I know it’s past Halloween and already November, but I don’t want to let go of autumn or spooky season just yet. So, if you’re like me and still want to read something that will put you in the mood for fall, then I have seven recommendations for you.

Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley.
If you haven’t already read this spooky classic, I highly recommend it. This one is for those who prefer books on the darker side. It’s about a young scientist who creates a monster and tries to figure out how to rectify the situation… I won’t say anything more. You’ll have to read it and find out.

Any of the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Again, this is a classic, and if you haven’t read them you absolutely should. These stories just have all the dark Victorian, slightly spooky vibes. If you like a good mystery, you should pick up one of the stories. My personal favorites are “A Study in Scarlet” and “The Hound of the Baskervilles.”

Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery.
If you read Anne of Green Gables when you were younger and fell in love with Anne, I strongly suggest you give this book a chance. It features an older Anne Shirley-Cuthbert who is now studying at university.

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.
This is a good spooky read. It’s about a boy who is raised by ghosts in a graveyard. It’s humorous, witty, and just a little bit creepy.

The Bakeshop at Pumpkin and Spice by Donna Kauffman.
If you like romance, then I suggest you pick this one up. In addition to a cozy romance, it features New England autumn, Halloween, and lots of pumpkin spice vibes.

Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman.
I think most people have heard of this one, but it’s a witty, witchy book about two sisters who are the descendants of witches and are outsiders because of it. Plus, if you’ve already read this one, try Magic Lessons or The Rules of Magic.

Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson.
This is a modern mystery, and it’s actually an add on to a trilogy called Truly Devious. You don’t have to have read the trilogy to read this book, though. It’s set in autumn and features amateur teen detective Steevie.

—Post by Leah K. ’27