Get into the cozy fall mood with these atmospheric autumn books!
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree: Feel all the cozy fall vibes in this low-stakes fantasy following the battle-weary Viv as she works to open a coffee shop. Viv is ready to hang up her sword, but she’ll need a lot of help from new friends along the way. Available on Libby (audio/e-book) and Hoopla (audio)
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte: Follow the story of the mysterious Heathcliff from childhood through his death as he experiences love and loss and seeks to gain revenge. The gloomy, foreboding setting is a perfect backdrop for fall. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book), Libby (e-book), and Hoopla (audio/e-book)
Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot: This witchy rom-com follows Jessica Gold as she teams up with a handsome stranger, Derrick, to protect her village from an otherworldly force. When she learns that Derrick might not be who he says he is, she’ll have to work her magic to trust him. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book), Libby (e-book), and Hoopla (audio/e-book)
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E Harrow: In 1893, witches are nothing but tidy charms and nursery rhymes. Until the Eastwood sisters begin to pursue the forgotten ways that could begin not just a women’s movement but a witch’s movement. There’s no such thing as witches, but there will be. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (e-book)
Weyward by Emilia Hart: Three interwoven stories of female resistance and the power of the natural world. With touches of magical realism, this cozy historical novel follows three stories from 1619, 1942, and 2019. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book), Libby (audio/e-book), and Hoopla (audio)
Spooky season is here, and you’ll want to read these books with a light on! Secret societies, murderers, real life horror stories, and more.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo: After a string of bad luck and unfortunate events, Alex is offered a second chance: attending one of the world’s most elite universities on a full ride scholarship. Alex is tasked by her mysterious benefactors to monitor activities of Yale’s secret societies and she might uncover secrets more sinister than anyone expected. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book), Libby (e-book), and Hoopla (audio)
Murder Road by Simone St. James: After making a wrong turn, April and Eddie stop to help a wounded hitchhiker on a deserted road and end up in the middle of a murder investigation. As they try to clear their names, they dig into the history of the town and learn something supernatural may be at work.
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones: Blending classic horror and a dramatic narrative with sharp social commentary, follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives. These childhood friends are helpless as the culture and traditions they left behind catch up to them in a violent, vengeful way. Available on Boundless (e-book) and Libby (e-book)
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado: This unique memoir tackles a dark and difficult subject with candid storytelling full of wit and inventiveness. Carmen Maria Machado tells her experience in an abusive same sex relationship with a series of narrative tropes, including classic horror themes. Available on Boundless (e-book) and Libby (e-book)
One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon: A dystopian horror set in an all-Black gated community, full of insightful social commentary. Jasmyn moves into Liberty, California with her family hoping to find a community of like-minded people. She discovers a terrible secret that begins to destroy her world in a way she never imagined. Available on Boundless (e-book) and Libby (e-book)
Check out something new to us in the last month!
Entitlement by Rumaan Alam: A fever dream of a book, depicting the seductive and transformative allure of money. As Brooke tries to make a difference in the world, assisting an octogenarian billionaire, she comes to find new meanings for need and worth, race and privilege, philanthropy and generosity. Available on Boundless (e-book)
So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison: When Sloane goes away for a birthday getaway, she’s expecting a weekend of wine tastings and spa treatments. When her friend Naomi orchestrates a wild night out, a horrifying turn changes their lives forever. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (audio)
Playground by Richard Powers: Four lives come together on the island of Makatea where a new future is being planned: floating, autonomous cities on the open sea. Explore the ocean with themes of technology, the environment and shared humanity. Available on Boundless (e-book), Libby (e-book), and Hoopla (audio)
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney: A story of grief, love, and family, following two brothers with very little in common. As they grieve, Peter and Ivan and the people they love enter into a period of desire, despair, and possibility as they come to learn the value one life can hold. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (audio/e-book)
Colored Television by Danzy Senna: Jane is hoping her life will turn around, and she thinks she’s found a producer willing to help her create the greatest biracial comedy to ever hit the small screen. When things finally seem to be going right, how could they go so terribly wrong. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (e-book)