100 Best Fall Books to Read List: Cozy, Romantic, Spooky, and More for All Ages

Fall is the perfect season to cozy up with a good book, whether you’re drawn to romance, mystery, or classic tales. The crisp air and warm drinks create an ideal atmosphere for indulging in stories that match the season’s magic.

We’ve curated the ultimate list of 100 fall books to read, offering everything from cozy romances to spooky thrillers, and a selection of kid-friendly and teen titles.

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Whether you’re a fan of aesthetic fall vibes or classic literature, this list will help you find your perfect fall read!

20 Best Fall Books to Read List

1. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

2. The Secret History by Donna Tartt

3. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

4. Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

5. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

6. An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson

7. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

8. Circe by Madeline Miller

9. The Witch’s Daughter by Paula Brackston

10. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

11. Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie

12. A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

13. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

14. Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

15. The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware

16. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

17. The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

18. The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry

19. Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss

20. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

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15 Romance Fall Books to Read

1. Autumn by the Sea by Melissa Tagg

2. Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte

3. The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

4. November 9 by Colleen Hoover

5. The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker

6. Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

7. Autumn Lover by Elizabeth Lowell

8. Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren

9. Book Lovers by Emily Henry

10. Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill

11. The Switch by Beth O’Leary

12. The Bridge by Karen Kingsbury

13. The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary

14. The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie

15. Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah

20 Fall Books to Read for Kids

1. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

2. The Little Scarecrow Boy by Margaret Wise Brown

3. The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons

4. Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson

5. The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry

6. Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert

7. Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak

8. The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

9. The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger

10. Duck and Goose Find a Pumpkin by Tad Hills

11. Strega Nona’s Harvest by Tomie dePaola

12. The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano

13. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves by Lucille Colandro

14. How to Catch a Witch by Alice Walstead

15. The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll

16. Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins by James Dean

17. The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz

18. Autumn is for Apples by Michelle Knudsen

19. Goodnight Goon by Michael Rex

20. The Roll-Away Pumpkin by Junia Wonders

15 Cozy Fall Books to Read

1. The Cozy Tea Shop in the Castle by Caroline Roberts

2. The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin

3. The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

4. The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

5. The Cafe by the Sea by Jenny Colgan

6. The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan

7. A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey

8. The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams

9. The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg

10. The Wedding Shop by Rachel Hauck

11. The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

12. The Little Bakery on Rosemary Lane by Ellen Berry

13. Autumn Light by Pico Iyer

14. Still Life by Sarah Winman

15. The Simplicity of Cider by Amy E. Reichert

10 Fall Books to Read for Teens

1. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

2. One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

3. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

4. Lovely War by Julie Berry

5. Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

6. An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

7. Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell

8. The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw

9. A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro

10. The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

20 Spooky Fall Books to Read

1. The Shining by Stephen King

2. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

3. The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay

4. The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

5. Pet Sematary by Stephen King

6. Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

7. The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

8. Dracula by Bram Stoker

9. The House Next Door by Anne Rivers Siddons

10. Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado

11. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

12. Coraline by Neil Gaiman

13. The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

14. Lock Every Door by Riley Sager

15. House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

16. The Woman in Black by Susan Hill

17. The Whisper Man by Alex North

18. The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

19. The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters

20. The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Classic Fall Books to Read

1. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

2. Dracula by Bram Stoker

3. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

4. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

5. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

6. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

7. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

8. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

9. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

10. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Aesthetic Fall Books to Read

1. If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

2. The Secret History by Donna Tartt

3. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

4. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

5. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

6. The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman

7. The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

8. Autumn by Ali Smith

9. The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow

10. The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo

This collection provides a wide variety of reading options, perfect for any fall mood!

Conclusion:

From heartwarming romances to spine-chilling thrillers, the fall season is packed with reading adventures for everyone.

Whether you’re looking to explore the cozy, classic, or spooky side of fall books, our list of 100 Fall books to read has something for every reader—kids, teens, and adults alike.

Grab a blanket, and a hot drink, and get lost in the perfect fall novel that suits your mood. Happy reading!