Books to Read in Autumn | Autumnal Reads for 2026

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A brand new round up of books for Autumn 2026 that eve's well-read club enthusiasts are sure to adore.

the well read club: books to read this *autumn*

Want to join our well-read club? We don’t blame you. It’s been a hot minute since we sat down to talk all things books and we thought what better time than when Summer is soon to wave us goodbye (we’re not crying promise!).

Whilst the Summer months often bring an excuse to get out in the great outdoors and enjoy the sunshine (unless your unlucky enough live in the north!), there’s no better feeling than hibernating indoors during the cold and rainy season and cosying up by a fire or on your eve mattress, in your snuggest pj’s with a book in hand.

If you didn’t already know, reading before bed or anytime for that matter has numerous benefits. Take a peek here if you want to know more. Some nifty research (1) also found that reading for at least 30 minutes per day is proven to increase your health and well-being (which is seriously needed during those darker months!).

With spooky season in full swing, whether you’re into ghostly hauntings, magical mysteries or psychological thrillers that make you check under your bed twice, this list has got something for everyone.

1. The Witch – Frieda McFadden

Our favourite thriller author (who never disappoints) is back on the 6th of October with a book perfect for spooky season. When Julia loses her job and her apartment, she retreats to her family’s huge 17th century estate. Officially, she’s there to check in on her aging grandmother. Unofficially, she’s hoping the old house will give her a place to disappear. However, she gets more than she bargained for when every night, the grandfather clock stops at exactly 3:41 a.m. The lights flicker without warning. And a voice cries for help outside Julia’s bedroom door.

2. The Maple Bakery Murder – R. L. Killmore

The third book in the the cinnamon falls mystery series and another brand new release for 2026. When a body is discovered in her bakery one morning, Ginger’s fresh start goes up in flames and the town begins to gossip. Who is this new girl? Could she be a killer? Only Austin, her love interest, seems to believe in her innocence.

3. Hidden Pictures – Jason Rekulak

Mallory Quinn is fresh out of rehab when she takes a job as a babysitter for Ted and Caroline Maxwell. Teddy, a sweet, shy boy who is never without his sketchbook and pencil. His drawings are nothing out of the ordinary for a young boy, trees, rabbits, balloons. Until one day, he draws something different, a man in a forest, dragging a woman's lifeless body. Warning, you might want to make sure you’ve got company whilst reading this.

4. The Cinnamon Bun Book Store – Laurie Gilmore

A cosy, small town romance that is perfect for curling up on the sofa with on a rainy autumn day. The story follows Hazel and Noah as they try and solve mysterious codes begin appearing in between the pages of books. Will they solve the mystery before their romance blossoms?

5. The Book of Autumn – Molly O’Sullivan

When freaky happenings begin at school (including a dead girl), Cella and Max must team up to solve the mystery. The book of Autumn isn’t your ordinary haunted dorm tale, they must learn what it means to trust each other whilst saving their magical lives as they know it.

final thoughts

As summer gives way to Autumn, these books are some of our favourite up and coming titles for bookworms everywhere. Picture yourself curled up on the sofa (or in bed) with a snuggly duvet to keep you warm, a steamy mug of hot chocolate in hand, and the golden leaves tumbling in the wind outside.

Sounds like bliss to us! We hope you enjoy our Autumnal reads round up.

Until next time, eve sleep.