What I’m Definitely Probably Reading This Fall
Among Friends by Hal Ebbott — First of all, it’s set in New York in the fall. Immediately, yes. From what I gathered while skimming the inside cover at
, family friends meet for a weekend get together and things get out of hand. I’m so there. Give me all the messy families in picturesque settings.Hazel Says No by Jessica Berger Gross — I think this book opens with the Hazel getting called to the Principal’s office. I think. I don’t remember. I just know I picked it up and thought this would be perfect for that no man’s land when school has started and it’s technically fall but you will still regret wearing a sweatshirt after 11:00 AM.
Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner — Listen, I think this would be good anytime. But when I started it earlier this summer and realized it’s set in Tennessee in September, I set it aside because I am going to Tennessee in September and could not pass up reading this on our VRBO porch with a view of the mountains in the background.
Beyond The Point by Claire Gibson — I forget how I discovered this one, but it’s set at Westpoint right around 9/11 and while I can’t believe that 9/11 is now far enough in the past to be considered “historical fiction”, I’m intrigued by this story of three women and their friendship.
The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham — You had me at New England Boarding School. I’ve heard promising things about this from Annie B. Jones of The Bookshelf in Thomasville, GA in this episode of her podcast, From The Front Porch.
Backlist Books for Autumn
Ninth House and Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo — Very dark academia, which is not my go to vibe, but I really enjoyed these. Set within Yale’s secret societies, our anti-heroine gets swept up in a world of college students messing around with dangerous magic.
The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight — I actually just finished this and it was fantastic. Set in Edinburgh, Pen tries to understand her family’s past while navigating her first year of college.
The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop — Did you know A Chorus Line was written partially based on Kelly Bishop’s life?! Me neither! This was a fascinating memoir and would be perfect for reading this Gilmore Girls season.
Play For Me by Libby Hubscher — A sweet, feel-good romantic comedy set at a boarding school. It was a delight.
Peace Like a River by Leif Enger — Told through the eyes of young Reuben Land, the Land family embarks on a quest to find Reuben’s brother in the aftermath of a murder charge. Magic and miracles and close calls abound in this remarkable adventure.
What My Book Clubs are Reading This Fall
Persuasion by Jane Austen // Giants in The Earth by O.E. Rölvaag // The Nature of Disappearing By Kimi Cunningham Grant // Recursion by Blake Crouch // The Matriarch by Susan Page
"...I can’t believe that 9/11 is now far enough in the past to be considered 'historical fiction'..."
Neither can I!!!
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