While October is the home of Halloween which is many people's favorite holiday, there are other ways to celebrate the season. Depending upon your community, including fall may be something that is expected of you.
- Suggested themes include:
- Dark Academia
- Cozy Reads
- Fall in Love with a Romance
- Small Town/Cottagecore
- Nostalgia
Here are some lists to give you inspiration
Martha Stewart 11 Books That Capture the Magic of Fall
Reddit Can you please recommend books that have a fall theme, and are compelling, but aren't "cozy"?
Reddit What's the best book to read in Autumn?
Goodreads Listopia > Book Covers That Give You A Fall Vibe
The Everymom Your Perfect Fall TBR List: 40 Cozy Books to Read with a Pumpkin Spice Latte
Perpetual Page Turner The PERFECT Autumn Vibes Reading List For 2026
