I love Fall and the spooky season, but it just can’t be too spooky for me. A little mystery, a little intrigue, and I’m all in. Add gore or horror and I’m out. Way way out. I wouldn’t sleep for weeks!

But not everyone is like that–some folks love to be scared! Here’s an interesting interview from October 2022 NPR Weekend Edition: Why do we like horror? I get it…but I still can’t bring myself to read or watch anything that scary! (Also, I found it fascinating that there are fear researchers!) 

So if you’re like me, this is the book list for you! 

I’ve put together a list of cozy Fall reads and divided it into two parts: books I’ve read and books I’m looking forward to reading this October. What’s missing? What are you looking forward to reading this fall? 

Cozy Fall Books I’ve Read:

A Skeleton in the Family by Leigh Perry

The Ghostly Grounds: Murder and Breakfast (A Canine Casper Cozy Mystery—Book 1) by Sophie Love

High Spirits by Carol J. Perry

Bait and Witch by Angela M. Sanders

A Potion to Die For by Heather Blake

Under Lock & Skeleton Key: A Secret Staircase Mystery by Gigi Pandian

Cozy Fall Books On My October 2023 TBR:

My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine

Enchanted to Meet You: A Witches of West Harbor Novel by Meg Cabot

Playing the Witch Card by Kj Dell’antonia

The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

Cackle by Rachel Harrison

Ghosted: A Northanger Abbey Novel by Amanda Quain

Looking for more great cozy fall reads? Check out these posts:

31 spooky (but not too scary) books for your fall reading list from Modern Mrs Darcy

Happy Halloween! 8 Autumnal (But Not Scary) Halloween Reads from Book Riot

Wishing you many happy reading experiences!