Hello darlings, September is finally here! Time for warm tones, comfy clothes, lots of tea and late-night reads snuggled in bed. I'm usually a mood reader, but this autumn, I want to try to stick to a fall-themed tbr. I gathered a few books that I've been wanting to read for a while, book suggestions from my sister and some I would like to reread if I manage to read all the others. Here we go.
I've wanted to read this for years, and
now I finally can. I know it sounds silly, but while doing research on Jane
Austen for school, I came to learn a lot of "spoilers" on the three
books I still hadn't read: Persuasion, Emma, and Mansfield Park. Now that some
time has passed, and I have almost completely forgotten the spoilers, I feel
like I can read the books for the first time savouring every word and building
expectations on how they're going to end. Does anyone get what I'm talking
about? Anyway, I put it in my list cause I believe the story takes place during
Autumn, and because Miss Austen always makes me feel cosy and at home.
I've never read a Ray
Bradbury book, but everyone says they're the perfect autumn reads, so I
couldn't skip on this one. I hope it lives up to my expectations, and I'm
really looking forward to watching the movie after I've finished reading it.
Ever since I watched Easy A, this has been
on my tbr. It has been quite a long time now that I think of it. I guess I've
been postponing it because I'm afraid of the feelings it could stir up, being a
young single mother. I'm grateful for living in the twenty-first century
though, the only thing people say to me when I tell them I have a daughter is:
"Oh, you're really young."
Another classic! I know what you're
thinking, but fall makes me feel nostalgic. I don't know what to say about
Hamlet that's not already been said other than "you should read it
too".
It's not fall without a little bit of
magic and a trip to Hogwarts. This is an autumn staple for many reasons. First
of all, the setting. Second, it takes place during the school year (which is
the main reason for my next picks too). And third, the childhood memories."Whether you come back by page or by the big screen,
Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home." I don't know what's
cosier than that.
This was suggested by my sister, and I'm
pretty excited to read it cause it seems really good. Like, Ever After High but
better. I'm always rooting for outcasts, weirdos, complex, badass characters,
which usually leads me to love antagonists. But this time roles are reversed,
and although I know I'll love Agatha I'm also really looking forward to reading
Sophie's wicked descend into darkness.
Another sis pic, but really is on my tbr
since being in Zoella's book club back in 2016. I also needed a contemporary
standalone to lighten the mood and just be a quick read, I'm pretty sure I'll
devour it in no time. Since reading it, my sister has been diving into a
lot of fanfiction, so I wonder if it's going to happen to me as well.
I actually just finished reading the whole
trilogy. The first book is really autumnal, since it takes place throughout the
entire season, and it's a sweet and lovely read. Beware, though, that when you
finish it, you'll need to read the second one right after it. Damn
cliffhangers.
Let's sprinkle a little bit of pride! While delving into current and serious
topics, this book made me laugh so hard. Lots of references to Harry Potter and
other nerdy matters, a ton of irony, a cute af love story, and letters. I mean,
emails... but in this case, it's the same. Letters from a mysterious boy. If
you haven't read it yet, just trust me. You won't regret it.
An all-time favourite. Bilbo's adventure
brings us back to a time of legends, way before the Age of Men, where a throne
needs to be claimed, a dragon has to be defeated, and a little Hobbit takes a
decision that will change his life forever. If you haven't read it yet, what
are you doing with your life?! Also, this book has one of the best opening
lines ever.
I think this is an underestimated book. We
pretty much all know the story thanks to the Studio Ghibli adaptation, but what
the majority doesn't know is that the book and the movie are two separate
worlds. They're both marvellous and magical in different ways, and I think they
deserve to be seen as different creatures since the only things they have in
common are the two main characters and (loosely) the major turning points.
Plus, the book is the first one in a trilogy, so there's more to the story.
This has become one of my absolute
favourites. Both the plot and characters are mesmerising, devious, and
deliciously wicked. I think it fits every season, but I'm going to reread it
while waiting for Queen Of Nothing. I'm counting the days.
If you haven't read it, I have a full
review here. It's a perfect transition from
summer to winter vibes, and I loved the setting oh so much.
I read this book a really long time ago,
and remember loving it. But I have no longer memory of the story or characters
(except for the Fire Queen, she was amazing), so I think it's due a reread.
It's set in London, I vaguely recall a lot of rainy days, and follows the story
of a werewolves clan problems. It's hilarious.
Did you think I was done with classics?
Nu-uh. Heathcliff and Catherine's love story is one of the most beautiful and
tormented in literature, which makes for a perfect fall read. It has a poetic
yet dark atmosphere, almost Gothic. Fun fact: Eclipse made me read it. Who else
can relate?
This is a not so popular book from Louisa
May Alcott that I've always loved more than Little Women. I used to read it
every year when I was younger, so I hope to be able to reread it and see if I
still feel the same about the story and characters.
Carlos Ruiz Zafon is one of my favourite
authors, and this is the book that made me love his work so much back when I
was fourteen. It's a story about forgotten books, a mysterious author, and a
quest to unravel the truth in a dark, after-war Barcelona.
This isn't a novel, but I feel it belongs
on this list too. I've been watching Harmony's videos for two years
now, and ever since I've been interested in practising witchcraft. I've always
been fascinated by paganism and ancient religions but had very little
knowledge of them, cause when I was little my mom banned every kind of magic as
"devil's work". So I'm looking forward to educating myself more on
the topic.
This wraps up my fall tbr. Let me know in the comments which books you have on your list, I'd love to know. I hope you found some inspiration and wish you a good reading season, make the most of it.
Till next Sunday, have a lovely week!
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