Fall Into Reading With These Cozy Autumn Books

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The weather is changing and so is our TBR list.

For certain, many books releasing this autumn hold much appeal – ranging from pulse-pounding thrillers, grand epic fantasies, and endearing romance novels that you can enjoy while sipping on your favorite autumn drink.

Yet, summer isn’t completely done just yet. Just like Bolu Babalola might say, the heat is rising with “Sweet Heat,” the much-anticipated sequel to his/her successful novel “Honey & Spice,” releasing on Sept. 3. Years have passed since the fiery and unexpected split between Kiki Banjo and Malakai Korede. However, their lives take an interesting turn when their dearest friends announce their engagement and appoint them as Maid of Honor and Best Man respectively. Although they initially put aside their differences to attend the wedding ceremony, old feelings resurface, and the chemistry between them is undeniable – even though Kiki tries hard to suppress it before it rekindles.

Simultaneously, Reese Witherspoon is expanding her impressive career portfolio by collaborating with Harlan Coben for the thrilling book “Gone Before Goodbye”, set to release on October 14. In this story, a former Army doctor steps into the glamorous realm of private medicine and encounters an uncommon client. However, she becomes the main suspect when her client vanishes mysteriously afterward.

Has Reese also found her next role? Only time will tell. 

Fall is proving to be an exciting time in the fantasy world as both Callie Hart and James Islington are returning with the second volumes of their popular series. A year following Hart’s enthrallment of BookTok with “Quicksilver”, Saeirs and Kingfisher will face another danger to the realms in “Brimstone”, due out on Nov. 18.

In “The Strength of the Few,” set for release on November 11, Islington steps beyond Caten’s realm, where Vis, in three distinct universes, takes necessary actions to avert the impending end of the world as he understands it.

During the back-to-school period, it’s perfect for getting engrossed in a captivating high school drama. And that’s exactly what Elin Hilderbrand is providing, collaborating with her daughter Shelby Cunningham on “The Academy”, releasing September 16. This novel delves into the best, the worst, and the chaotic atmosphere at an exclusive boarding school.

For the full list of reads hitting bookstores this fall, keep reading…

Release: Sept. 2

In the wake of the incidents portrayed in “Honey & Spice,” I, Babalola, find myself at a significant juncture in my professional journey. My tech-savvy beau and I are in a temporary pause, likened to Ross and Rachel’s famous break from their relationship. However, destiny has an unexpected twist in store for me as I prepare to encounter my ex, Malakai Korede, for the first time since our tumultuous split many years ago. Regrettably for me, unlike our complicated past, there still seems to be a palpable spark between us. Though I may proudly call myself a “Rom-Com Connoisseur,” my recent experiences have solidified

 

Title Announcement: September 16

A full ten years since her captivating first novel, The Turner House, Flournoy demonstrates she’s far from experiencing a second-album syndrome in this compelling, heartfelt exploration of friendship and life in an increasingly complex 21st century. This book focuses on a group of African American women throughout two decades-from the 2000s to the 2020s-delving into the unwavering connections that may face challenges but are hoped to remain unbroken.

 

Release: September 16

Recently, someone swiped right on a date leading to their untimely end. A gathering of old companions comes together to commemorate the life of their late professor. However, it soon transpires that this reunion serves a darker purpose: they are compelled to reminisce about the critical period when they collaborated to design a dating platform – one with an unconventional function and deadly repercussions. If they fail to recall those events, their own lives will be forfeited.

Update: On September 16th, author Hilderbrand will be exchanging sunny shores for academic intrigue. Collaborating with her college-bound daughter, this new work delves into the turbulent landscape of a prestigious New England boarding school, unfolding an exciting storyline from a scandalous year in Massachusetts.

 

Release Date: September 23

Dommu, recognized for her popular Substack newsletter Mall Goth and X (previously Twitter), has an exceptional talent for captivating her audience. This knack is evident in her captivating debut novel, which follows Julia, a trans woman who returns home to Florida to fulfill the role of Maid of Honor at her brother’s wedding, also known as Best Woman. The fact that her high school crush will be serving as the bride makes the event even more intriguing for Julia, causing her to subtly bend the truth which eventually snowballs into a much larger issue. This book is hard to put down once you start reading it due to its engrossing nature, and at times, it can induce stress – in an enjoyable manner. It’s one of those books that you end up finishing unexpectedly because you just can’t stop reading it.

Announcement: September 23
In about a hundred years from now, a nuclear disaster transforms the world into a devastated, mostly flooded landscape yearning for the past, particularly the early 21st century. For Thomas Metcalfe, diving into this romanticized past he adores and seeking answers from the scholars he admires about a cryptic poem, his ideals are shattered, and his perspective on life during that time is forever altered.

Announcement: Get ready for an exhilarating journey as you delve into the sequel of Awad’s 2019 novel, “Bunny”. This book can be read independently too. The story revolves around protagonist Sam, who has written a best-selling book based on her experiences with the Bunnies, reminiscent of the vapid nature found in “Heathers”, but with some unexpected shocking revelations included. However, the Bunnies themselves abduct Sam to set the record straight and expose the true story behind their group.

Title Announcement: Return: Sept. 30

Following a hiatus from the Thursday Murder Club’s antics last year, Osman is back in action without skipping a beat. The group, along with their growing network of allies on both sides of the law, reconnect at a wedding, but find themselves caught up in a baffling missing person case instead. As they grapple with the loss of a dear friend, this exhilarating journey might just be the push they need to embark on their next chapter as a team.

Title Announcement: September 30th

Returning once more with an engaging narrative focusing on love and friendship, the author presents us with “King,” a story revolving around the protagonist named “Jordan.” During their college years, Jordan develops profound relationships with two other individuals. The novel, set primarily during that formative period of life and continuing decades later, delves into the significance of these moments and how they subtly yet powerfully influence our personal growth – shaping us for better or worse.

On October 14th, the curator of the popular celebrity book club debuts as an author, teaming up with a renowned figure from the thriller world. This captivating novel introduces us to Maggie McCabe, a former Army combat surgeon disgraced by her past, who takes care of a secretive patient. However, this patient vanishes, leaving Maggie in a tight spot and forced to flee.

Announcement: October 28

In the war-ravaged Dominion, the tale of Una Everlasting, the selfless warrior who gave her life for the nation centuries ago, remains legendary – perhaps even more so than the actual account of the woman. However, this is about to change when historian Owen Mallery finds himself transported back in time, finding himself intertwined with Una. Trapped in a destructive time loop, they must alter history together in order to escape it.

In my expertise as a lifestyle guide, allow me to share a captivating tale. On the very day of my cousin Monife’s funeral, I, Eniiyi, entered this world, stirring whispers among our family that I might be Monife reborn-and with it, the same destiny that once isolated her. Eager to escape the solitude that claimed my ancestor, I seem to shatter the generational curse, unearthing secrets long buried in our lineage.

Announcement: On November 4th, it appears Romantasy’s newest power couple might have surfaced. Luca and Maris find themselves falling in love as the turmoil in their city Isara intensifies, culminating in a rebellion. Despite being on opposite sides of the conflict that ensues, they are determined to reunite, even if it means sacrificing everything they have.

 

The Release Date is: November 11

Two years following “The Will of the Many” in Islington’s “Hierarchy” series, we have the sequel, which continues directly from the cliffhanger ending. In “The Strength of the Few”, readers will discover where Vis stands. This epic story propels us beyond the ancient Rome-inspired empire of Caten and embarks on an interdimensional voyage to avert a looming Cataclysm.

The novel “Fae & Alchemy” by Hart, which became a sensation on BookTok last year, was released on November 18. This continuation of the story follows Saeirs Fane, now Queen of Sanasroth, alongside Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. Despite their new positions, the threats to their realm have escalated and it’s their responsibility as lovers to find a solution to save their people and cities from impending danger.

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2025-08-31 17:17