Looking for your next great read? Check out our list of the top 10 must-read books for fall vibes this year. From witchy books that evoke that fall spooky feeling, books that actually take place in the fall, or maybe just books that are better near a fireplace . Don’t miss out on these page-turners that have captured readers’ hearts and minds. Get your pumpkin spice latte ready (iced for me!) and let’s dive in.
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling– When Vivi and Rhys broke up, she broke the ultimate witchy rule of “No Drunk Spellcasting!” and accidentally cursed Rhys! When he comes back to town and crazy things start happening, they must work together to break the curse and save the town. #enemiestolovers #secondchanceromance #smalltown
Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper– A queer romance set in a Halloweentown-like place during a magical contest akin to the Triwizard Tournament. #revenge #familydynasty
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center– Bodyguard Barbie is sent to protect a super hot and super famous actor who has recently acquired a stalker. To fool his family into thinking everything is fine, they pretend to be dating. Shenanigans ensue! #fakedating
Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte– This is the fall-themed Hallmark Movie that everyone wants. The small town she returns to save her family’s small business is called AUTUMNBORO for goodness sake. Kick-your-feet adorable. #smalltown
Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare– Reggie gets a job as a live-in familiar for a local eccentric witch and is thrust into a world she never knew existed. Add in the annoying nephew of her employer and an unbreakable curse, and things are bound to get crazy. #enemiestolovers #grumpysunshine
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna– Witches are always told to stay hidden, stay far apart, and keep a low profile, but Mika is lonely so she makes “fake” YouTube videos where she “pretends” to do magic. A suspicious DM leads her to Nowhere House, where she finds 3 magical orphans that need instruction and the non-magical adults that care for them. #foundfamily
Nevermore Bookstore by Kerrigan Byrne– Cady runs the Nevermore Bookstore. Her favorite part of the week is her Thursday night call with the mysterious “Fox” whose brief book orders have turned into hours-long chats. During one chat, her store is robbed and the elusive Fox is forced to leave his mountain hideaway to protect the woman he has come to love from afar. #mistakenidentity #touchheranddie
Wicked by Gregory Maguire– The backstory (And Tony-Award winning musical!) of the Wicked Witch of the West. The OG bad witch babe. Read this now in preparation for the movie this fall so you can roll your eyes and say “The book was better!”.
Not the Witch you Wed by April Asher– Violet (the non-magical one in her family) needs to find a magical mate…and fast. So does her ex (who broke her heart, if you must know), Lincoln. They agree to fake date to buy themselves some time to really find someone and get their families off their backs. As Violet’s magic begins to spark to life…other things begin to spark as well. #fakedating #secondchanceromance
Witch Please by Ann Aguirre– A cinnamon roll hero who actually bakes cinnamon rolls, a witch who uses her magic to fix malfunctioning electronics, and a curse she can’t seem to shake. Danica knows she can never be with a “mundane” human, but when she feels herself drawn to Titus, will she risk giving up her powers for a life of normalcy? #forbiddenromance #hefallsfirst
BONUS BOOKS to read with your kids:
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
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