Cozy up With Our Fall Book Recommendations

“Caution: addictive material forthcoming. For those looking for a gateway to becoming an avid bookworm, the Fourth Wing series is for you. Written by Rebecca Yarros, this New York Times Bestseller follows the story of Violet Sorrengail, a young woman forced by her mother to abandon her dreams of a life surrounded by books and instead enroll to become an elite dragon rider at a brutal war college — that is, if she survives training, of course. Action-packed, fantastical, and romantic, Fourth Wing is a dynamic and entertaining read that will hook you from start to finish. And once you’ve closed the book on what is an insane cliffhanger, feel free to immediately pick up the sequel: Iron Flame!” — Sam Donsky, Audience Development Manager 

“As a fantasy maven, this is the best epic sci-fi fantasy book today. With the seventh book released only last year, the Red Rising series keeps you on your toes with incredible writing, epic heroes, and unbeatable odds, all while pulling on world history references.” — Camey Hess, Sales Director

“Squid Games meets Black Mirror in this dark horror/thriller about a washed-up singer who is offered a mysterious opportunity to revive her career and win some serious cash. All she has to do is spend one week in a house with five strangers, where one of them is being given an experimental drug. Once I started this, I couldn’t put it down, but warning: It is not for the squeamish.” — Sara Levine, Managing Editor, Newsletters

“Home design books are essentially just picture books for adults, but that won’t stop me from reading them over and over. This one by Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein is all about cheap old houses and the people who buy them, lovingly restore them, and make them a part of their lives. I was first obsessed with the pair’s Instagram account of the same name (@cheapoldhouses), and I love being able to peek inside the homes that were snatched up by people ready and willing to give them the time they deserved in order to be returned to their former glory.” — Katie Pittman, Editor, Affiliate Content

“This was a super-buzzy memoir the year it came out, so I read it with a little trepidation, but I’m happy to report that it lived up to the hype. Musician Michelle Zauner talks about losing her mother, memory, family, and regret with total honesty and clarity, and even if none of that appeals to you, this book is worth it for the rich, evocative food descriptions alone.” Molly Simms, VP & Editorial Director

“This was my first time diving into an Elin Hilderbrand novel — and it did not disappoint! It’s a privileged family murder mystery set in picturesque Nantucket — think Big Little Lies meets White Lotus. Once you finish reading the book, you can binge watch the new Netflix series based on it, starring Nicole Kidman! (What’s not to love?!)” — Julia Lewis, Producer 

“This is a book that will hook you on the first page. It follows the life of Ursula Todd, who dies shortly after being born one night in 1910. Then she is born again, on the same night, and lives for a while, before dying and being reborn again, and again, and again. Each time, the smallest actions and decisions profoundly change the course of her life, all within the chaotic decades of the first and second World Wars. It’s thrilling, it’s mysterious, it’s uplifting, and it’ll have you going back for second and third reads.” — Ciara Hopkinson, Senior Associate 

“You know those books that leave a lasting impact? The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid is exactly that. This historical fiction novel pulls back the glamorous yet gritty curtain on Hollywood’s Golden Age, exposing its PR machine with jaw-dropping twists and an irresistible secret at its core. Netflix has announced they’re adapting it into a movie, and while there’s no release date yet, you’ll want to read this book before it hits the screen.” — Alaina Mancini, Managing Editor, Branded Content

“Stepping into the brain of a 35-year-old male comedian was not on my bingo card for 2024, but that’s what Dolly Alderton’s buzzy novel is all about. You wade through his first-person woes struggling in his pre-pandemic, post-breakup world, meandering between failures at London’s seedy comedy clubs, conversations with strange flatmates, and awkward run-ins with his ex in equal parts. The last 20 or so pages make the entire thing worth reading, especially since you’re more than likely to zip through this easy-to-enjoy book within a few days.” — Justine Carreon, Affiliate Content Manager

This novel had been on my to-read list for a long time, but I finally cracked it open after The New York Times named it the third-best book of the 21st century — and what a treat it was! Hilary Mantel brings us into the inner-workings of Henry VIII’s England with rich, vivid detail and a unique writing style that rewards a close read (and includes some unexpected laughs, if you’re paying attention). And if you love it as much as I did, the book’s two critically acclaimed sequels extend this immersive journey to the past.” – Ryan Buxton, Features Director