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Books On My Fall 2020 TBR
There are so many books that I already own and hope to finally read this Fall, because of various reasons, though mostly because they seem like good picks for these cool and spooky months. I could definitely list more than 10 though, so I thought I’d just list 5 and then my other 5 will be books coming out this Fall that I don’t own but would love to read! Be sure to let me know if we have any in common in the comments – or if you’ve read any of these already!
5 Books I Own and Want to Read in Fall 2020
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin
This is a Book of the Month pick that sounds so good. Plus, it features a true-crime podcast, and I love that! I love mysteries and thrillers all year long, but Fall is definitely the perfect “setting” to read one.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
How beautiful is this cover?? This is another Book of the Month pick for me. I’ve been hearing all sorts of lovely things about this one – including the fact that it’s apparently terrifying and fascinating. Sign me up!
Swipe Right for Murder by Derek Milman
YA thriller/mystery. LGBT+. Inspired by a Hitchcock film (North by Northwest, I believe). These are just a few reasons why I need to finally read this novel (it’s one that I’ve owned for a little while now!)
True Crime Addict: How I Lost Myself in the Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray by James Renner
True crime definitely fascinates me. I bought this book two or three years ago at a local book festival, and of course, it’s been sitting on my shelf since then. I really need to do something about that because I have a feeling I’m going to be intrigued by this memoir.
Vengeful by V. E. Schwab
This is the sequel to the novel, Vicious, which I absolutely adore. I pre-ordered Vengeful but never got around to reading it. Yes, yes, story of my life. However, I recently re-read Vicious (so I could annotate it for a book exchange) and it has given me the push to finally get going on the sequel while details are fresher in my mind!
5 Books That Come Out in Fall 2020 that I Don’t Own (But Want)
Every Missing Thing by Martyn Ford
One family has two kids go missing – and not at the same time. What are they hiding? Why is this happening to them? I want to know all the details!!
Every Missing Thing comes out on October 1.
Premeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth C. Bunce
Myrtle is a 12-year old amateur detective, and this is the first book in her new series. It sounds like such fun, and I’ve been loving middle grade fiction lately. Plus, such a cute cover!
Premeditated Myrtle comes out on October 6.
Class Act by Jerry Craft
I read the graphic novel New Kid over the summer and fell in love. The illustrations, the story lines, the diversity. Now, Craft is back with another graphic novel called Class Act and it follows Drew Ellis (who readers will recognize as Jordan’s friend from New Kid). I can’t wait to learn more about Drew. He’s a fascinating character.
Class Act comes out on October 6.
The Enigma Game by Elizabeth Wein
Wein writes some of my favorite historical fiction, including Code Name Verity, which is just a favorite of mine all around. This book features some characters from CNV, as well as some new ones. It’s listed, therefore, as Code Name Verity #4 on Goodreads. I love that this one deals with the Enigma Machine, which I only know a little about – mostly from the movie The Imitation Game.
The Enigma Game comes out on November 3.
City Monster by Reza Farazmand
I’m not familiar with this artist’s work, but City Monster is his first graphic novel and it sounds so good! Essentially, it’s a world full of creatures (ghosts, vampires, etc.) and the book follows a monster moving to the city.
City Monster comes out on November 17
You know, I also did 5 shelf (the other 5 ARCs). Great minds… I am curious about Swipe Right for Murder. I have been seeing it around. I will be keeping an eye out for your review.
Yes, I can see why these are your top ten. I just finished reading a book last night and needed a new one, so I am very excited to read your list 🙂
I need to get sucked into a good book – I added more than one of these to my Goodreads TBR pile and will hopefully pick one up soon.
I’ve started Mexican Gothic but haven’t made it very far yet. The atmosphere is definitely dark and creepy! I hope you love all of these!
I should have the Myrtle books on the way! They look so cute.
You have some great books on your list, I hope you enjoy them all!
I have copies of Mexican Gothic and Vengeful too, but haven’t read them yet. Hopefully I get to them soon!
I hope you enjoy all these books!
I haven’t heard of any of these, but the Alfred Hitchcock one sounds super interesting!
Fall is the best time to catch up on reading. Snuggled under a blanket with a hot drink in one hand and a book in the other! Great list! Adding a few to my always growing TBR list!
I’ve got city monster on pre-order, it looks good.
Ooooo these look like awesome books to read! I’ll have to see if my library has them 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Jenna ♥
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Great list! I really enjoyed Mexican Gothic, The Night Swim, and Vengeful.
There are some fun ones on this list–I love a good thriller for the fall! I’ve heard great things about Mexican Gothic too!
The Night Swim sounds like a great story. I look forward to your thoughts. 🙂
The Night Swim is one I’d like to try since I’ve read a few of her other books. and Swipe Right for Murder looks good as well!
Ooh nice TBR! I really want to read Mexican Gothic too. I’ve heard only amazing things about the ‘Vicious’ and ‘Vengeful’ books so I’m excited for those ones as well!
Ooh what a great bunch! I loved The Night Swim and hope you do too. Mexican Gothic is one on my autumn TBR, hoping to read it next month. 🙂
I also have Mexican Gothic on my ‘To Read List’ for this fall and got it from BOTM. So, can’t wait to crack it open and curl up with a blanket on a chilly evening now. Great list, as always though.
I hope you enjoy Mexican Gothic.
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Vengeful is brilliant, I hope you enjoy it! I also really liked The Enigma Game when I read it earlier in the year (it came out in May in the UK) so I hope you enjoy it too.
The Middle Grade and Historical Fiction look so good!
I read Mexican Gothic last month. The cover IS beautiful, but the story itself just didn’t do it for me. I was actually really disappointed. Still, everybody else seems to love it, so hopefully you will too 🙂
Premeditated Myrtle sounds so fun. I definitely want to read the Engima Game as well.
I’ve heard a lot about Mexican Gothic this week, which makes me intrigued by it. I don’t usually go for “horror,” though.
Good luck with your list and happy reading! 🙂
Looks like a great list! I loved Vengeful, and Mexican Gothic sounds super intriguing (and creepy). Hope you’ll enjoy all of these!
The book club I just joined is doing The Night Swim as our first book. I just ordered it!
I love how these all seem like perfect fall reads. I hope you enjoy them.
I want to read Grown – I’e heard so many great things about it.
I’ve also heard Mexican Gothic was good and Iv’e liked her other books.
Karen @ For What It’s Worth
I have Mexican Gothic out from the library right now. Great list!
I keep hearing about Mexican Gothic! I’m going to have to check it out. Hope you enjoy them all! Happy reading. 🙂
This s the first time I saw True Crime Addict and now I’m curious. Will have to add that to my wishlist. Hope you enjoy all these books. Happy Reading, Lauren!
Swipe Right for Murder sounds really good!
I hope you enjoy them! Vengeful is excellent. I need to read Mexican Gothic too.
I found Mexican Gothic really creepy but enjoyable. Hope you like it!
I’ve only read The Night Swim from your list, but I enjoyed it. It’s definitely more of a mystery than a thriller. But the podcast host plot was great!
Swipe Right for Murder has been on my radar for quite sometime too! I really need to read Vicious and Vengeful. Great list!
Ughh I want to read Mexican Gothic sooo bad! And that cover!! ?? I also have True Crime Addict on my tbr. That one sounds really good too! I hope you enjoy your other picks! Happy fall.
Fall is such a great time for spooky books! I’ve heard that first thriller and I love the concept. I think any thriller that ties in tech or social media adds such a cool creepy element. And that true crime memoir looks super interesting too! Great post!
Quite a few of these are on my TBR as well! Happy Fall reading 🙂