"The change of seasons happening right now got me in just the right mood for this coming-of-age Practical Magic set in 1960s small-town Minnesota. The Watry-Ridder women have been serving their community with spells and charms for generations, until eldest daughter Elisabeth wonders if she wants to take on that legacy—and the price of its secrets. This is the perfect read for a cozy night in with a bowl of hearty soup and warm mulled wine"

What We Sacrifice for Magic

By Andrea Jo Dewerd

Mulled Wine

Homemade Bread Bowls

"True to my dark academia fancy, I enjoyed Alex Michaelides's The Maidens. So his next novel was high on my must-read list. The Fury is a nesting doll "whydunit" psychological thriller (you'll get that if you read it) set on a private Greek island prone to ferocious winds (known as the fury) that have claimed many lives. During one such storm, someone dies by the hand of one of the seven select guests of the owner — another victim of the fury in this Greek tragedy."

The Fury

By Alex Michaelides

Tabbouleh

Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate

"I don't normally read a lot of nonfiction, but this was a book club pick that I really enjoyed it. It felt perfect for fall and allowed me to indulge in some history, European culture and true crime. A small appetizer bite inspired by the English setting was perfect for our book club discussion and the sangria was maybe a little too spot. But it definitely encouraged a very animated discussion!"

All That Glitters

By Orlando Whitfield

Blood Orange Sangria

London Broil Beef Crostini

"I love a good scare for all of fall, not just October. Give me some supernatural flare to the book that makes me want to dig deeper under my covers and question any house creek or shadow on the wall. Hidden Pictures is just borderline horror without being too gruesome - more supernatural suspense. The food pairing is due to the family being vegetarians and the son specifically loving bell peppers as a snack. The wine is because it's what I enjoyed as I read, and happens to be one of my favorites I always keep stocked in my wine fridge."

Hidden Pictures

By Jason Rekulak

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Molly Dooker Wine

"One of my favorite themes for my book club is 'Letter of the Alphabet'. It's so fun to open up a theme to a variety of genres and explore new books in this way. This month, we are on Letter B and chose The Brilliant Life of Eurdora Honeysett. If you loved A Man Called Ove then you're sure to love Eudora's story in this moving and joyous novel about an elderly woman ready to embrace death and the little girl who reminds her what it means to live."

The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett

By Annie Lyons

Duck River Apothecary Tea

Rainbow Sprinkle Sugar Cookies