Holidays
Atmospheric Fall Reads Written by Holley House
“The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman A Fall and Halloween classic, this award-winning young adult fantasy novel centers around a boy named Nobody, who is adopted by ghosts and raised in a graveyard.
“Practical Magic” by Alice Hoffman If you love the movie with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, then you need to check out the book version this Fall. Set in a Massachusetts town, this story has the perfect Fall atmosphere if you’re into witchery, family and love. The book also has two prequels: Rules of Magic and Magic Lessons, both by Alice Hoffman.
“Pumpkinheads” by Rainbow Rowell (Illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks) This vibrant, colorful graphic novel follows two friends who work together at the annual pumpkin patch. If you want a heartwarming story about friendship and romance with the most amazing Fall setting, pick up this rich read. PHOTO COURTESY OF RAINBOW ROWELL
“Cemetery Boys” by Aiden Thomas This novel is about a transgender boy who is set on proving his gender to his traditional Latinx family by accidentally summoning a ghost that won’t leave him alone. Set during the days leading up to Dia De Los Muertos, if you love adventure and friendship, this book will give you all the warm and wholesome feelings for Fall you’ve been looking for.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia This novel takes place in 1950s Mexico, in an old, dilapidated gothic mansion with a secret. If you love gothic literature and a strong heroine, this is the book for you. This is the perfect read for cozying up on a rainy Fall day. PHOTO COURTESY OF SILVIA MORENO-GARCIA
“The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton Knives Out meets Groundhog Day in this twist on a classic WhoDone-It style story. Aiden Bishop is reliving the same day over and over again in a different body, which ends with the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle. The only way to stop the cycle from repeating itself is for him to find out who the killer is. If you love murder mysteries with unexpected twists, this book is for you.
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