Once again it’s Tuesday! Since it’s NaNoWriMo time, it’s a pretty busy Tuesday too. My post is due ASAP, and I’ve written like 10 words today! That’s okay because I am a couple days ahead. Anyway, today’s topic is Books That Give Off Autumn Vibes, and we’ll see if I can get this one out at a decent hour.
I know I’ve mentioned Pumpkinheads a few times in the last couple of weeks, but this is a lovely fall book. It takes place in a pumpkin patch! What could be more fall-like than that?
Books that take place during the school year often remind me about fall. Dive Smack is about a guy on the school diving team. It took me a year to get around to reading it because the premise gave me such fall vibes that I wanted to wait until the fall to read this one.
Fangirl is another book that makes me think about fall, even though it takes place over the course of an entire school year. Maybe it’s because it happens at college, or the book makes me think of Cath, starting her first semester at college, eating energy bars because she’s too anxious to ask about how to get to the cafeteria.
The Grisha Verse books seem to make me think about fall too. Fall in Colorado Springs is kind of a strange thing though: one day it can be 80° outside and the next day there’s a blizzard.
Even though I first read City of Bones in the middle of the summer, the whole Mortal Instruments series seems to have a fall vibe to it. Not only does most of the series take place in the fall, it also has werewolves and vampires. Those creatures seem to scream “fall” to me.
For today’s post, I’ve been going through some of the books I’ve read, especially over the past year. Sky Without Stars seems to jump out at me as having an autumn vibe. It’s dark and cloudy, raining all the time… I don’t know if you can say fall any better (especially if you live in Washington State or places where it’s pretty gloomy this time of year).
The Thousandth Floor is another book that takes place at the beginning of the school year and makes me think of fall thoughts. Plus it takes place in New York City, which kind of makes me think of fall anyway.
Legend is one of those books that takes place mostly in the fall, even though it’s hot. I also read it for the first time in the fall, which maybe is why it makes me think of that season.
I’m not sure what time of year Echoes takes place in, but the two main characters go to school together. The time they’re chased through Berlin kind of makes me think of fall too.
Once I got to this last slot on today’s Top Ten Tuesday, I came up with lots of books that could fit here. Ever the Hunted seems to have an autumn feel to it with me. As with a lot of the books on today’s list, I’m not sure why? Maybe it’s the whole hunting thing.
So that’s today’s Top Ten Tuesday. Next week is favorite bookmarks? I suppose I have some ideas for that. It’ll still be NaNoWriMo though, so I’ll be busy as anything. Until next week (or perhaps before), I’ll see ya!
Fangirl is a great one- definitely a fall vibe there. Echoes too- can’t wait for that sequel!!
I’m looking forward to that one too!
I love the cover for Legend.
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🙂 It’s nice and sparkly… kinda has fall covers too.
Pumpkin Heads is such a great answer. It’s cover screams autumn to me in a very good way.
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I think it’s my most fall read this year.
Great list! The Grisha books definitely give off an autumn/winter vibe.
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I’m glad it’s not just me.
Ever the Hunted always gave me a winter feel, but maybe because I think I remember it being released in winter. Can totally see why hunting would make you think of fall though.
It is kinda cold in the book sometimes, but here we already have had three school days cancelled on account of snow, so perhaps my idea of fall has been skewed since moving to Colorado, LOL.
Fangirl made my list too. And I need to pick up Pumpkinheads soon! Great list!
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Thank you. And I hope you like Pumpkinheads!
I saw “Pumpkin Heads” on a few lists this week. Such a perfect fit… and “Legend” is one of those books on my autumn TBR. I decided, with the renewed series excitement, I should FINALLY read it, because it’s been on my shelf for WAY too long. Hopefully I’ll enjoy! 🙂
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Hope you like them both. Legend is one of my favorite books.
Fangirl is on a couple of lists this week and it’s totally reset the things I assumed about it — and that’s what I love about TTTs — such different POVs on books come out!
🙂 TTT is the main way I hear about books, I think (with the exception of the books from authors I always buy).
Aw, rembering that moment when Catch eating awkwardly because she is too nervous makes me really want to revisit “Fangirl” – such a great, cozy read : )
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It would make a good reread 🙂
I hope NaNo is going well! I think most of Rainbow Rowell’s books would be perfect for fall. I love them.
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You may have a good hypothesis going there (although I’ve only read 2 books and one short story). “Midnights” is a perfect New Year’s Eve read though.
Yes, yes, yes to all of these! BUT, especially my favourites–The Mortal Instruments/Shadowhunter Chronicles, The Thousandth Floor, Grisha verse and Fangirl. Swoon, swoon, swoon. Excellent taste as per usual!
🙂 I’m so glad there are people out there that like the same books I do!