Too early to plan my fall reading? || September TBR 2023

Hey Booktube, this is it, it's fall! Here are the books I'm hoping to read for September (and the rest of the season!). Lots of mystery, thriller and horror books but also some cozy fantasy ones!
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[@BookswithEmilyFox]

What's on your fall TBR?

[@angelaholmes8888]

The ex hex Practical magic It by Stephen king The shining by Stephen king Britney spears memoir Holly by Stephen king

[@laurahailstone5835]

Books i'm really looking forward to: Hocus pocus graphic novel, Jonathan strange and mr norrell, Out there screaming (horror anthology), library at mount char, vampires of el norte, uzumaki, penpal, our share of night, the bloody chamber (angela carter fairy tales) and fledgling (octavia e butler vampire) Will have to pick up my copy of goblin empire and i am going to attempt to read Schindler's Ark, the film destroyed me so im worried about the book but interested.

[@dd_madara8188]

I finally came back to reading Fantasy and hope to pick up "Six of crows" after getting in recommended for the last years. And probably something from Sanderson.

[@M_is_for_M]

Dark corners Salem's lot Babel Legends and lattes Cackle Little secrets The forgotten island The green mile Remembrance of Earth's past trilogy My best friend's exorcism and who knows what else will come to my mind. I'm too moody.

[@chloalexandra]

The Passage trilogy by Justin Cronin I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman Dracul by Darce Stoker & JD Barker Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant Parable of the Sower by Octavia E Butler Bone China by Laura Purcell

[@M_is_for_M]

Nope, it is never too early for fall tbr!

[@zp5413]

Good news, The Goblin Emperor is indeed a standalone. There are 2 more books set in the same world that follow a character we meet very briefly in TGE, and there is going to be a third one, but they are very much a different story:)

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Oh that's good to know!

[@louisathellama]

I'm obsessed with the gigantic read it or unhaul it jar 😂

[@christinamerry366]

Emily, I remember your love for mugs with mushrooms. H&M Home has beautiful mug with mushrooms (and a plate too!)

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I saw a cute one at Simons too... how many mugs is too many mugs?

[@goddess_eve21]

Autumn is my lifestyle! I love talking about fall, sharing fall, and reading about fall 🤣😂 I have sprinkled a lot more thrillers and horror into my tbr here and there. Will be, of course adding more. I have some of these on my tbr, and would love to hear your thoughts on All The Sinners Bleed.

[@PagesInTheForest]

I loved the Goblin Emperor, hopefully you will too! I personally feel like it verges on cozy fantasy, but there is a weightiness to the plot and character elements that maybe some people would disagree is cozy...It's the emphasis on character growth and relationships feels cozy to me. The Witness for the Dead/Grief of Stones are more side-quels to the Goblin Emperor, since they follow a secondary character from that book - they are great too!:)

[@AnonymouslySpooky]

The housemaid is AMAZING! I finished it yesterday morning and have already started the second. The housemaid was the second Booktok book that didn’t let me down. AMAZING!

[@mmhalfacre]

That jar is hilarious! Just finished The Violin Conspiracy 👍If you like classical music, the author made a playlist of the pieces mentioned in the book

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It's the biggest one I could find XD I'll definitely check it out, thanks!

[@kristen7623]

Omg I just read The One…I’m dying to know your thoughts! It’s starts one way and ends a completely different way. A wild ride!

[@kelynspear5863]

goblin emperor is still a standalone! there's a companion series with one of the grumpy side characters and it's delightful, but goblin emperor is still very much a standalone

[@arya0553]

I haven‘t cried while reading „Adult Children by emotionally immature parents“, BUT I definitely had some „oh!“ moments. Realising that not only I am a „victim“ of emotionally immature parents, but also finding patterns of friends etc who are also treating me in a bad way was eye-opening fot sure. I hope you‘ll like it, too ♥️

[@michellelee03]

I read “I Who Have Never Known Men” and “Kindred” at your recommendation and I just have to tell you that I can’t stop thinking about them. Wow

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Yay! I'm glad you've enjoyed them!

[@caitlynprice9501]

Finna is so good, and the sequel/companion novella Defekt is one of my favorites of the year. I haven't been able to stop thinking about Defekt since I read it in June. They're both really quick reads!

[@badfaith4u]

I love the new jar. From your TBR pile, I have only read Yellowface and really enjoyed it.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It should be big enough for a few more years hopefully lol

[@becklebooks]

I've put 'can't spell treason without tea' on my goodreads so I don't forget about it! Sounds truly cosy, I hope it's good. :D (Same with 'house witch', it's on my audible list! Eeee!)

[@JMST8245]

The new jar is wonderful :D

[@tomie1308]

this autumn I'm reading mostly sci-fi and mystery/thriller (I've already started Dark Matter!). I'm planning on saving the cozier reads for winter when my window panes fog and I have a warm cup in my hands💗

[@Lysis99]

The One!!! I VOTE FOR THE ONE!!

[@sanamohsin7746]

Our wives under the sea is a mix between into the drowning deep and this is how you lose the time war in the best way possible. Absolute 5 stars

[@judithcakelover]

I also have The House Witch and I have been saving it for fall. And am looking forward to watch lots of witchy movies as well with some hot chocolate or something.😁

[@oumaimasbooks]

It's never too early to plan fall reading😅 I already have the books I want to get to this fall even though it stays hot here until October

[@TaylorTaylor1989]

please do a more autumn content further 🍂 please please :)

[@lena_blue]

Omg yes The Goblin Emperor!! You can definitely read it as a standalone! And you have the best edition too ❤

[@Beach652]

Is it weird that I'm commenting to say that your new jar is perfect and I love it? 😂

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

No!! I’ve looked for a while for a big enough jar so it’s nice to hear haha

[@sam.my.m]

Out of your TBR list, I've only read The One and it is very good, I really enjoyed it and feels like a quick read too. It actually gives me a little bit of Black Mirror vibes.

[@kristen7623]

💯Black Mirror

[@Colaman112]

September is definitely fall, our word for for september literally translates to "fallmoon". E. Also, since you seem to enjoy the cozy fantasies right now, have you already checked out "The Bookshop and the Barbarian"?

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I'm not sure I'm ready to read another book with "barbarian" in the title XD

[@Colaman112]

@@BookswithEmilyFox Ha ha, fair. :D

[@kirstens1977]

You should read it, it's so funny

[@lindsayrenee1063]

It's Augtober! I'm here for it ❤❤

[@d.edwardmeade3683]

New England tends to hold onto Summer well into September but Fall is my favorite so I'm always up for any Autumnal chats!! 😁😁😁❤❤

[@btvb7155]

Our Wivea Under the Sea!!! Great book, if you don't like it we're over 💔 😂😂😂

[@sirgnome]

I am obsessed with The Goblin Emperor (I’ve read it twice this year) and I hope you like it! The other book in the series follows a different character so you could see it as a stand-alone if you wanted. Also, I am insanely jealous of your copy of the book - I can’t find it anywhere 😭

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Oh I didn’t know it was a good edition!

[@sirgnome]

The only version I can find with that cover is the smaller mass market paperback 😭 They did a cover redesign for the US and I hate it. I’m considering getting them from the UK because the covers are nicer but it’s just not the same.

[@Books_BrewsandBeyond]

A fall TBR is always good

[@deborahmccarthy1306]

Really enjoyed The Measure, interesting concept.

[@verucasalt4535]

I read Malice and it was very good! So glad you're reading it.

[@TheYasmineFlower]

I can tell that autumn is coming because I am being drawn more to spooky, gothic or horror stories. Might try Shirley Jackson in the next few months.

[@stardroplet9499]

Excited you got the jar 😅

[@Lysis99]

I have "Can't spell treason without Tea" on my Kindle to read it soon :D

[@avsambart]

I love your tshirt!!

[@lightscamerasashley.]

love the variety 💖 during fall, I definitely tend to lead towards classics, literary fiction, a little bit of fantasy, and mystery/thrillers. reading a little bit of everything keeps it fun though! happy reading 📚🍃

[@msellenandrea]

I'm extremely excited for fall! We have also had a ton of rain and I love it haha. I've also been plotting out possible fall reads and it looks like it's going to be a good one :D

[@vil1906]

The new jar is perfect😂🫶🏻

[@maitrishah4322]

Keigo Higashino is one of my favourite authors, looking forward to see your thoughts on it!!

[@annieeichholz2673]

Ohh I read Never Lie in July and really enjoyed it! I highly recommend it. I found it to be a really nice, engaging, quick little palette cleanser :)

[@wickedbookwitch]

So happy you're pi king up Amanda Montell! I hope you pick up Cultish as well by her, if you like Wordslut. Cultish by her is definitely my favorite.

[@astronot92]

Oh please prioritize the Goblin Emperor, I was also planning to read it soonish 🤩

[@MKayBooks]

Love Our Wives Under the Sea! Gave it 5 stars. One of my favorite books read in 2023. Hope you like it! Practical Magic is one of my favorite books as well! Want more books like that. We just watched both Hocus Pocus movies to kick off fall. It was also a tough choice with the poll! Wanted to read all four books lol!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I'm hoping to love it as much as everyone else!! I want to read them all too so it should happen... eventually lol

[@jackiesliterarycorner]

It's never too early to plan! I'm such a mood reading, but I do love making a list.

[@ellieangelakoudi100]

A very cozy mistery with witches is " In the company of witches" by Auralee Wallance. It has a sequel too! It would be good for a cozy reading vlog!

[@michellelee03]

I just saw this recommended on tiktok! I think I will pick it up now that I have heard about it twice. Must be a sign!

[@toweringtbr]

The one by John Marrs is fun. Definitely prioritize. The Measure was underwhelming but brought up interesting ideas. I enjoyed Finna and will pick up the sequel.

[@juliarobelin7642]

I feel like one of your goals for the year is to read the Hugo/Nebula/Locust Awards winners (and maybe nominees). If yes, then I'm right there with you (slowly, but surely) ^^

[@MusingsofaCat10]

Finna is great, also recommend reading soon after it both its sequel, Defekt, but also Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix. For reasons 😁

[@erinh7450]

There are many corners of Booktube that do "Shorty September" so this is a great month to get those short books in (not that I can manage to ever follow all these themed months, but if you have a bunch of short books, it's a good excuse! And you'll be in good company) The Goblin Emperor is the *best* !!!! Wholesome fantasy with a bit more political intrigue than many cozies but the main character is just a straight-up good person who you want all the good things for. The two other books are just set in the same world, following a minor character, so it's still a standalone.

[@meritreads90]

The Measure was soooo good!! It would make a very interesting mini series.

[@paulas.6517]

I loved The One, but there's no particular order you should read John Marrs books. Just The Marriage Act after The One. The passenger was a good, too. If you are interested in historical crime I would recommend Oscar de Muriels Frey&McGray series. It's so unique and it's with seven books completed. And the plot is everytime with something unnatural and it's set in Edinburgh ❤

[@rinsesshomaru4789]

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop had some nice cozy vibes to it. I liked it .

[@apet6752]

Yeah im definitely in a fall mood already, it gets colder here very quickly, like now it's been pretty much fall weather for 3 weeks already 😄❤️ no yellow leaves yet but getting darker and rainier and just the general chill in the air

[@NicOfTime19]

I’ve just started Yellowface and so far so good! I went in cold and that’s definitely the way to go.

[@laurencreaghe5812]

You’re going to love John Marr’s books. I ate those up. The One was great- also, the audio of The One, The Passengers, and the Marriage Act are very good.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

That's good to hear :D

[@jessicar.6268]

I got a pretty copy of the Goblin Emperor. It's the dark blue paperback. I'm pretty excited about that one. I do love political fantasy.

[@kaileipalmeroni5483]

Loved house witch, definitely funny and cute

[@No-ff5vz]

Ouiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Merci pour cette vidéo 😄🍂 J'habite dans le nord de la France, l'automne est là depuis bien longtemps, nous on a pas eu d'été alors que le reste du monde atteint des records de températures!😅

[@leticiatoraci9855]

Oh my that Jar! Amazing, I need one of this too!

[@freckledklutz]

Oh its never too early to start the fall TBR. I work at a school so fall starts when school starts to me! I have yellow face right now and I am about to start it - can't wait to hear what you have to say on that one. The goblin emperor I am determined to find a copy of that one sounds so intriguing. I am waiting to get the new Fonda lee book and I am starting fourth win and the weaver and the witch queen which I think you would like. All of these are library holds then I want to continue to read through my physical tbr as well that is where I have been slacking!

[@Amy1437]

In my house, its been fall since August 1st 🍂🍂🍂

[@KristinKravesBooks]

I am planning to read You Can't Spell Treason Without Tea in fall as well. Sounds so cozy! And I love the new tbr jar! In the Company of Witches is adult! It's actually a cozy mystery but it does have some heavier topics.

[@sascha7476]

Ohhh the goblin emperor is amazing. And it is fine to only read book one.

[@picklejuice2]

i JUST started the Spare Man! it’s so good so far which makes me sooo happy bc it’s a new author for me🤗

[@kasanchz]

I loved the house witch! I hope you enjoy it too!

[@leavlajnic171]

I loved The Measure, it was one of my favourite reads from last year ❤

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

I'm still reading a little life since last Christmas and I want to finish it but it's not really my thing. I'm going to pick up something else I think to read alongside it. Coz I've been in a reading slump for months.

[@EmilyLovesBooks]

Omg I love your tbr jar it’s so pretty😂💕

[@roserobb]

So many books! I had to keep reminding myself that this was a seasonal TBR, and not just for September! For Read it or Unhaul it, since you mentioned pre-choosing a book that had been on your shelf for ages, maybe you could also do that for future vlogs if you're really not feeling selecting one at random, provided that the book has been on your shelf for *insert reasonable number of years*? Since that would go with the spirit of the challenge but could feel less stressful.

[@CamVersful]

The Measure is my favourite book this year!

[@BezalyFan1]

The Violin Conspiracy has been on my TBR for a while😃❤️ I don't think it's ever too late for a TBR list haha

[@procaffeinate_withbooks]

I read the ARC of the day's at Morisaki Bookshop... it's short n good for 1 time read

[@winonareads6790]

i loved the measure and yelloface! can't wait to see what you think! Babel is up next for me on my Fall TBR

[@angelaguillen4892]

Al the sinners bleed is even better than razorback tears and the bookshop book was so good

[@mathildesophie1735]

Ouiii les Miracles du Bazar Namiya je te le recommande à 100%, c'est mon coup de cœur de l'année dernière, c'est pas vraiment un roman policier mais tu reconnais bien que l'auteur en a déjà écrit, c'est super bien ficelé!

[@f.helies7229]

Emily! Have you seen that the new M. L Wang (Sword of Kaigen)'s book is out? Just started Blood Over Bright Haven tonight and oh my, i' m two chapters in and it's already so good! It's another adult fantasy stand alone, dark academia and seems to center gender injustice as one of its core theme. I am so excited to continue 🎉

[@arobinreads]

Excited to see what you think of all of these! 🎉

[@vonneigh]

Never Lie by Freida McFadden was amazing!

[@natalieontheroad]

Wordsl*t is alright. It’s on my semi-abandoned pile. I’m about 75% finished, so really should just power through. I think she makes some interesting points, but some things she says seem like a stretch. She is/was a host of the Sounds Like a Cult podcast, which took a sharp turn for the awful and there was a lot of drama going on with it, so I think that may have also colored my opinion a bit. Her other book, Cultish, is also sort of interesting- much like this one, raises some good points but some things seem like a stretch. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it. I’m also about halfway through The Adult Children book. Def some “ohhhh” moments for me, too, but not devastating as others have claimed.

[@monikaliane]

Yes I’m excited for u to try the One bc I think u will love it bc it’s super fast past and Sci-fi

[@clubcocotravels]

It was Fall in Alberta last week but now it’s summer again 😝 so 2 more summer books 🏝 this week before I hit my Fall TBR 🍁 🍂 🎃 ☕️

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Good luck with your reading this month!

[@abbywonder3825]

I LOVED the Goblin Emperor. There was one title that was repeated a lot and it got on my nerves. But it was great

[@riankoch9126]

Emily: decorates for fall Claudia: you thought wrong

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

She's currently wearing the PJ of shame after trying to pull her stitches so the books and decorations are safe for a few more days!

[@riankoch9126]

On behalf of all of us, I can’t wait to see the pj’s of shame

[@lizwilliams8631]

Oh I just read Adult children of emotionally immature parents and it hit me real hard but it’s a better read than I expected

[@Taartje04]

I’m reading the one right now. The book is super fast, I’m flying through it. I don’t really see why the book got that much hype, still waiting for that compelling dark read the cover promises me. Would love to hear your thought on it😊😊

[@Chaotic_Pixie]

To me, Back to School vibes equals Fall Vibes. Heck. The pumpkin spice everything is already out most places & people who do Halloween up big are already putting up decor. I'm here for all the cozy, witchy, magical, mystery vibes. My tastes seem to be at opposite ends right now. Cozy magical vibes & historical fiction with a feminist bent. If any of them happen to include authors/libraries/bookshops/literary world in general... I'm hooked. It lands on my TBR & then I'm dismayed I can only read about 2-3 books a week. Yellowface & Wordsl*t are on my TBR too. I've heard great things from people I trust about both. And the covers! Love the bright yellow. Srsly... I'd love to see you do a video about "bookish books" or "books for book lovers" and maybe make some recommendations/try viewer recommendations. I'm definitely thinking a viewing of Practical Magic is in order to set the right tone for impending Witch B*tch Fall vibes... and of course, with a black cat in my lap & a steaming cup of cocoa. I feel like the people who read the Emotionally Immature Parents book who find themselves crying are seeing the features in themselves & worry about it impacting their own children.

[@Lottie842]

I found another cozy-ish fantasy book for you: Assistant to the Villain. Honestly, it’s probably more of a cozy romantacy, which romance isn’t your thing, but it isn’t “spicy” and the humor is very cheeky and self aware. I found it a lot of fun. The premise is a nice young girl needs a job to support her family and her only option is to get a job as an assistant to the Villain, a man intent on destroying the kingdom and takes pleasure from murder and torture. What’s not to love?

[@JennyTHJRXu]

Malice is my favorite book!

[@encyclopediaofelizabeth]

Love the new TBR jar!

[@lef0503]

I’m reading Dead Silence by SA Barnes, via your recommendation. Eek! It’s so creepy!! I want to finally read Babel and Can’t Spell Treason without Tea.

[@SuperBondfan007]

Well, I really enjoyed the Violin Conspiracy, and if it works for you, the author has a second book which came out earlier in the year. It's not really a sequel, because there are completely new characters. Also really liked Malice, the Japanese detective book; so much so, that I read all the other books that feature that character. Hoping to read Suspect X soon, too.

[@AriLondonGirl]

Emily, are planning to be back on Instagram? At least posting something once a month? Your thoughts? 😌 or you don’t like Instagram app?

[@zachreads]

I finished "He Who Drowned the World", I can almost guarantee you would Hate it. I'm trying to decide if it's 1.5 or 2☆s. 80% of the plot revolves around wierd sex stuff, and there are a couple SA scenes... I think thats another "finished" series for you!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Oh wow that's good to hear! I'm not sure if I'll continue it because it was a rough start :/

[@NovaAIMusic]

I planned up until march 2024 ur good

[@ednalee906]

I loved, The One by John Marrs, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden Never Lie by Freida McFadden and I hope that you love them too. The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden was ok but not my favorite by her like the other two are.

[@MariaDamnRulez]

Man penpal broke my heart, it is good horror but it is so saaad omg 😭