Great post!
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Awesome! Great minds think alike. 🙂
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I totally agree with Harry Potter! That book is perfect for fall. (And for every other season, honestly.) The Hobbit is a great pick, too.
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Yesss! Harry Potter also feels very Christmas-y or wintry sometimes too.
Thanks! 🙂
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So many wonderful and atmospheric picks! Funnily enough, I just picked up a copy of Fawkes last month and, unknowing about its plotline, I’ve been saving it for the chillier autumn days! Great picks.
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Oh wow! That’s amazing. I hope you enjoyed reading Fawkes.
Thank you! 🙂
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