Cozy Fall Reads to Curl Up With

by Bo-reum Hwang

Quitting her job and divorcing her husband, Yeong-Ju, in a leap of faith, opens the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, and, welcoming new friends and visitors to her circle, builds an inviting space for hurt and lost souls to rest, heal and learn how to write their own stories. Gentle, heartfelt, and brimming with bookish charm, this novel is like a warm cup of tea on a rainy afternoon.

by Sangu Mandanna

Mika Moon has spent her life hiding her magic and avoiding other witches—until a mysterious job posting leads her to Nowhere House, where she's hired to teach three young witches who desperately need training. Between the grumpy-but-gorgeous librarian Jamie, a house full of lovable misfits, and the chaos of magical lessons gone awry, Mika discovers that breaking all the rules might be the key to finding where she belongs. Mandanna creates the ultimate cozy fantasy with found family warmth, slow-burn romance that will make you swoon, and just enough magic to feel enchanting without being overwhelming.

by John Wiswell

Shesheshen is a shapeshifting monster who's perfectly content eating the occasional human and living in her lake—until she meets Homily, a warm-hearted woman who sees her as more than a creature to be hunted. A beautiful, haunting novel about acceptance and healing, it’s ideal for readers who like their cozy reads with a little gothic moodiness.

by Valerie Burns

When Maddy Montgomery inherits her great-aunt's bakery in a small Michigan lakeside town, she also inherits a murder investigation when the previous owner winds up dead. Between perfecting her aunt's soul cake recipe and navigating small-town politics with her protective English mastiff, Baby, by her side, Maddy must solve the case to save her bakery. Burns whips up a delightful cozy mystery with all the classic ingredients: a charming lakeside setting, mouth-watering descriptions of baked goods, a lovable canine sidekick, and just enough danger to keep the pages turning.

by Becky Chambers

In a world where robots gained consciousness and peacefully retreated to the wilderness, tea monk Sibling Dex feels called to leave their monastery and serve tea to people in need of comfort. When they venture into the wild and meet Mosscap, a curious robot, an extraordinary friendship begins. Chambers creates the ultimate comfort read—a gentle, philosophical novella about purpose, burnout, and what people really need

by Kimberly Lemming

When Cinnamon's spice farm is threatened by an evil goddess, she accidentally saves a demon lord during a wine-fueled night out—and suddenly finds herself on a quest with the ridiculously handsome Fallon. Set in a diverse fantasy world with autumn harvest vibes and plenty of comfort food moments, this irreverent adventure is perfect for readers who like their cozy reads with heat, humor, and a healthy dose of chaos.

by Sara Nisha Adams

After a difficult year, Sunni retreats to her late grandmother's cottage, where she discovers a neglected garden and an equally prickly elderly neighbor, Winston. Through shared grief, garden restoration, and the mysterious appearance of evening primroses that bloom at twilight, they forge an unexpected bond that helps them both heal. A wonderful choice for readers seeking the bookish equivalent of a warm hug through stories of everyday kindness.

by Samuel Burr

Clayton Stumper, raised by eccentric enigmatologists after being abandoned as a baby at the Fellowship of Puzzlemakers, finds his world upended when his mentor Pippa passes away—leaving him one final puzzle that promises to reveal the mystery of his parentage. With its cast of lovable eccentrics, quest for belonging, and the satisfying unraveling of life's mysteries, this gloriously uplifting novel offers the perfect blend of heart and brain-teasers for cozy autumn evenings.

by Yuta Takahashi

At a tiny restaurant in Tokyo that only opens at night, a mysterious chef serves exactly what each lonely diner needs—though they never ordered it. When a curious kitten begins appearing to certain guests, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways. Takahashi's gentle novel serves up magical realism with a side of comfort food, exploring how the right meal at the right moment can change everything. 

by Ray Bradbury

When Cooger & Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show arrives in Green Town, Illinois one October, two thirteen-year-old boys discover that some autumn magic comes with a price. Bradbury's classic captures the essence of October itself—carousel music on the wind, leaves skittering down empty streets, and the delicious thrill of being slightly afraid.