The dark half of the year is nearly upon us, which means it's time to settle in with haunting, atmospheric reads and a good candle. Check out a short list of our favorite fall reads below!
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BEYOND THE ACHING DOOR by Victoria Mier is set in the midst of a Philadelphian autumn, resplendent with rain-damp cobblestones, leaf-choked puddles, and the curl of woodsmoke on the air. paperback | hardcover
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EMIILY WILDE'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES by Heather Fawcett features a gorgeous wintery setting for its academic rivals to ... something else entirely storyline. paperback | hardcover | audiobook
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MRS. DEATH MISSES DEATH by Saleena Godden is a strange, skittering tale of death, anthropomorphized as an older Black woman; poetically written and full of wondrous hope. hardcover
- ONE DARK WINDOW by Rachel Gillig is an atmospheric, gothic romantic fantasy with a unique tarot-card based magic system, and all the foggy, dangerous autumnal woods you could dream of. paperback | audiobook
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A TEMPEST OF TEA by Hafsah Faizal is a Peaky Blinders-esque urban fantasy filled with romance, revenge, a heist and tons of intrigue. Though not particularly autumnal in its setting, it somehow manages to scratch the itch perfectly. paperback | hardcover | audiobook
- THE FALL THAT SAVED US by Tamara Jer ée is an urban fantasy romance with a paranormal love interest, investigation of religious trauma, cozy bookshop setting and all the Supernatural vibes. paperback