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As the leaves turned golden and the air filled with crisp fall magic, I spent October wrapped up in stories that matched the cozy, comforting spirit of the season. From small-town romances like Fall I Want and The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn to laugh-out-loud memoirs by Lauren Graham and Anna Kendrick, each book felt like a warm blanket on a chilly day. A few YA fantasies fell short, but others—like The Let Them Theory and The House in the Cerulean Sea—truly captured my heart.

Another month down, and that means it’s time for another reading roundup! September flew by, but I still managed to squeeze in a solid mix of books, from inspiring nonfiction to cozy fall romantasy reads. Some were hits, some were misses, and a few were perfect palette cleansers in between. Whether you’re looking for your next great read or just curious about what I’ve been flipping (or listening) through, here’s everything I read in September, along with my honest thoughts a

August was full of emotional reads, cozy romances, unexpected twists, and a few books that just didn’t land. From small-town cafés to Nova Scotia, I read across genres and moods—some made me think, others made me laugh. This post includes everything I read, how I rated each book, and whether I’d recommend adding it to your TBR. Spoiler: there’s a new favorite audiobook in here! Let’s dive into my August reads.