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I put together a selection of 9 books to choose from this Autumn to bring some magic into your life! The yellowing leaves, rainy afternoons, and the delicious smell of coffee… There’s not a better and cozier season than the fall. It’s the perfect time for readers to cozy up next to their fireplaces or television screens imitating a fireplace and read a good book with some magic, mystery, a steamy romance, or all of the above!
Here’s the list of 9 Books for you to read this Autumn! 🙂
1. The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
Clementine has planned everything perfectly, she works tirelessly and hopes to find love. But all of her perfectly laid-out plans go out the window when she inherits her late aunt’s quirky apartment. She moves into the place where she meets a strange man, who just walks into her kitchen one day. But he’s so unbelievably perfect, it’s almost too good to be true. Except it is… Suddenly she’s hit by the realization that he lives seven years in the past, and she lives seven years in his future. Will she let herself fall for this stranger when she knows they can never fully be together or walk away from love? Ashley Poston’s novel explores love like never before. Yes, we all heard how important timing is. But what if it’s literally NOT possible for you to live at the same time as your soulmate?
“Nothing lasts forever. Not the good things, not the bad. So just find what makes you happy, and do it for as long as you can.”
Read it now: Goodreads | Amazon
2. What You Are Looking for Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama
„What are you looking for?“ – asks Sayuri Komachi all the visitors entering Hatori Community House. This is a question asked by so many librarians around the world. But Sayuri has a special ability to always recommend books to readers that will change the course of their lives for the better. This charming novel explores the power of books and stories in our lives and how they can help to motivate us. It’s for everyone who needs a little inspiration and a magical touch to move them forward and maybe help nudge them in the right direction. We meet different characters with different struggles in their career or personal life and witness the conversation they have with Sayuri Komachi who will hand them a surprise book with all the answers they didn’t even know they were looking for.
“You may say that it was the book, but it’s how you read a book that is most valuable, rather than any power it might have itself.”
Read it now: Goodreads | Amazon
3. Hex Appeal by Kate Johnson
Essie and her coven live in an enchanted house that is disguised by most people. This is why it’s an interesting turn of events when Josh, the new landlord turns up on Beldam House’s door. He’s there to collect rent, which is 300 years too late. That’s how long the tenants have not paid. In this quirky, magical story Essie and Josh explore a new romance while also discovering a hidden family secret that suddenly threatens them. Now they have to fight a monster together to save the coven, Beldam House, and each other.
“He inhaled, and there was the sharp scent of snow, the tang of pine needles, and a smoke that had nothing to do with the fireplace.”
Read it now: Goodreads | Amazon
4. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
What would you do if you could change all your regrets? This is exactly what happens to Nora Seed when she finds herself in the Midnight Library. With the books in the library, Nora can undo every one of her regrets, and work towards a better life. But nothing comes without a price, does it? Soon Nora has to realize that her new choices placed the library and her in newfound danger. She has to evaluate if regrets are just a part of the existence we all deal with. The Midnight Library makes you raise questions about your own life, and what makes life worth living. Are you the happiest version of yourself you could be? It’s definitely an experience that will make you rethink your own life and guide you on the walk of self-reflection.
“The only way to learn is to live.”
Read it now: Goodreads | Amazon
5. Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
How would you sell coffee in a place where no one knows what coffee actually is? That’s what Viv is attempting in the city of Thune after a lifetime of fighting battles. But this orc doesn’t just find success in her new business adventure but meets an interesting group of new friends, family even, and love. This heartwarming read will have you craving a freshly brewed cup of coffee with a warm cinnamon roll. Is there anything cozier than low-stakes fantasy books for autumn?
“She was smiling, and for the first time, the building, the city, this place… felt like hers. A place she’d still be tomorrow, the week after, next season, next year…. Home.”
Read it now: Goodreads | Amazon
6. The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
The Lost Bookshop is a dual storyline where we follow Martha, who just escaped an abusive marriage, Henry an obsessed PhD student willing to do anything to find an old manuscript, and our narrator: Opaline, from the 1920’s. These characters have one thing in common. All of them were side characters in their own life for too long. They all fall under the Lost Bookshop’s spell, where they’re transported into a magical realm of self-discovery, where every story is as magical and extraordinary as the ones on the history book pages.
‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’
Read it now: Goodreads | Amazon
7. The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
Spooky Halloween vibes, small-town charm, and hexes gone wrong describe this steamy, cozy novel by Erin Sterling. Vivienne Jones puts a harmless curse on her ex-boyfriend after their horrible breakup, only for the Ex Hex to turn out to be not so harmless after all. Suddenly, Vivi and Rhys, the annoyingly gorgeous ex have to work together to break the curse and save the town. A fun and spicy read for anyone interested in a little magical touch. Could not ask for anything more from our books this autumn.
“Never mix vodka and witchcraft”
Read it now: Goodreads | Amazon
8. Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Divine Rivals is an epic enemies-to-lovers fantasy where two rival journalists fall in love most unexpectedly. This heart-wrenching story follows Iris Winnow, whose best way to keep her family together in times of war is to win a promotion at the Oath Gazette. Iris forges an unexpected connection with her biggest rival at the paper, Roman Kitt. Rebecca Ross blends romance and mythology seamlessly in this novel.
“I think we all wear armor. I think those who don’t are fools, risking the pain of being wounded by the sharp edges of the world, over and over again. But if I’ve learned anything from those fools, it is that to be vulnerable is a strength most of us fear. It takes courage to let down your armor, to welcome people to see you as you are.”
Read it now: Goodreads | Amazon
9. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Mika Moon has to isolate herself from other witches as being close together would make their powers too strong and could draw unwanted attention. She lives an ordinary life alone and creates videos only „pretending to be a witch“. One day she gets a message from a stranger. They are asking her to visit Nowhere House and teach three young witches how to use their powers. In this wholesome story, Mika finds a new chosen family and love in the most unexpected place while embracing change and fighting for it!
“It’s a leap of faith to love people and let yourself be loved. It’s closing your eyes, stepping off a ledge into nothing, and trusting that you’ll fly rather than fall. I can’t step off the ledge for you. It’s something only you can do.”
Read it now: Goodreads | Amazon
I sincerely hope this list helped you find some magical books to add to your TBR this Autumn! Do you have your own recommendations to share? I’d love to learn about them, feel free to leave them in the comments!
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