For those of us north of the equator, it's time for chilly days, long nights, and plenty of time to cozy up with a new book–or book series. 

If you're in a cooler climate–or just looking to chill out with a book that summons the season–this time of year presents the perfect opportunity to crack open a nail-biting whodunit or escape to another time and place.

We recently asked our readers to recommend the books they like to nestle in with during the autumnal months. Carrie–or anything by Stephen King, Frankenstein, and Dracula are still staples for horror and Halloween. Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree, Sherlock Holmes, and Agatha Cristie, a.k.a the Queen of Mystery, also came up multiple times as great reads to put you in the mood for darker days.

But if you're looking to spend some serious time with beloved characters, this is a great time to fall into a series! Alice Hoffman has just delivered her final installment of her Practical Magic books. Based on a true story, Cilka's Journey is the second of The Tattoo Artist of Auschwitz series, and The Madness of Crowds is the latest problem for Inspector Ganache to tackle in his much-loved adventures.

Scroll over the book covers to learn more about each novel, and be sure to add the books that pique your interest to your Want to Read shelf!
 

Mystery

   

Fantasy

   

Fiction

 

Young Adult