Happy fall, friends! I’ve had the hardest time narrowing down the books I want to focus on this Fall. There are so many amazing ones that I would like to read. This time instead of breaking the list into sub-categories like I did this summer, I’m using three broad categories: fiction, non-fiction, and Christian non-fiction. As for the fiction titles, several of them you might recognize from my 17 Books to Read for a Cozy Fall post. Here’s my personal 2019 fall reading list.
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Fiction Fall Reading List
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
I just started this one and I’m enjoying it so far. I’m a sucker for a great fantasy novel, and all the moody, fall vibes thrown in are a bonus.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
I picked up an old copy from Halfprice Books years ago that has lots of the original illustrations. I think it’s finally time I crack it open.
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
This is a classic that I keep hearing about lately so I decided to give it a try myself.
Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
This sounds like the perfect spooky, fall read.
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
This book is a twelfth-century tale of the building of a gothic cathedral. It has been on my radar for a while now but after the fire at Notre Dame, I promised myself that this would be the year I read it. Some of Follett’s later novels are popular, such as his most recent — A Column of Fire.
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Charles and I recently watched the 2017 movie adaptation and I enjoyed it. I typically will only watch adaptations after I’ve read the book, but I’m discovering that this particular method always results in me being disappointed because they took out some of my favorite scenes or even characters or whatever it is. It will be fun to try this the other way around.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
It’s been many years since I’ve read this classic but I think a re-read is finally in order.
Still Life by Louise Penny
I read this book the first time a little over a year ago, and the second time about six months ago. It’s unusual for me to re-read a book so quickly (and so frequently), but I enjoy the series, the cozy Three Pines atmosphere, and am thinking I might just read my way through the whole series again so I’m fully immersed in the world before I read her latest book. Also, last time I mostly listened to the audiobooks (which are phenomenal, by the way), but I take in much more when I read read
Nonfiction Fall Reading List
Atomic Habits by James Clear
I’ve already started reading this and am incredibly impressed. I haven’t enjoyed a book on productivity this much since I read Better Than Before.
Big Dreams, Daily Joys by Elise Blaha Cripe
I discovered Elise on Instagram about a year ago and find her so inspiring. I love seeing the things that she makes with her actual hands. It’s all so lovely, and she produces so much. If I can pick up even a portion of that from her book, I’m in. I already have this book on hold at the library, but it might just have to be one I purchase myself.
Cozy Minimalist by Myquilin Smith
This book is a marriage of two beautiful concepts (I love cozy, I love minimalism!) with lots of pretty pictures. I’m picking this beauty up from the library today and can’t wait to dive in!
Elements of Style by Strunk & White
This is a classic book about writing that I’ve been meaning to read for about a decade. I figured I should probably get to it before this decade is up 😉
The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabella Wilkerson
You might recognize this title from my summer reading list. I got about 100 pages in and have been learning a lot about the great migration so far. I definitely want to finish this before the year is up. Since I own it and don’t have to return it to the library, there aren’t any external deadlines pushing me to hurry.
Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow
Here’s another book off my summer reading list that I’d like to finish. This book is looooonnnng. But I’ve been learning so much and I think it’s fascinating to get a peek into the beginning of our nation and the personality of such a celebrated person in our history.
Christian Nonfiction Fall Reading List
You Are the Girl For the Job by Jess Connolly
The ‘gram has been singing high praises for this book since it came out. And since I’m a big fan of Jess Connolly myself anyways, I actually bought myself a copy. I’m expecting good things!
Safe to Feel by Phylicia Masonheimer
I just started following Phylicia on Instagram a few months ago and have been loving the content she puts out. So thoughtful, so well-researched, so helpful. When she just released a book I knew right away that it was worth throwing my $10 at, if not for anything else except to support the woman whose content I’ve learned so much from.
Do More Better by Tim Challies
I started listening to the audiobook of this first because my library had it on Overdrive (but weirdly they did not have the ebook or book book). After one chapter I stopped listening because I could tell that it was going to be of huge value and something I wanted to dig into. Sooo I bought a physical copy. There aren’t a lot of great faith-based productivity books out there, so I’m really looking forward to this one. A huge thanks to Lisa Hensley for the recommendation.
Knowing God by J.I. Packer
This is an actual, physical book I own that’s been sitting on my literal TBR shelf for way too many years. I typically read Christian non-fiction books first thing in the morning but this is a little bit heavy morning reading. I definitely want to finish it so I might just need to crack it open on weekends instead.
Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren
I’m actually about halfway through this book and have really enjoyed Tish’s perspective. She comes from a much different denomination than I’ve ever been a part of, so I really enjoy reading about that difference in perspective too. So much great insight and such a practical little theological book.
What’s on your fall reading list?
In total, I have 19 books on my fall reading list. That’s a lot! I don’t know if I’ll get to them all, but I’ll sure have fun trying. It’ll also help keep my reading life fresh and focused. Happy reading, friends!
