Cozy Books to Read this Fall

There’s nothing quite like fall to make you slow down, curl up, and get lost in a good book.

The air gets crisp, the sweaters come out, and suddenly all you want is a warm drink, a soft blanket, and a story that feels like a hug (or maybe a little mystery in the air).

Whether you're craving small-town charm, magical realism, gentle romance, or a bit of autumnal suspense, I've rounded up some of the coziest reads to keep you company this season.

So light a candle, pour something warm, and let’s dive into the best cozy books to read this fall.

Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

Nothing says fall like Pumpkin Spice and author name that’s eerily close to Lorelai Gilmore. This grumpy/sunshine trope of a book is a small-town romance that just screams fall vibes.

A Fellowship of Bakers by J. Penner

Baking and magic just feel like fall to me. This cozy fantasy about a baking competition is sure to warm your heart.

Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

Does it get more Fall than this classic? If you’ve already read it, read it again, read it every year. And if you haven’t, now’s the perfect time.

The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall

“Practical Magic meets Gilmore Girls in this touching and cozy witchy romance debut thatexplores the shields we build around our hearts to retain our own magic.”

Need I say more?

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne, called this book “a warm and witchy hug of a book.” A book that feels like a hug in mug is a fall book, I’m pretty sure.

There are so many more delightfully cozy fall books that I could write about, but instead I’ll just leave you with my list. If you want more recommendations for cozy fall books (or maybe even some spooky ones), check out my full list of recommendations here.

Happy cozy reading!