In England fall basically means rain. Forget your romantic notions of crispy orange leaves and woolly hats, think more soggy shoes and damp, frizzy hair. It’s a horrendously wet season that holds a few very key events: my birthday, bonfire night and the date the John Lewis Christmas Add is released.
And with those key dates in your diary here’s the books I’ll be reading this fall, snuggled under a blanket, in my thickets socks, listening to the patter of rain on the windows.
1. Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
How have you not read this??? I hear you cry and yes, I have no idea how I’ve managed not to read one of the biggest fantasy YA series for so long, please don’t unfollow this blog out of principle. I plan to soon fix the situation. Honest.
2. The Railway Man by Eric Lomaz
What’s this? A non-YA book on my blog? And a non-fiction no less. Wow if you weren’t hovering over the unfollow button earlier then you definitely are now. This novel follow the author and protagonist through his experience of the second world war where he’s a prisoner and forced to work on one of the most deadly railway projects ever endeavoured. And yeah, it’s pretty good.
3. The Raven King by Maggie Steivfater
Time to see if everyone’s favourite private school boys find that Welsh King, and who’s getting that wish.
4. A Gathering of Shadows by VE Schwab
Because of this novels brick like tendencies I’ve been putting it off (I know, I know, that is in no way a valid reason for avoiding a book). But I hope to make amends this fall and actually read part two! Maybe. I don’t know, that things pretty hefty.
5. To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
It might just be all the pretty pictures I’ve seen of this book, surrounded by model ships, compasses, maps, sea shells and other assortments of sea related treasures, on bookstagram but I’m really excited to read it! And yes, I am fickle enough to just want the book because Instagram.
6. Magnus Chase and The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan
Because a little Riordan humour always brightens up those frosty fall mornings.
7. Hero at the Fall by Alwyn Hamiliton
If you at all follow this blog (you wonderful wonderful bookworms) then you will know that I love Alwyn Hamiliton’s books and will shoe horn her work into any and most Top Ten Tuesday. So, of course, I am so excited to finish her trilogy this fall.
8. The Mime Order by Samantha Shannon
Recently discovered this is a seven book series which, I’m not going to lie, is a little daunting. But if it’s seven books I really need to get cracking on book two.
9. Alex and Eliza by Melissa de la Cruz
Have I mentioned before that I’M GOING TO SEE HAMILITON IN FEBUARY???! Yes? Oh. Well, of course to further the hype I must read the book.
10. Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein
I really enjoyed Code Named Verity and it’s been far too long since I’ve read one of Wein’s female pilot based escapades.
Let’s Compare Notes
What books are you looking forward to reading this fall? Have you read any of the books above? Are you looking forward to the John Lewis Christmas add? (Don’t lie, you are 😉 ) If you have or haven’t done this topic then it would be great to hear from you! Let’s compare TBRs!!
I still have to read the Magnus Chase books- autumn does seem like a good season to do so!
Hope all your autumn reads are good!
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Ah you should! I really enjoy them! You too 😝
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If it makes you feel any better, I haven’t read Throne of Glass either. Hope you enjoy these!
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Ahaha glad I’m not the only one! Do you think you’ll give it a read?
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Lots of familiar titles on this list! Good luck with tackling your TBR. Can’t wait to read your thoughts on them!
🌟 TTT: Fall 2018 Asian science fiction & fantasy releases to fall in love with
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Oh I need all the luck 😝 I actually already looked at your ttt- loved it and really good rep!
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Don’t feel bad! I haven’t read anything of Sarah J. Maas either (she’s on my ever-growing list of authors I want to start reading).
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Ah glad I’m not alone! Do you think you’ll pick her books up this fall?
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I still need to read the final Raven Cycle book too. I switched to audiobook for Lily Blue but the narrator was so annoying, so I think I’ll have to go back to good old-fashioned eye-reading!
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I never really try audio books for some reason but yeah the physical book is good (and no annoying narrator’s haha) tell me what you think!
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The Raven King!!! Hopefully you love it, the tone of the book was really haunting to me and I feel like it was a great ending but I still really wanted more. I loved Rose Under Fire, it was a bit different to Code Name Verity but it’s much more related to the war itself. And don’t feel bad for not having read Throne of Glass yet. The first book is probably my favorite so hopefully you enjoy it!
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Ooh haunting as in scary? I’m not good with scary 😬 I’m excited to read Rose Under Fire but ive heard it’s quite sad! Aw thanks, can’t wait to read it!
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Not too scary, more haunting as in really memorable and such a strong tone/feeling. I’m not too good with scary either!
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Yay that’s good! Hopefully I’ll enjoy it then!
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I really loved To Kill a Kingdom! Hope you will too! It’s dark and eery, in my opinion, so a perfect fall read. 🙂
Good luck with all the rain, hahah. Belgium isn’t much better on that account, really. 🙂
Happy reading!
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Is it scary? I’m no good with scary haha I visited Belgium this summer! And it did rain actually haha
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I don’t feel like it’s scary! It’s simply the dark and eerie atmosphere that did it for me, to be honest. I’m not good with scary either, haha.
Belgium has.. crap weather. One day it can be all sunshine and rainbows and then POOF. Rain all the way, haha. 😂
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Ahaha hopefully I can stomach it then! Bad weather but amazing mayonnaise so you can’t really complain 😝
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Definitely not complaining about that, haha! Best fries, best unique burger [If you haven’t had a Bicky burger, you MISSED OUT]!
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The mayo and chips in Belgium is amazing 😍 no I didn’t! What’s in it? I did have a burger in Belgium but not that one sadly 😭
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That they are! Pretty sure a lot of Belgians have this tradition of getting fries the moment they’re back from holiday because nothing beats Belgian fries. 😛
Oooh, boo! I can’t even explain it properly. It’s a typical Belgian burger – they don’t make or sell them anywhere else – with three very specific sauces on them, fried onions and pickled cucumber. It’s SO GOOD and so.. Belgian! A lot of people don’t know about it though. You should totally try it out if you revisit Belgium someday!
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They really don’t! Oh that sounds so good, just want to go back for the food 😍
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Hahah; my boyfriend and I are like that as well. We went to Milan last year and want to go back simply so we can go have dinner at one specific restaurant a second time. 😍
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I just read Throne of Glass this year, so don’t feel bad. I also have one nonfiction book on my TBR.
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Glad I’m not the only one! Ooh what is it?
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I really loved the Raven Cycle series and the Shades of Magic trilogy!! 🙂
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
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Shades of magic 😍 I like the Raven Cycle too, but prefer ADSOM 😝
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I won’t shame you for not reading Throne of Glass if you won’t shame me for not reading any of Maggie Steivfater yet 😀 I want too, I even have a few of her books, just haven’t found the time. In all seriousness though, hope you enjoy Throne of Glass. I highly recommend an epic binge read with the last one coming out next month. Hope you enjoy all of these!
Here’s my TTT.
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Ahaha fair enough! Which books have you got of hers? Thanks! Ooh a binge sounds fun 😁
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I have the Raven Boys which has been recommended to me over and over again. ☺️
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I hope you enjoy it!
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Ahhhh, so glad to see Throne of Glass on here! Sarah J. Maas is my favorite author and it makes me so happy to see the fan base grow. 😁
Ooooh, To Kill a Kingdom is a fun read also!
And eek, I still have yet to read a VE Schwab! Maybe some day soon…
Hope you enjoy all these books! 🙂
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Ahaha I hope I like it now! Oh you should read ADSOM it’s so good! Thanks, you too!
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No pressure! (tho I will say the TOG series gets better the farther you get into it)
And ADSOM is on my TBR! 🙂
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Ah I’ll remember that! Ooh tell me what you think if you read it!
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Will do! 🙂
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I’m definitely Hamilton Trash and I also read Alex and Eliza because of it! I wasn’t a huge fan, to be honest. BUT I still want you to like it because otherwise I’d be wishing you pain and I don’t want to do that.
I’m currently reading The Dream Thieves and I can’t wait to finally finish this seriessssss
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That’s why I’m reading it lol. Haha ok, I take it with a pinch of salt 😜 is that because you’re enjoying it or because you don’t like it?
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Oh I adore the raven boys. I’ve just been taking forever to get through it!
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Ahaha fair enough! I’m a bit like that too- hence why I haven’t read the last one 😝
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Great list! I haven’t read any Sarah J Maas either so I’m with you there. I hope to read some of her work eventually. Here is our Top Ten Tuesday
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Ah glad I’m not alone! Thanks for dropping off your list!
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I really want to read A Gathering of Shadows too but I have a dilemma of whether to buy it because I got ADSOM from the library and they don’t have the other books in the series 🙃 I will get to it eventually, though.
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Aw I hate that dillema!! If you reread books you could invest in both? Or go library, an incomplete series on my shelf always annoys me 😝
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So many good books on your list-I’ve read all but 3! If you think A Gathering of Shadows is hefty, you should see the third book! And if it makes you feel better, The Bone Season might be a seven book series, but Samantha Shannon is taking her time writing the books, so it’s gonna be a while before its finished! Hope you enjoy all these 🙂
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/09/18/top-ten-tuesday-177/
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Ah don’t scare me off! Well that’s good at least 😂 I’ll check yours out 😃
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Ha ha sorry! Thanks 🙂
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I loved Hero at the Fall and that whole trilogy!
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Absolutely love the series 😍 hope I can enjoy Hero of the Fall as much!
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Such a rainy season sounds heavenly to me!!!!
I’ve heard wonderful things about V E Schwab’s series! I hope you enjoy it!
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Ahaha thanks! Thanks, you should try them sometime!
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Out of all the books in your list, I’ve only read To Kill A Kingdom and loved it. Hope you do too. 🙂
And in the Philippines, there is no fall at all. hehe. But i love rain… Wish I’m in ENgland.
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I’ve heard good things about that book! I’m excited to start it! Ah lucky! We can swap locations lol 😂
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I haven’t read Throne of Glass either!! I’m so behind on books haha! XD
My TTT post!
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Ah glad I’m not alone! Thanks for leaving your link 😁
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Fall in England sounds sad. I’ll stick to USA fall. It’s my favorite season. I hope you enjoy your TBR books! I loved A Gathering of Shadows.
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Ahaha it’s just a little rainy (like most of our seasons lol) what’s USA fall like? Ah glad you liked it! ADSOM was so good 😍
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You have quite a few similar books to me but one step different in sequels haha
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Haha, are you more ahead or behind?
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I’m behind as I bed to start magnus chase. But we’re the same for gathering of shadows and the mime order
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Ah fair enough! Eventually I’ll read The Mime Order or A Gathering of Shadows 😂
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