Fall Book Recommendations
The Ninth House - Leigh Bardugo
The Ninth House is a fantasy fiction novel written by Leigh Bardugo. Set in a world where there are 8 ancient secret magic societies, the story revolves around a young woman, Alex Stern, an outcast student at Yale, who possesses the ability to see ghosts and oversees these societies on the campus. After the death of a local girl, Tara, Alex takes it into her own hands to investigate it. After finding out the societies might be involved in this chilling murder, she uses her god-sent ability to give justice to Tara. This book is intriguing to readers due to its captivating blend of dark, magical elements.
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
The Book Thief is a historical fiction novel by Markus Zusak, a 49-year-old Australian writer. Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, we follow Liesel Meminger throughout her time in the war. Liesel’s foster parents attempt to take in and hide a Jewish man, however, he is forced to leave as his presence draws attention to the family. Ultimately, the girls' town is bombed, leaving many of her close relationships dead. This book is perfect for the fall season, skillfully tugging at the heartstrings while evoking a wintry aura in its writing.
Gideon The Ninth - Tamsyn Muir
Gideon The Ninth is Tamsyn Muir’s debut novel in her Locked Tomb series. It follows Gideon Nav, a young servant of the Ninth House, which is the eighth planet from the center planet, where the “Emperor” resides. This is a universe born from one large-scale act of necromancy in which the Houses treat their Resurrector as their god. The series is a gothic-inspired blend of science fiction and fantasy, with a vivid, acute sense of anatomical design. The writing is viscerally beautiful and descriptive, with lush characters perfectly poised in their bone-chilling circumstances. It gives a futuristic feel while also getting you in the perfect Halloween mood!
Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
Jane Eyre is a novel written by Charlotte Brontë, an English poet and novelist. Jane Eyre follows the emotions and experiences of Antoinette Mason, as we follow her journey from birth through her time as an orphan being raised by her cruel and wealthy aunt Mrs. Reed. The deeply descriptive writing and emotionally connotative language create a ghostly feeling to propel you into a melancholic fall season.
One Of Us Is Lying - Karen M. McManus
One of Us is Lying is a Young Adult mystery novel by Karen M. McManus. Five students are placed in detention together when Simon, an outcast at Bayview High School, suddenly dies. When police approach the remaining students due to a social media post claiming to be the murderer, a series of unfortunate events unravel. Dark secrets that the students hide are posted by an anonymous person. We recommend this book for the fall season since it induces intrigue and fear within the reader, exhibiting a murder mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat.