My Fall 2025 TBR
Happy September fellow readers and welcome to my Fall 2025 TBR. As with the two previous seasons I am sharing with you the books I am hoping to get to during the Fall (September-November). And make sure to check in again soon as I will be posting my Summer 2025 Wrap-Up, going over all the books I read during the summer (which is quite a few so stay tuned).
I don’t know about you but Fall is one of my favorite seasons, not just for the vibes but for the reading. I love reading twisty thrillers, enthralling dark academia, and terrifying horror. Below is a list of 10 books I am hoping to get to. What are your reading goals for the season?
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – A leftover from my Fall 2024 TBR, I am hoping to get to this highly recommended horror novel. When her newly married cousin begs for her help, believing her husband is trying to kill her, Noemi does not hesitate to pack her bags and head to the isolated Mexican countryside. But when she arrives, nothing is as it appears to be and with so many possibilities of what could be going on, Noemi is going to need all the help she can get in trying to uncover the family’s darkest secrets.
For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing – I was beyond thrilled when I discovered a copy of this dark academia thriller at Half Price Books a few months ago. Centering on teacher Teddy Crutcher, who may or may not be a serial killer (but probably is), this wicked mystery becomes a game of cat and moose as Teddy tries to hide his darkest secrets while students, teachers, and colleagues alike attempt to find out who killed a student, who might have been asking Teddy the wrong questions.
Don’t Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews – One thing I have discovered in my reading journey over the last year or so is that young adult novels are not exactly for me. But this horror book might be the exception. Centering on a high school boy whose dark drawings seemingly come to life, this 2024 novel has been making a big impact on the book community and I’ve decided I just can’t ignore it anymore.
This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead – A book I’ve been meaning to get to since it’s release this spring, Ms. Winstead promises to deliver on this crime thriller. When three college girls are murdered, amateur sleuth Jane Sharp and her group of equally crime fighting friends travel to the small college town to discover the truth. But the more Jane and her friends uncover, the more they begin to suspect they are walking into a trap. Can they solve the case or will Jane be the next victim?
Hot Wax by M.L. Rio – I’ve talked about this upcoming release a lot lately so I’ll reframe from repeating it but this is one of my most highly anticipated books this year and I am crossing my fingers (and toes!) that it becomes another classic by M.L. Rio.
When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy – Often referred to as the modern Stephen King, horror king Nat Cassidy is back with what I am hearing is a truly terrifying werewolf story. When struggling actress Jane discovers a five year old boy hiding in the bushes outside her apartment building, Jane does the normal and humane thing and tries to help the boy. But that might end up being the worst decision she has ever made when she learns what they are truly up against.
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson – Another book I’m sure everyone is tired of hearing me talk about, but I am very much hoping to get to this Dracula retelling this year.
The September House by Carissa Orlando – When Margaret and her husband, Hal, bought their large Victorian home they thought it would be the home of their dreams. But, the home came with an unexpected guest…or a few unexpected guests. Every September, Margaret and Hal find themselves sharing the home with a slew of ghosts. It’s not convenient, but what else can they do? They have a mortgage to pay. Year after year they put up with their roommates but when Hal disappears, Margaret finds the house is keeping even more secrets and she will have to uncover all of them in order to find her husband. A combination of horror and comedy, The September House seems like it will be the perfect kickoff to the spooky season.
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling – Inevitably, at some point, I’ll need a break from all the spooky horror and will want to read something light but also in keeping with the Fall vibes. This fun romance by Erin Sterling (pen name for Rachel Hawkins) might do the trick and will focus on witch Vivienne and mortal Rhys as they try to solve how to lift a hex that has been placed on Rhys…by Vivienne.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte – Capping off this is list is a possible re-read. I loved Jane Eyre when I read it for the first time as an undergrad but haven’t had a chance to pick it up again. It was on my TBR last year but this year I hope I can finally give it a well earned re-read.
