By: Emily Wu, Staff Writer

As the fall season transitions us into cooler and shorter days, it’s the perfect time to dive into a book. Whether you are in the mood for a thrilling mystery or into a fantasy world, these book recommendations will fill your reading urges.

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic American novel set in the Jazz Age in the 1920s. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway who interacts with Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire with an obsession to reunite with his former girlfriend, Daisy Buchanan, who is also Nick’s cousin. 

Fall offers the ideal backdrop for the novel with its cooler and shorter days. The book goes over themes such as the American Dream, social class, and wealth. Reading The Great Gatsby during this season allows readers to fully immerse themselves into the tragic and romantic world.

Anne of Green Gables

Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables has been considered a children’s novel since the mid-20th century, but its timeless appeals inspire readers of all ages. The story follows an 11 year old girl, Anne Shirley, who mistakenly gets adopted by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, intending to adopt a boy instead. Despite the mix-up, Anne quickly adapts into her new home with her imaginative and talkative nature.

This classic novel explores ideas of acceptance and belonging, Anne of Green Gables makes a perfect read for fall — a time associated with self-discovery and new beginnings.

The Ghost Bride

Written by Yangsze Choo, The Ghost Bride tells a story about Li Lan, a 17 year old girl who is asked to complete an opportunity to save her family from debt. The girl is from a bankrupted household and is asked for the proposal by a wealthy and powerful family to marry their son that has died under mysterious circumstances.

The Ghost Bride shares multiple genres together, romance, mystery, and family dynamics, while also exploring Chinese traditions. 

The Queen

The Queen by Craig Davidson is a horror and thriller book about friendship. After finding a new phone in front of her house, Margaret Carpenter gets a text from her best friend Charity Atwate, who has been missing for over a month. Sending her into a mystery run, Margaret slowly uncovers the missing case.

Horror is what puts some people into a fall mood, the suspense and thrill that authors put into their books give people adrenaline to keep reading. The Queen is a recently published book that is waiting for someone to read it.

With countless books available, these books offer only a small glimpse of the many genres that match the fall season.