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Warm up your Fall #Shelfie with these Cozy Reads
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Warm up your Fall #Shelfie with these Cozy Reads

September 13, 2017October 1, 2020 Steph 13 comments

Fall is right around the corner and with it come leaves changing in color, crisp air, and the perfect excuse to curl up in bed with a good book.

During the coziest season of the year, I love setting up the ambiance of my room with fairy lights to perfectly suit my mellow mood while William Fitzsimmons plays in the background. Aside from binge-watching my favorite shows on Netflix, there are nights I just nestle under my blanket, snuggling up with a heartwarming (sometimes gut-wrenching) book and my mandatory cup of hot chocolate. Below you will find some of my page-turner suggestions (in the paranormal, mystery, and romance genres) to comfort you during the long cold nights ahead.

Poison by Chris Woodingpoison chris wooding

I first read Poison back in high school ten years ago and I was immediately obsessed with this gothic and compelling masterpiece from Chris Wooding. Set in third person narrative, it follows the story of Poison, a willful girl who lives in the Marshes. Her sister is snatched by the Scarecrow and must leave the Marshes to seek out the Phaerie Lord in order to get her back. She finds herself in unfamiliar places, struggling against powers larger than herself. Though this dark fantasy novel is targeted more towards readers of Young Adult fiction, there is a lot that older readers can get out of it. It has an ability to reel you in with its folklore tropes, dangerous realms, sinister characters and unforeseen twists weaved together by Wooding’s hauntingly beautiful and descriptive writing style. [ Purchase Poison here. ]

 

Origin by Dan Brown (Release date: October 3, 2017)

dan brown origin book

Being an avid reader of Mr. Brown’s works and equally fascinated with their film adapations, the next book in our list is a novel from the renowned thriller author himself. The fifth installment in the Robert Langdon series centers around the questions – Where do we come from and where are we going? It features the protagonist, Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology, on a perilous quest interlaced by enigmatic symbols science, religion, history, and art all against the backdrop of four cities in Spain. If you’re a fan of the author’s take on religious conspiracies and thought-provoking and abstruse topics, you definitely want to put this on top of your TBR (to be read) list.  To learn more about Origin, visit the book’s offical site.[ Pre-order/purchase Origin here. ]

The Child Finder novel by Rene Denfieldthe child finder novel

While I have yet to read Denfield’s successful first book, The Enchanted, I have read good reviews about this mysteriously captivating crime thriller. The main character and “child finder” private investigator Naomi travels to the backwoods of Oregon to unravel the mystery surrounding the 3-year disappearance of the young Madison Culver but finds pieces to her own fragmented past.

[ Purchase The Child Finder here. ]

 

Come away with me by Karma Brown
come away with me karma brown

If you’re looking for a light read that gently tugs at your heartstrings, you may want to get a copy of Come Away with Me. With a rare combination of drama and surprise, this debut novel from the Canadian writer is a profoundly poignant story of a woman’s journey from esoteric loss to healing through love, family and adventure. This book will be the perfect romantic interlude as we head into fall.

[ Purchase Come Away with Me here. ]

 

Sweet Thing by Renee Carlinosweet thing renee carlino

Synopsis:

Mia Kelly is a twenty-five-year-old walking Gap ad who thinks she has life figured out when her father’s sudden death uproots her from slow-paced Ann Arbor to New York City’s bustling East Village. There she discovers her father’s spirit for life and the legacy he left behind with the help of an old café, a few eccentric friends, and one charming musician. Will Ryan is good-looking, poetic, spontaneous, and on the brink of fame when he meets Mia, his new landlord, muse, and personal heartbreaker. A story of self-discovery and friendship, Sweet Thing shines light on the power of loving and letting go. 

[ Purchase Sweet Thing here. ]

Which of the books above are you interested to read? Let me know what’s on your Fall Reading list as I’m always on the lookout for spines to crack:)

steph cruz

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13 comments

  1. Brogan's Journal says:
    September 14, 2017 at 2:58 am

    Lovely post girlie! I think I’m into Come away with me and Sweet thing!

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  2. Amber Myers says:
    September 15, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    Yes! Reading is the best. I’m adding some of these to my list. I LOVED Come With Me. All her books are fabulous. I recently finished her latest.

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  3. jhilmil says:
    September 15, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    I think I’ll go with the Child Finder and evergreen Dan Brown’s novels. Child Finder looks intriguing enough with some thrills. Thanks for this.

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  4. Akamatra says:
    September 16, 2017 at 10:17 am

    I have had my eye set on Origin and it’s high time I read it.

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  5. Flo says:
    September 16, 2017 at 11:38 am

    I’m so looking forward to reading a few novels this Fall! I’ve never really been a fan of Dan Brown but my husband is. I’d probably like Come Away With Me.

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  6. Teona's Wanderlust says:
    September 16, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    Great reading list, it’s good that you picked books from different genders. I can’t wait for Dan Brown’s new book ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. Amrita says:
    September 16, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    I have stalked up my library for the fall and winter .Loved the description.The best feeling in the world when we read and get lost.

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  8. Marlene Wetch says:
    September 16, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    Well, I did not know that Dan Brown had a book coming out! I love the Robert Langdon series and am so ecstatic for this new installment!

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  9. Chelf says:
    September 16, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    ah, don’t we all love a good autumnal book and a cup of tea to go with it! The definition of hygge! Great recommendations, I’ll see if I can find any of these books at my local bookshop.

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  10. Amila says:
    September 17, 2017 at 7:32 am

    These are great suggestions.Reading is always a good idea to any season.But these book suggestions sound like hot for the season!

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  11. Ania Travels says:
    September 18, 2017 at 9:21 am

    Thanks for these recommendations. I’m always looking for new books to read. I’ll be traveling next couple weeks will have to download a couple of these as ebooks.

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  12. Elizabeth Seal says:
    September 21, 2017 at 11:41 am

    Your blog is so dreamy, I love it! And such great reads, my partner is a huge fan of Dan Brown books so will have to buy him that one ๐Ÿ˜€ xx

    elizabeth โ™ก โ€Ice Creamโ€ whispers Clara
    (lets follow each other on bloglovin or instagram)

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  13. Melissa says:
    September 27, 2017 at 10:46 am

    This is such a great list! I’ve been so busy lately that reading has not been a priority. Now that the weather is cooling off I need to get back into it. Will definitely be picking something from this list ๐Ÿ™‚

    xo, Melissa http://www.theincogneatist.com/

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