Truly, there’s no bad time to crack open a new book, but, for me, there’s just something about reading in the fall. Days are growing shorter, temperatures are getting cooler, the passage of time is made manifest as leaves turn and then fall from their limbs. This time of year, I’m always reaching for something with big feelings and real stakes: something a little atmospheric, a little wistful, a little spooky, a little mysterious, a little sad.
If you’re also in the mood for an autumnal read, consider adding some of these NPL-curated books to your fall to-be-read list.