{ Blogtober 2025 - Day 24 - Fall books to enjoy }

 

I love reading, and if I had to choose where to spend the rest of my life, I would probably live in a huge old library.

 

I mean, just look at that, how could you not want to sit on a desk, pull out a book and read in that gorgeous setting.  I know I would.

 

 

It's autumn in Shady Hollow, and residents are looking forward to harvest feasts. But then a rabbit discovers a grisly crop: the bones of a moose.

Soon, the owner of Joe's Mug is dragged out of the coffeeshop and questioned by the police about the night his wife walked out of his life—and Shady Hollow—forever. It seems like an open-and-shut case, but dogged reporter Vera Vixen doesn't believe gentle Joe is a killer. She'll do anything to prove his innocence ... even if it means digging into secrets her neighbors would rather leave buried. 

 

 

  

Today is the last day of fall. It is also Old Mr. Bear's birthday. After a few morning chores and a scrumptious breakfast, Old Mr. Bear sets out from his den beneath the yew tree in search of mushrooms for dinner. But it would seem the Forest has other plans. Guided by a tall black rabbit with magnificent antlers, Old Mr. Bear is caught up in a bizarre and magical adventure filled with ancient monsters, haunting smells and secret orders. For in the Wilds, mystery lurks around every corner. 

 

 

 

When Jeanie’s aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job.

Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor’s gossip at all costs. But Jeanie’s arrival disrupts Logan’s routine and he wants nothing to do with the irritatingly upbeat new girl, except that he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her.

Will Jeanie’s happy-go-lucky attitude win over the grumpy-but-gorgeous Logan, or has this city girl found the one person in town who won’t fall for her charm, or her pumpkin spice lattes…

 

 

When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can't understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues… she just needs someone to help her out.

Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he's been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help!

Hazel didn’t go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells…

 

Murder shatters the peace at Bellamy Farm just as autumn and the annual fall festival promises a fresh start for Shiloh Bellamy. When a townswoman's body is found beneath a scarecrow, Shiloh's lifelong best friend becomes the prime suspect, forcing Shiloh to dive into the secrets lurking behind her small Michigan town's welcoming façade.

Determined to clear Kristy's name, Shiloh finds herself juggling farm responsibilities, community tensions, and the antics of her lovable pug. As she hunts for the real killer, Shiloh must confront old rivalries and trust her instincts before the harvest―and her friendships―are lost for good.

With Amanda Flower's signature warmth and humor, Put Out to Pasture blends the suspense of a small-town whodunit with the comfort of genuine relationships and a lively farm setting. This story is a charming escape for anyone who loves clever mysteries, quirky characters, and the hope of second chances.

 

In this cozy, heartwarming romantic fantasy story, Kiela escapes the fire at the Great Library of Alyssium and saves a few magical tomes along the way. She ends up back in her parents’ cottage on a faraway island with Caz, her assistant who happens to be a friendly spider plant.

There, she uses the books she rescued to save the creatures and inhabitants of her new home. Along the way, she falls for her handsome neighbor. As she uses the illegal magic to help the townspeople, she might just be putting them all in danger. 

 

 

There is a house outside of Rainbow Town where you can send a letter telling all your troubles. If they send you a ticket, you can bring it to the house on the first day of the rainy season you are granted admission to the Rainfall Market. Once inside, you have a week to find what your perfect life will look like. But if you cannot, you will be left to wander the Rainfall Market forever.

Serin longs for a chance to enter the Rainfall Market. Her sister is gone, she struggles with school, and she and her mother struggle financially. When she receives the coveted ticket, she is determined to find a better life.

When she enters, she meets a magical cat named Issha who acts as her guide as they travel through the magical stores in the market. Will she find the happy ending she is longing for?