hey friends!! i know the “bulk” of autumn is already over but it’s still in the high 80ºFs in LA and it hasn’t set in my brain that autumn is here. but since it’s halloween, i thought i’d share some things to consume to help get you into the mood. :)))
books to read in autumn:
the mara dyer trilogy, by michelle hodkin
i read this trilogy so many years ago (and wrote a review for the conclusion) and it’s still one of my favorites. i remember it being particularly creepy, mysterious, and tense aka ALL THE SPOOKY FEELZ. plus the sexual tension was peak.
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the night circus, by erin morgenstern
an icon!! although i don’t remember much of the night circus in terms of plot/story, the setting and aura are still vivid in my mind. everything about the magic was one of a kind.
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the secret history, by donna tartt
i read the secret history earlier this year and adored it! it makes me want to put on a sweater and huddle in an art museum. maybe it’s because the story follows a group of college students who did something bad, or maybe it’s because it’s set in the east coast in the autumn/winter. either way, i think it’s great for this time of year.
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fangirl, by rainbow rowell
ahhhh i’m bringing back so many oldies and fangirl reminds me of when i first began my book blogging. the story follows a girl entering her first year of college. it makes me think of pumpkin spice, chocolate, sweaters, and staying indoors. aka AUTUMN.
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the dreadful tale of prosper redding, by alexandra bracken
i actually JUST finished this book! it was released last year but i finally got around to it – mostly because i wanted to save it for halloween. it’s a middle-grade novel following a boy named prosper and a fiend (or demon) stuck inside of him. it’s hilarious and i enjoyed it so so much.
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here’s to a fantastic spooky season!! i hope you have a safe & fun halloween <33333 if you have any good autumn book/movie/music/media recs, please share them in the comments below!
The Mara Dyer series has been on my tbr for AGES! I’ve heard such good things about it but I’m so bad at finishing book series, haha! I loved reading fangirl, such a cute book!
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The Night Circus is definitely atmospheric, especially once the circus is founded. Maybe Cirque du Freak? I’ve only ever seen the film, but if the book or manga is anything like the film then I’d definitely say that would be a good title too. There are vampires and other spooky things afoot.
Oh yeah– the Mara Dyer seris is PERFECT for fall. And Fangirl totally makes me think of Pumpkin Breves or whatever Levi makes.
Had no idea Fangirl could be an Autumn book (still on my tbr list T.T). Now I know when’s a good time to read it:) And I have a recommendation for this list: Gilt Hollow by Lorie Langdon (if I remember correctly, this book has a great Autumn vibe). And we can’t forget Harry Potter;)
yes to these titles! i love mara dyer, it’s just perfect and creepy, which was totally unexpected! i have prosper redding on my tbr, but i don’t think i can get to it before december rolls around xD
Tasya // The Literary Huntress
This is such a great list! I loved fangirl, it’s so cozy and definitely perfect for a cozy and rainy day!