Falling for Autumn
September 22, 2023
Are you ready for Pumpkin Spice season? We know we are! Ring in the chilly season with books that feel as cozy and warm as a Pumpkin Spice Latte. Each book listed comes with food recommendations to get you in the mood for cozy fall vibes.
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
This is THE BOOK to get cozy with. Follow a retired battle ogre as she convinces her community that they need a coffee shop and embarks on a journey to grow friendships. There’s nothing cozier than friendship, coffee, and descriptions of cinnamon rolls. Pair this book with a blanket and hot coffee.
Brew to Kill by Cleo Coyle
Get cozy with a coffeehouse mystery! This book follows divorcee, Clare Cosi (ha!), as she tries to solve the mystery of a murder that took place right outside her quaint coffee shop. This book goes well with hot black coffee and scones.
Pumpkin Spice Peril by Jenn McKinlay
What if your cozy coffeehouse’s signature pumpkin spice cupcakes were the last thing a murder victim ate? That’s exactly what happens in this book! I can smell the pumpkin spice cupcakes from the cover. Goes well with—you guessed it!—pumpkin spice cupcakes.
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
“Never mix witchcraft and vodka”—or maybe you should? This silly book is like a grown up version of Sabrina the Teenaged Witch. It has all the fall vibes tied together with a romance and fall festivals. Goes well with vodka, salty popcorn, and hot apple cider.
The Cider Shop Rules by Julie Anne Lindsey
Setting the scene: it’s autumn, the Fall Festival is nearing, and then the pumpkin farmer is found dead! The owner of the local cider shop must solve this mystery before the blame falls on her. Goes well with hot apple cider, pumpkin pie, and cozy socks.
A Spoonful of Murder by Connie Archer
Fall is the start of soup season—I don’t make the rules. This book takes place in a soup restaurant and follows the owner solve the mystery of someone that froze to death outside the shop (clearly, the victim needed some hot soup). Enjoy this book with a hot bowl of butternut squash soup, toasty bread, and hot tea.