5 Books Perfect for the Transition from Summer to Fall
If you’re looking for something good to read over the long weekend, here are five books that feel just right for this time of year. Think college campuses, football, stormy weather, back-to-school energy, and a little bourbon-country mystery.
🏈 The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
If football season is part of what makes fall feel like fall, this is an easy pick. It’s a slow-burn sports romance with plenty of tension, and it’s the kind of book you can really settle into over a long weekend.
⛈️ In Stormy Weatherby Chelsea Curto
A steamy romance set against hurricane season, this one feels like the perfect overlap of late summer and the first hint of fall. Add in forced proximity and plenty of tension, and you have a very bingeable weekend read.
🍎 Beg, Borrow or Steal by Sarah Adams
Two teachers, a small town, and back-to-school season make this one feel particularly right for September. It’s a lighter, feel-good choice if you want something cozy without going full fall yet.
🏃 Waking Olivia by Elizabeth O'Roark
College, cross-country, and a slow-burn romance? Give me all of it. The college setting and fall sports atmosphere make this a great choice if you're starting to get excited about September reading.
🥃 Bourbon and Lies by Victoria Wilder
For something a little darker, this bourbon-country romance strikes the perfect balance between dark and cozy. It brings in small-town Kentucky, bourbon, mystery, and romance—basically a great book to ease into those longer fall nights.
So, what are you reading this fall? I'm always looking for something to add to my TBR.
