Fall Reading Challenge 2024 : Book Recommendations + FREE Printable

Fall is the perfect time for a cozy reading marathon, right? If you’re up for a seasonal reading challenge, check out this 2024 autumn reading challenge. Whether you’re into cozy mysteries, fall romance, or even fast-paced thrillers, this list has something for every autumn lover. From New England settings to themes of friendship and gatherings, these reading challenge prompts will make this autumn the best one yet.

20 Fall-themed Reading Prompts for 2024 challenge

A book about a family reunion

A cozy mystery set in autumn

A book set in New England

A book set during Thanksgiving

A book with a  road trip

A book with a harvest festival

A book with October in the title

A book that explores nostalgia

A book with an orange cover

A book set on Halloween night

A book about baking or cooking

A book set in a forest

A book starting with the first day of school

A book with a rainy or stormy setting

A book with a fall-themed cover

A book published in October

A book set in the countryside

A book that features apple picking or a visit to a pumpkin patch

A book with dark academia themes

A book with themes of friendship and gathering

A book with a mysterious or eerie autumn setting

Fall-themed Reading Prompts With Recommendations 

A Book About a Family Reunion:

1. The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

2.We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler

3. Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

4.The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

A Cozy Mystery Set in Autumn

1. The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer by Krista Davis

2. A Fatal Feast by Jessica Fletcher & Donald Bain

3. Trick or Treat by Leslie Meier

4. Halloween Party by Agatha Christie

A Book Set in New England

1. The Good House by Ann Leary

2. Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center

3.Carrie by Stephen King

4.The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare

A Book Set During Thanksgiving:

1. Her Naughty Holiday by Tiffany Reisz

2. An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott

3. The Thanksgiving Visitor by Truman Capote

4. Boyfriend by Sarina Bowen

A Book with a Road Trip:

1.The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

2.The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan

3.The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh

A Book with October in the Title:

1. An October Bride by Katie Ganshert

2. October Song by Beverly Lewis

3. Night in the Lonesome October by Richard Laymon

4. The October Horse by Colleen McCullough

A Book That Explores Nostalgia:

1. The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

2. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

3. Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury

4. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

A Book with an Orange Cover:

1. The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon 

2. Circe by Madeline Miller

3. City of Orange by David Yoon

4. Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Power

A Book Set on Halloween Night:

1. The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury

2. Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

3. Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie

4. Dark Harvest by Norman Partridge

5. Trick or Treat by Richie Tankersley Cusick

A Book About Baking or Cooking:

1. The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

2. With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

3. When in Doubt, Add Butter by Beth Harbison

4. The Little Village Bakery by Tilly Tennant 

A Book Set in a Forest:

1. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

2. The Overstory by Richard Powers

3. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

4.The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

A Book Starting with the First Day of School:

1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

2. Looking for Alaska by John Green

3. Wonder by R.J. Palacio

4. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

A Book with a Rainy or Stormy Setting:

1. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman

2. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

3. The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

4.The Shape of Night by Tess Gerriston

A Book with a Fall-Themed Cover:

1. Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell

2 .October Kiss by Kristen Ethridge

3. Autumnal Tints by Henry David Thoreau

A Book Published in October

1. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

2. A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins

3. Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

4. Better Hate than Never by Chloe Liese

A Book Set in the Countryside:

1. Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons

2.Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

3. Wuthering Nights by Emily Bronte

A Book That Features Apple Picking or a Visit to a Pumpkin Patch:

1. Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey

2. Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte

3. The Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs

4. The Simplicity of Cider by Amy E. Reichert

A Book with Dark Academia Themes:

1. The Secret History by Donna Tartt

2. If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

3. Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

4. Bunny by Mona Awad

A Book with Themes of Friendship and Gathering:

1. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

2. The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner

3. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

4. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

A Book with a Mysterious or Eerie Autumn Setting:

1. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

2. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

3. The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell

4. The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters

How to Make The Most Out of This Fall Reading Challenge in 2024

Here’s how to have the best fall reading challenge 2024

1. Decide What You Want to Do

First, figure out what you want from this challenge. Do you want to read more books, try out new genres, or just soak in the fall vibes? Knowing your goal will help you pick the right books.

2. Pick Your Books

Whether you’re feeling like a cozy mystery, a spooky thriller, or something that brings back memories, use those prompts to build your reading list. You can also check out the recommendations I’ve included in the blog post.

3. Set a Timeline

Decide how long your challenge will be. Are you aiming for one book a week, or maybe finishing a couple of books each month? Setting a timeline that fits your life will help you stay on track without stressing out.

4. Make a Cozy Reading Spot

Create a space where you’ll want to read. Whether it’s a comfy chair by the window, a spot by the fireplace, or even a blanket fort, having a cozy reading nook makes a difference.

5. Get Others Involved

Think about sharing your challenge with friends, family, or your online community.

6. Enjoy the Ride

Most importantly, remember that this challenge is supposed to be fun. Don’t stress about finishing every prompt—just enjoy discovering new stories that fit the cozy, fall mood.

FREE Fall Reading Challenge

Now grab this free printable to get start your 2024 autumn reading challenge.

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