Autumn books - Cosy reads

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What are your favourite books to read around Autumn/Winter time?
I love reading cosy books around this time of year, and would love to know of any recommendations..

I don't tend to read different books based on the seasons, sorry. What books have you enjoyed at this time of year and we might be able to make suggestions? I'm currently reading the new Maggie O'Farrell "The Marriage Portrait" and really enjoying it.

Just jumping in because I would also like something cosy to read....

Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher. Finishes the story at Christmas time, so I always try to read it so that I end it then.

I read winter solstice every year . So cosy

I absolutely read different books according to season! I have been reading a lot of Taylor Jenkins Reid this summer for example.

I like an autumn thriller - currently reading Magpie. Also on my list The Lodger (in prep for an October Jack thr Ripper walk), and Rebecca by Daphne Demaurier.

I really like historical fiction in autumn/winter too - Wolf Hall is on the to read pile and a couple of others.

Hopefully someone will be along with something cosier! But can really relate to seasonal reading.

I absolutely read different books according to season! I have been reading a lot of Taylor Jenkins Reid this summer for example.

I like an autumn thriller - currently reading Magpie. Also on my list The Lodger (in prep for an October Jack thr Ripper walk), and Rebecca by Daphne Demaurier.

I really like historical fiction in autumn/winter too - Wolf Hall is on the to read pile and a couple of others.

Hopefully someone will be along with something cosier! But can really relate to seasonal reading.

I've just finished a reread of September by Rosamund Pilcher-it's my favourite of hers. Descriptions of Scottish autumn weather, comfy no nonsense old ladies and wonderful observation of the impoverished Scottish gentry. Love it!

I am currently reading September and I do like it. Mildly irritating in parts, but I think a complete detachment from reality is a quirk of Rosamunde Pilcher.

I was just coming on here to start the same thread so thank you OP!

I was going to say Winter Solstice too - took me a while to get through but agree it's very cosy. I'm going to read September too I think and hope it gives me the same vibes!

I really enjoyed Anthony Horowitz's The Magpie Murders (a book within a book and set in the sleepy English countryside) and the next one in the series, the Moonflower Murders. In fact I went on to read his Hawthorne series which I also really like and feel cosy reading them.

Following for more ideas...

I also read books by seasons.

Got "the familiars" lined up for October. It feels.a very autumnal book (I've read it last year aswell)

Currently reading September as mentioned upthread and will read winter solstice in December probably.

These are all great suggestions. Thank you. I haven't read September or Winter Solstice before but I will read them over the next few weeks. I actually saw them both in the library a few weeks ago, funnily enough!

I like reading books that are atmospheric, cosy, describe autumnal/winter weather, crackling fires etc.

They might seem a little 'young' but some of the books I've enjoyed are on kindle unlimited by Hermoine Moon. I think they're young adult.

I like ones that are quite spooky too.

Loving this thread!
Will definitely get a copy of Winter Solstice to cosy up with.

A bit obvious but I read A Christmas Carol just before, er, Christmas one year. A surprisingly easy read.

Which The Lodger @Devo1818 ?

Fgs! Stop glitching Mumsnet!

I appended a question to @Devo1818 asking which The Lodger?

I capture the castle is a lovely book. I don't know why for this time of year really.

I started the last Hilary Mantel in the summer but abandoned it until the autumn. Those books always feel chilly.

I'm currently reading Great Expectations because DS is doing it at school.

Santa Montefiore books often have a spooky autumnal vibe to them, try the Deverills series.

@tobee by Marie Belloc Lowndes (1913)
Character loosely based on Jack the Ripper
Enjoying it so far!

Ah thank you @Devo1818. I know the Hitchcock film but never thought to check the source novel.

I love seasonal reading. Christmas is ghost stories and A Christmas Carol and Sherlock Holmes. January I read crime books, this year was Agatha Christies, last year was the Shetland series. Summer is usually bestsellers/holiday reads.

I also recommend Rosamund Pilcher.
Other autumn esque reads could be Maeve Binchey, Lucy and Mapp or Hamnet or something classic like Wuthering Heights.

Cackle is a new one that's a bit spooky and also has autumnal vibes.

Donna Tartt (any!) and Maidens have been my Autumn reads

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Ooh I've just looked this up. It looks like a really good read. I'll get this one too. Thanks 😊

Oh, I'll also add The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. It just feels like an autumnal read. I read this one last year and it came to mind today.

My copy of A Winter Solstice has just arrived and it’s got a picture of robin on the front cover.....feeling festive already!

Hope you enjoy it.