9 Cozy Books to Get You Excited for Fall

Detective Avery Hemlock has spent most of her life alone—more than two hundred years. And when she puts Saga Tryg’s life in danger during a case, she knows she must continue to choose solitude for her safety. 

After her grandma’s death and the discovery of the fey world, Saga feels directionless. She wants Avery’s help, but knows she shouldn’t interfere in her investigation like she did last time. 

But when the death of a witch seems to have ties to a dangerous hex, the duo will have to put aside their past and uncover a secret the Winter Council hopes to keep buried.

Milly hasn’t been able to read the future for a while now, and it’s likely for the best. Things have been bleak ever since her sister, Francis, left her for a shiny new life. 

And who can blame her after what went down in the meadow a decade ago? But when Francis shows up on her doorstep with a black eye, Milly will do anything to protect her sister. 

Even if that means killing Francis’ husband. As the sisters plot murder, it becomes clear this isn’t the first time they’ve disposed of a bad man…

The Waverleys have always been a peculiar family, known throughout town for their magical gifts. Their garden is even famous for its apple tree, which bears prophetic fruit, and edible flowers with distinct powers.

There’s Claire Waverley, a successful caterer who makes dishes with the powerful plants; her older cousin, Evelyn, blessed or cursed with clairvoyance; and, finally, Claire’s rebellious sister, Sydney, who fled the family years ago and hasn’t been seen since.

When Sydney unexpectedly returns, with a daughter in tow, Claire must decide if she can finally tear down the walls she’s built around her heart—and forgive. 

Of Ghosts and Geeks is the perfect paranormal love story, following Gwen Walberg, a literature teacher, and Paul Chang, her handsome gardener and friend.

When Gwen picks up an antique book, the last thing she expects is for a meddling ghost named Violetta to be living within its pages.

 Soon, the specter starts playing matchmaker and sets her sights on Gwen and Paul—who fall into an unexpected romance. 

It’s been years since Emmy Harlow has returned to Thistle Grove—and her powers as a witch have suffered ever since. But with her complicated family history and heartbreaker Gareth Blackmoore, she’s had more than a few reasons to stay away.

As the spellcasting tournament begins, Emmy’s family serves as arbiters of approaches; she decides to make the journey home. Back with her best friend, Linden Thorn, she meets Talia Avramov on her first night home. 

A badass in dark magical arts, Talia’s been in the dumps since her breakup with none other than Gareth Blackmoore. When Talia and Linden discover that, unbeknownst to them, they were seeing Gareth at the same time, they decide to get revenge. 

And will Emmy come along for the ride? Surely her taking shotgun has nothing to do with her budding feelings for Talia…

Yadriel’s Latinx family is having problems accepting his gender. So, in an effort to prove himself as a brujo, he decides to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free.

But he manages to summon the ghost of the resident bad boy, Julian Diaz, instead. And Julia will not go gently into that good night—instead, he’s determined to figure out what happened. 

Yadriel has no choice but to help him. Yet, the longer they spend together, the more he never wants Julian to leave…

Shona McMonagle is your regular, round-of-the-mill librarian—other than the fact that she’s an expert in martial arts and can time travel. 

Her upcoming mission takes her back to 11th-century Scotland, where she must prevent Macbeth and Lady M from murdering Duncan.

But there are the witches and Shakespeare’s silly little play, who are intent on stopping her plans. If there’s one thing Shona knows for certain—never get in the way of a librarian. 

Wilmet Forsyth has grown bored of her life, full of tea times and a doting husband. On her thirty-third birthday, she decides to leap into the unknown when she meets the charming brother of her close friend.

Piers Longridge is handsome and mysterious, with arms Wilmet can’t help but fall into. But as they grow closer, strange truths come to light…

Intended for younger audiences, this cozy graphic novel follows a young girl, Lora, who’s not ready to grow up. Lora, after watching all her friends fade into maturity, obsessing over their looks, and taking everything so seriously, decides she’ll stay a kid.

She decides to have fun on her own and hosts a tea party—only for a surprise guest to make an appearance. Alexa, the ghost that haunts her house, and Lora’s old imaginary friend! As the two grow closer, Lora will learn that nothing can last forever…