6 classic books to get you in the mood for autumn
It’s hard to believe summer’s already over, but many of us are thankful for a drop in temperatures and an excuse to cosy up on the couch with a cup of tea and a good book. This autumn, you can’t go past the classics to get you in that warm and fuzzy mood. Here are our top picks for the season.
1. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
This iconic book uses the transition from summer to autumn as a way to symbolise the love triangle between the novel’s characters. Fitzgerald’s depiction of extravagant New York parties transports the reader to a completely new world. “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”
2. The Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling
What began as a children’s classic has become a legend beloved by those of all ages. Each novel in the magical series kicks off at the beginning of autumn, which for the students of Hogwarts represents the start of a new school year and, for Harry and his friends, a new adventure. With 7 books to read, Harry Potter will keep you entertained for weeks.
3. Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
I can hardly think of a better book to read on a cold, rainy night. Agatha Christie’s classic mystery novel takes place on a train stuck in a blustery snow storm. Detective Hercule Poirot must figure out who among the passengers is responsible for the murder of another. This book will keep you guessing until the very end.
4. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Set on the moors of southern England, Emily Brontë’s classic novel uses the fierce, stormy moors to illustrate the relationships between the characters. “My love for Linton is like the foliage in the woods. Time will change it, I'm well aware, as winter changes the trees.” Brontë’s emotive descriptions will make you feel as though you’re in another time.
5. Pet Sematary by Stephen King
If you’re more into chills and thrills, Stephen King’s horror classic will definitely satisfy your hunger. Not for the faint of heart, Pet Sematary follows a young family settling into their new small-town home. Beyond their house, generations of children have gone to bury their beloved pets, but this “sematary” holds a dark and terrible secret.
6. Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery
Anne, a young orphan is adopted by a new family and we follow her as she settles into her new life and home on Canada’s Prince Edward Island. Montgomery’s portrait of the scenery at Green Gables is truly heart-warming, making this the perfect autumn novel. “The birches in the hollow turned as golden as sunshine and the maples behind the orchard were royal crimson.”
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