November wrap-up: Fall Favorites

November Wrap-Up: Our Favorite Fall Reads

As we are reaching the end of November and saying goodbye to the falling leaves and crisp air, we wanted to recap our fall favorites. These three books were on our November reading list, and you won't regret adding them to yours for the next fall season. 

Nothing is better than reading a book in the same setting the story takes place in! In fact, reading stories in the setting of the novel makes for an enhanced reading experience. It can assist in ways such as:

• Visual imagination   
• Connection to nature 
• Atmosphere to mood 
• Personal connection

As we close out the month of November, we encourage you to immerse yourself in the captivating stories by the authors Colleen Hoover, Lucy Score, and Taylor Jenkins Reid. These authors capture the essence of the season, creating an enchanting blend of fiction and reality that truly enhances your reading journey. 

1.  Seven Husbands of Evenlyn Huego  

  

Taylor Jenkin Reid published Seven husbands of Evenlyn Huego in June of 2017 and has been recently popularized in the media this fall, for good reason. The novel was even nominated for best historical fiction in 2017.

 This romantic historical fiction is centered around the Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Heugo. As she reaches an older age, she is ready to reveal the truth about her fame and glamorous life. Evelyn chooses Monique Grant, an unknown magazine reporter, to cover the story of her life.

 Monique used this opportunity to kick off her career while everyone else was still in great confusion as to why she chose this unexperienced writer for her biography. 

  

Common themes 

• Identity 
• Fame
• Sexuality 
• Love 

2.  Too Late 

Colleen Hoover has released many popular bestselling books over the past decade. This particular read is a romantic thriller that was officially released in June 2023. Many who have read her novel verity have enjoyed reading this as well for its psychological suspense. 

Too Late is set in a fall setting with Sloan and Luke. Sloan is a strong lover and would do anything for those close to her that she loves dearly. Getting stuck in a toxic and dangerous relationship with Luke allows us to see the growth within Sloan and how strong of a character she really is. Nothing will get in Luke's way of keeping his eye on Sloan, except maybe Carter. 

  

Common themes   

• Violence 
• Toxic love 
• Thrilling 
• Personal Growth 

3. Things We Never Got Over 

The contemporary romance novel Things we never got over was published in 2022 and was nominated for best romance in 2023. 

Lucy Score created this novel with the storyline of a woman named Naomi, who takes off from her life and comes back to her hometown of Knockemout, Virginia. After Naomi's sister finds herself in some trouble, she leaves Naomi with an unexpected surprise. While Naomi is back at home, she encounters some more unexpected surprises, but in the form of romance. 

Common themes   

• Love 
• Family 

All of these romantic novels capture the fall season and would be a great choice for your next fall-season read. Reading a seasonal book adds an extra layer of authenticity to the narrative, making it feel more relatable when read snuggled up under our blankets. 

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