☕ dark and cozy fall books you haven't heard of yet 🍂🕯️ (autumn book recommendations)
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hello friends! today i'm giving you a wonderful list of fall / autumn book recommendations, focusing on some classic cozy books but also recommending some slightly more hidden gems that i think are perfect for fall or even halloween!
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Hi! My name is Leonie and I am a 24 year old girl who loves talking about books! From YA to non-fiction to classics, I read it all (although fantasy will always be my fave). I live in the Netherlands and go to university, but make booktube videos in my spare time :)
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Ah I’m so ready for autumn!! 🍁 🍁🍁
✨sweater weather✨
✨books✨
✨pretty colors✨
✨some rain✨
✨hot cocoa or coffee✨
✨cats✨
✨all together snuggled up in a blanket✨
Is all perfect ☕️ 🍁
PERIODTT
Exactly my thoughts! Can't wait for actual fall to come, have been compiling my fall-TBR for weeks :D (here in Germany, it's been very sunny and warm these past few days :/)
AMEN
The opposite here, we're at the beginning of Spring time... after such a mild winter😥😥😥😥
@@DieterRahm1845 Where??
our queen leonie coming to make the best season of the year even better with her recommendations
It seems that you're head over heels in love with her.
I think you're the rightest person to recommend fall books. You have a very nice autumn vibes in all your videos:>🍁
🍂 🍁 T I M E S T A M P S 🍁 🍂
🍁 read cause the movie's coming out
3:43 - Dune
🍁 books that everyone always recommends for fall
4:38 - Uprooted
5:14 - The Invisible Life of Addie Larue
6:01 - The Night Circus
6:31 - If We Were Villains
7:19 - Ninth House
7:47 - Mexican Gothic
🍁 more books you should read
8:39 - The Yellow Wallpaper
11:27 - The Girl and the Ghost
12:41 - The Remains of the Day
12:56 - Klara and the Sun
13:22 - Never Let Me Go
13:49 - Wilder Girls
14:59 - Girls with Sharp Sticks
15:58 - The Book of Lost Things
happy reading!
Thanks, that's useful for copy and paste on goodreads
There's a reason The Yellow Wallpaper is still taught at universities. Such a great story, I've read it 20+ times.
last fall i read: we have always lived in the castle by shirley jackson, the picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde, the secret history by donna tartt, housekeeping by marilynne robinson, and rebecca by daphne du maurier, and the snowy autumnal vibes could not have been more immaculate
Your taste is immaculate
Books recommended:
Pt 1
Dune
Uprooted
The invisible life of Addie Larue
The Night Circus
If We Were Villains
Ninth House
Mexican Gothic
Pt 2
The yellow Wallpaper (short story)
The Girl and The Ghost
Kazuo Ishiguro (All his books)
- The Remains of the Day
- Klara and the Sun
- Never Let Me Go
Wilder Girls
Girls with Sharp Sticks
The Book of Lost Things
Thanks bestie
Thank uu
Thank you
“You wanna kick off the seasonal depression in the right way” LOL that was great
I’m currently reading Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier and the atmosphere is perfect for fall: unsettling, suspenseful and gorgeous writing. It’s a classic but I find it easy to read!
Yess easily one of my fav classics, the new movie really doesn't do it justice
You can read her Jamaica Inn too. It's just as brilliant
I am also reading Rebecca right now and I completely agree!
You need to read also my cousin Rachel, by the same writer , it's so good!!
@@tinimoon Yes, it's also her darkest one, and movie with Rachel Weiss...just big yes!
Though I prefer Rebecca...it's timeless!
I read Rebecca last autumn and I thought it was the perfect time of year to read it
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater is a book I always return to in autumn. It fits the vibes perfectly and is just a great fantastical realistic story.
Some autumnal books I would recommend are:
Diddakoi by Rumer Godden - It's a children's story of a half-Romany girl who suffers from bullying at school while there's also a blossoming romance between these two people who agreed to take care of her, Admiral Twiss and Olivia Brooke. Despite being a "children's book", Diddakoi has very mature and serious themes. Has very cozy chapters of the traveller culture, how Kizzy (the little girl) teaches Olivia the old ways of lighting a bonfire and having tea there, how her wagon looks, etc.
Coraline by Neil Gaiman - Horror children's book, you probably know the movie but the book is a lot more dark and kinda sadder than the movie. For those who don't know, it's about a girl called Coraline who discovers a little door in her new house which leads to this amazing world where an Other Mother and Father live. Turns out the Other Mother is an entity that feeds on children and Coraline has to escape her.
The Secret Of Chimneys by Agatha Christie - My favourite book of all time, this is a crime thriller that involves both modern culture as well as royalty. Very intriguing and action-packed with the classic Agatha Christie twist.
Charmed Life by Diana Wynne - Fantasy, dark academia story about a boy who is generally referred to as Cat, and his sister Gwendolyn, who lose their parents and are thus taken in by this man in a high position called Chrestomanci. Gwendolyn turns out to be an evil someone who craves for attention and fame, and Cat learns more about Chrestomanci as well as his sister and himself. 10/10 would recommend.
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens - Classic novel about a young girl named Nell and her grandfather who have been suffering from poverty and debt for years until they decide to run away from their house and "live in the streets". It's cozy but also really sad in a lot of parts, especially since Nell has to handle all the responsibility of taking care of her grandfather.
The yellow wallpaper is one of my favourite short story. I read it earlier this year and LOVED it! Great video as always!!! And you need to do a room tour please:)
Yes! You literally posted this right when I was looking for some autumn recs!!!
No autumn here in the Philippines , but will definitely check out your recos as usual. 🥰🤍🤍
true hahaha
Same in Portugal, autumn is just a second summer with crazy humidity, sun and heat. Can't wait for the late heatwaves
No Autumn in Phoenix, Arizona either. :( We're trapped at 110°. So videos like this help.
fr we only get super sunny or super rainy 😂
It’s so awesome you are recommending older books so I can check my shelves!
The Secret History by Donna Tart for those DA vibes!
That sponsorship moment was entertaining 😂 Love you Leonie, thanks for the book recommendations🌟
autumn is such a vibey season, I love it so much, can't wait for halloween te read some cozy spooky stuff
for me, Neil Gaiman is perfect for autumn: Coraline, Neverwhere, Ocean at the End of the Lane...
the graveyard book
@@ava165 exactly. I just finished reading it a few days ago :D
Hey Leonie!!! Absolutely love your channel and your book recommendations are so good. Just a little suggestion - could you put up time stamps or at least the names of the books in the description box . I’ve saved a couple of your videos but find it a little difficult if I want to come back at a later time to know about a particular book you talked about as I’ll have to watch the entire video again 😅 Anyways, adore you so much. Love from India 💕✨🌌
I feel like The Book Thief would be great to read during autumn
yes yes just what I needed ! I’ve been getting into reading again cos of ur channel
Fall is my favorite time of the year, so I'll definitely have to check out the books you recommended!
I love the fall vibe 🍁🍂
Leonie's video for the rescue.
Your videos are so warm. When I watch these videos I feel like I am talking to a real person and that I have a company. So, even if You recommend same books again and again, I am up for it. It makes me feel the need to checkout your channel every week. Lots of love
Your plants look beautiful! The Yellow Wallpaper sounds like the perfect book to curl up with on the first cold day.
Love your recommendations!! ♡
These recs were so spot on 😍 now lemme just add the rest to my fall list!
I definitely recommend The thirteenth tale by Diane Setterfield. It's a gothic mystery book about old family secrets! It's SO GOOD and it has huge autumn vibes!
I read The Woman in Black by Susan Hill every autumn! It does not have the book version of jump scares, but it is so eerie throughout the entire book that you will be kept on your toes! With a ghost that transcends both space and time (unlike the usual ghost stuck in the house), you never know what awaits!
Been waiting for your vlog the entire week.... Commenting without watching because you are queen of fall aesthetic 🙌😍😍
I’ve been trying to find hidden gem autumn books, and you helped me find many that I’ve never heard of! Thank you for the recommendations! LOVE the autumn aesthetic in this video ✨
Love the autumnal vibes! Definitely want to read Girls with Sharp Sticks. I've had that book on my radar for a while now ☺
Thank you so much for autumn book recommendation and Your videos are much better. I like your videos all the time.
this recommendation video was awesome. I took notes on several books I'd like to read including the yellow wallpaper which sounds amazing. nice vibe through the whole video.
the fact that I read the yellow paper just this morning, wonderful video btw
THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE BOOKS and Ive NEVER seen anyone recommend it in booktube videos, thank you so much for the wonderful video!
the yellow wallpaper was so good and very dark.
Ahhhhh so excited for this video 🍂
"read a book about water starved desserts" best Dune description?
_The Child Thief_ is a retelling of Peter Pan from the perspective of one of the lost children. It's sort of a YA psychological horror that I wouldn't recommend to people under, like, 14? Though I ironically read it at 13. It's one of my favorite books of all time, and has a very definite autumn/hallowe'en vibe.
I read The Yellow Wallpaper for a class in college and absolutely loved it!
so good!
Thanks for all the recommendations! My fave dark academia is The Secret History, I think you'd love it too ☺️🖤
it's high on my to be read list!
Subscribed! Thank you for the recommendations.
i read the night circus earlier this year and yes it is perfect for this season if you wanna bring a hint of magic and love to your day ✨✨
The beginning of this cracked me up xD I need to pick up Ninth House I think!
I have some recs too, and I think some of these are quite hidden gems!
-nightfall gardens
- a discovery of witches
- The witches of new york
- Practical Magic
- the Atlas Six
- Black Rabbit hall
- the once and future witches
- Rebecca
- The Hoarder
- The Darkling Bride
Absolutely killer book recommendations :)
I'm so glad I stumbled onto your channel today.
"The Sun Down Motel" has some great spooky vibes 👻😇
🍂🍁Oooh I'm deeply happy that I found your channel, you radiate so much light and peace I LOVE u already ☕🥧
Autumn, my favourite season and the best time to read books 🧡 Loved this list! I always feel like autumn book recommendations are the best one's but I might be biased because of the first sentence I wrote 🍂
The Book of Lost Things is my FAVOURITE book! So glad you read it!
the intro 😂
I'm the same - love horror movies, almost never read horror books for some reason!
loved this as always 🍁🤎
This video is so cozy. I am so enjoying it and wrapped myself in a blanket. You need to make more cozy videos.
wrapped in a blanket sounds like the perfect vibe!
I remember reading Never Let Me Go and The Book of Lost Things in high school and I loved both. The Book of Lost Things made me realize how much I loved fairy tale retellings. Such good books✨
The Yellow Wallpaper is giving me My Year of Rest and Relaxation ✨vibes✨
ohhh interesting comparison, i can see where you're coming from!
Loved the recommendations! This is the first video I see of you and I just want to tell you that you reminded me A LOT of Rachel Green from Friends haha
I really enjoyed An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson. It's an atmospheric fantasy, perfect for autumn 🍁🍂
Ya, that book is awesome! 👍 Such a delight. It immediately made me order the other book of the same author
Ace of Spades! Back to school situation in dark academia setting. So amazing!!!
The Yellow Wallpaper is GREAT! One of the best horror classics.
If you’re going to read Dune I really recommend just stopping at the first one. It has a good ending that leaves you satisfied, TRUST ME you do NOT want more.
Dude im still gonna power through the rest... No metter how disastrous it becomes. I have seen some inklings that suggest that shit hits the fan super hard but still im gonna go read coz i am invested
I would say Dune is not for everyone but it is entertaining
@@Arkya_Sengupta Oh boy, if Dune didn’t already hint that chosen ones are dangerous, then Dune Messiah drives that point home.
@@IshaanGupta00 Dune messiah really blew my mind because it ruined Dune but in the best way. It’s a cautionary tale and a great one at that
@@valeriag9443 I wholeheartedly agree. Messiah destroyed me emotionally; and it still hurts knowing where Paul, the once naive lad from Caladan, ended up.
I had heard of The Yellow Wallpaper before (and put on my TBR), but now you’ve given me soooo many more interesting and inspiring dark/gothic/moody/creepy stories to read and (hopefully) get lost in! Thank you 🙏💜
it's so quick to read also so not intimidating at all!
Loved this video! I have almost all of the initially mentioned books on my TBR... I loveeeed The Night Circus! Definitely one of my all time favourites ❤️ I'd highly recommend House of Hollow, Watch Over Me by Nina Lacour and We were Liars 🥰
I recommend Wakenhyrst! It’s gothic, spooky, and has that sweet sweet descent into madness *chef’s kiss*
The Book of Lost things is SO good and I never see anyone talk about it!
I think The Thirteenth Tale is a great fall book!
My favorite Autumn book (and the one I read every year around this time) is Jane Eyre, it has the mistery, the romance and the windy moors
Can confirm, The Yellow Wallpaper is AMAZING.
finally the yellow wallpaper getting the recognition it deserves!!!
Perfect recommendations! 🎃 I only knew 2 books on this list! Thank you for the great content, you've gained yourself a new follower! 🍂🍁🧡🖤💜🍁🍂
Your videos are cozy 💖
Loved Mexican Gothic!! Also the Ninth House comment about “Pretentious people at Yale” 👏 Love this. 😭😂
So good to have found this video! The Yellow Wallpaper totally changed my perspective too! Great picks for the classic fall books as well! New follow to your page ☺️🌹🌿🏹
I want the blue addie larue cover its so beautiful
OMG YAAAASSSS The Book of Lost Things! So underrated but sooo good!
I'm sill in summer mood, rot ready for fall yet!
Wow! I have never seen anyone recommending the book of lost things, it’s my favorite book from high school. And it also has the original tales at the end. 🤩🤩 now I want to reread it.
Wonderful !!! Great and beautiful book in list. I hope I read good books like that 🌹
So nice to see you in a turtleneck and glad it's fall hope to see you wearing lots more turtlenecks the fall and winter
I've been reading La Reina de las Chicharras and loving it! It's a horror book about a Mexican folklore tale and has lots of commentary about how we treat Mexican workers in the US. It's definitely spooky, but not TOO spooky.
I feel like I should come back to this comment to say that I finished the book and it was very mediocre lol
It’s actually raining right now this vid came at the perfect time
So little time, so many book i haven't read/want to read. And i finally know three books Leonie was recommending
such a nice vid and I love the autumn vibes
and for dune, i'll watch movie first. eats popcorn.
my recommendations would be;
- these violent delights by micah nemerever
- the cemetery boys
- the girl who drank the moon
- the starless sea
- howl's moving castle
- elatsoe
also i'm currently reading raven boys which might or might not be a fall read.
yessss, these violent delights is a great dark fall book. such good dark academia vibes
Oh! I got confused with These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong. I haven't read this but its very popular.
@@alexsteel6034 that's why i wrote the author's name. haha.
and the one i mentioned is dark academia themed and not ya.
I just finished elatsoe! Wasn't expecting it to be supernatural focused but I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed it and would also def recommend to anyone especially during spoopy season
I actually just got Uprooted, I can’t wait to read it! X
Small favors by Erin a Craig! It was so good, kinda creepy, there’s a mystery, the atmosphere was great. Defiantly a good fall read!
This a massive horror book but I have not heard anyone recommend Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky yet!! and I think it deserves a big spooky recommendation. Literally the best horror I've ever read and I know you have only read three horror books so I just wanted to throw out my absolute favorite haha
This one sounds good! And I can't believe it's by the same author of the perks of being a wallflower XD
Gabbyreads does recommend this often. Check her out if you didn't already.
Oh man... I DNFed Imaginary Friend like 10 pages from the end because I just couldn't take it anymore. It was like the author did a pound of crack and then wrote that book.
@@JulEnglefaris it was that bad? can you explain why/how without spoiling?
@@lorena.v2252 Sure. The beginning was interesting, but after a few chapters it was VERY repetitive. Like the same lines and situations happening over and over. The villain was really confusing and motives weren't clear at all. I don't think they ever were. There was a few different storylines going on and from what I could see they didn't have anything to do with each other. The situations were so weird it was literally like a fever dream where nothing made sense. I just don't like stories like that.
Like I said... I was like a chapter from the end and I realized I just did Not care and was so sick of the book. (It's like 750+ pages long). Probably my most hated book of all time.
Some people liked it but it wasn't for me.
I’m going to read The yellow wallpaper. Thanks
I still love the cover of ninth house so much
Rosemary's Baby and The Thirteenth Tale are some of my fav. autumn reads. I also like really bleak books like Burial Rites this time of year.
BOOM! So ready for autumn and Halloween 🎃. Maybe I'll finally read The Night Circus. Already on my TBR are Blackwater, a southern gothic family saga by Michael McDowell, who helped write Nightmare Before Christmas and Beetlejuice. Then Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, which I've only heard great things about. Some Robert Aickman spooky short stories. And maybe the Picnic at Hanging Rock book. The movie version is really great. Maybe not technically a horror movie, but it has a lot of the same elements.
The book of lost things is one of my absolute favorites!
Greetings from Ireland 🖤🦋
Autumn is my favourite time of year too.
Perfect weather for dark Academia asthetic
The Girl Who Drank the Moon is my fave fall book!!
Gelijk The Yellow Wallpaper besteld! Ik ben heeel erg benieuwd!
Loved this so much your videos always make me feel super happy and calm.🥰
*My recommendations:*
*classic:Wuthering heights* (ultimate dark fall book in my opinion)
*children's: The last black cat by Eugene Trivizas* (A dark story by a classic kids' author here in greece I loved immensely as a child. It is about how everyone is trying to kill black cats, how it started and what the protagonists are doing to survive. Was really shocking to me as a child. Haven't read in 10 years and still remember most of the plot).
*historical fiction: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden* (In this one we follow the life of a girl who is sold to a house and gets trained to become a Geisha. It has really beautiful descriptions of life in Japan at that tine as well as the Geisha traditions. The language used is beautifully poetic yet at the same time super accessible. It really immerses you into a different world).
*mystery/thriller: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena* (a super fast paced mystery story that you can't stop reading, keeps you on the edge and is very character based)
And a *movie recommendation* especially for you Leoni. Watch The Prestige. It's a mystery Christopher Nolan movie about two magician showmans turned into vicious rivals (hehe) and their lives as competitors trying to outperform each other. It's really intense and you get to play detective to figure out what's going on. Super enthralling and perfect for fall!!
Still traumatized from The Last Black Cat and I read it many years ago as well! Especially the grandma with the needle... need I say more.
@@marinadeffner582 phffff ah I know
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury has immaculate autumnal vibes and is very atmospheric🍂
Are you cleaning the house today? What did you have for dinner today?🍂
i read cemetery boys by aiden thomas this weekend and it was the perfect book to kick off some autumnal reading!! loved it!!
Rebecca is my choice this fall. Hopefully I can finished it before autumn ends with all this school work 😝
If you like Rebecca, highly recommend "Mistress of Mellyn" by Victoria Holt. Most of Victoria Holt's books are Gothic Romantic Suspense themed..
Very specific reccomendation but the book Annihilation feels like the perfect book for the turning point between summer and autumn, just as you start to notice things getting colder 🍂