10 Cosy Reads for Autumn Evenings
With the cosy season upon us, we are excited to collect our favourite autumn reads together ready for many hours of blankets, tea, and stories.
There is something about the turning of the leaves and the crispy mornings that get us ready for that state of hibernation that lends itself to long reading sessions. We can’t wait!
And so, to get in the mood for the autumn season, we have pulled together a list of ten cosy reads for autumn evenings. From cosy romances through to autumn classics, we have a bit of gothic and a little touch of witchy. All perfect for the season.
Magical and Witchy Vibes
1. The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern
A magical, wandering circus only open at night, filled with wonder, illusions, and a quiet love story. Filled with lush, dreamlike prose and enchanting atmosphere. Enjoy the autumn cosy vibes with this mysterious, twilight magic with glowing tents in chilly night air.
2. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches - Sangu Mandanna
A warm, witchy romcom about a solitary witch who finds belonging with a quirky household. A cosy story about found family, tea-drinking, gentle magic. This book is great for witchcraft, golden leaves, and whimsical October energy.
3. The Once and Future Witches - Alix E. Harrow
In 1893, three estranged sisters join the suffrage movement through witchcraft. This cosy read blends folklore, sisterhood, and spellcraft. It is ideal for autumn vibes with witches, smoky evenings, and harvest-season atmosphere.
Romance and Uplifting Comfort
4. The Pumpkin Spice Café - Laurie Gilmore
A sweet, small-town romance set in autumn, where a woman helps run her aunt’s café. This booktok sensation is part of a super popular series filled with baked goods, community charm, and gentle romance. It is a practically a love letter to pumpkin spice, falling leaves, and October cosiness.
5. The Book of Beginnings - Sally Page
A woman finds herself temporarily running her uncle’s stationery shop, where she meets locals who help her discover kindness, community, and new beginnings. The cosy vibes of a stationery shop full of pens, journals, and quiet human connection makes it a heartwarming read. This about new starts and reflection echos the seasonal shift with falling leaves, cups of tea, and fresh chapters.
6. The Dead Romantics - Ashley Poston
A ghostwriter returns home for her father’s funeral and meets the ghost of her editor. A story of grief, romance, and second chances. This book blends themes of loss with humour, magical realism, and warmth. Ghosts and graveyards with tender romance, ideal for a spooky but soft October nights.
7. Anne of Green Gables - L. M. Montgomery
A literary classic, the orphan Anne Shirley brings imagination, joy, and chaos into life at Green Gables farm. This story is a comfort read full of nostalgia, friendship, and nature. The descriptions of “October’s bright blue weather” and rural beauty capture the harvest season.
Mystery and Gothic Autumn Classics
8. The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman
Four retirees in a quiet village form a club to solve crime cold cases, and end up entangled in a murder mystery of their own. Elder sleuths, gentle humour, and friendship make it uplifting and fun. This series of cosy crime books are curl-up-by-the-fire mystery with village charm.
9. The Secret History - Donna Tartt
A group of eccentric classics students at a New England college fall into dark intrigue and secrets. This is dark academia genre at its finest with collegiate atmosphere, crisp fall air, and psychological intrigue. We are talking libraries, golden leaves, and the intensity of campus life in autumn.
10. Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier
A young bride moves to her husband’s estate, Manderley, where the memory of his first wife haunts every corner. This gothic classic is comforting with its rich suspense, intrigue and romance. The misty gardens, storm-lashed coastlines, and candlelit rooms are perfect for the moody essence of autumn.
Wishing you a happy and cosy autumn reading.