Hi, everyone! Gosh, is it already time for another edition of Monthly Must-Reads? I’m so excited to be welcoming October and some pretty fall weather, so this month’s theme for MMR is books that will make you FALL in love! (Haha. See the pun there??) These books are perfect for snuggling up inside with some hot chocolate or pumpkin spice coffee – whatever floats your boat in Autumn – and a fluffy blanket. 🙂

For those of you who are new to this, Monthly Must-Reads is a monthly link-up hosted by myself and Trisha @ Bonjour Belle. At the end of every month, Trisha and I will come up with a theme for that month’s post. For the rest of the month, you can join in on your own blog, by listing ten must-read books related to the theme we pick. Then you can add the link to your post at the end of our posts, so everyone who participates can visit and read each other’s must-reads!

#1: needle and thread (main street series #2) by ann m. martin

The cover of this one is obvious for fall! I love The Main Street series by Ann M. Martin, and re-reading these gives me such a nostalgic and cozy feeling. 🙂

#2: cornelia and the audacious escapades of the somerset sisters by lesley m.m. blume

This is one of those cute books made for one sitting and a box of tissues. It takes place in fall – and New York City, nonetheless – so bring along your favorite sweater!

#3: countdown by deborah wiles

I love reading historical fiction in the fall. I can’t exactly explain it – nor why this one ended up on this list (maybe because my teacher read it to my class at school – which has me thinking of fall?) – but it’s a good one.

#4: the felicity books

Yes, I have an American Girl book on my list. Rare, right? But here’s a secret: I love American Girl. Even though my AG dolls just sit on top of my bookshelf staring down at me (it gets a little creepy sometimes, but they look good up there!) I still adore the books. I started reading them when I was seven or eight, and I think that’s what got me into historical fiction. I owe a lot to these books. Out of all the girls, I think Felicity’s books go best with fall. Again, can’t explain it, but I definitely recommend reading these! (Believe me, they’re quick reads!)

#5: waiting for normal by leslie connor

Sort of like Needle & Thread, something about this cover looks fall-ish to me. I think it’s the orange-y light, or the fact that she’s outside…? It’s a bitter-sweet book, and pretty heavy. I read it as part of my school’s reading club in the fourth grade, and went bawling to my mom when I finished. That was the first time I’d read such a sad book in MG, and I was shocked! I think anyone of any age would love this book, though. As C.S. Lewis said, “A children’s story which is only enjoyed by children is a bad children’s story.”

#6: the family tree series by ann m. martin

Here’s another tear-jerker. Even more so than the last one, good lord. I can’t say much about this series except that you will need some tissues and a shoulder to cry on afterwards. But GO READ THEM! (The first one is Better to Wish.) Also, if you happen to be my family/friends reading this, I have all four if you want to borrow them. Because I will LOVE YOU FOREVER if you read these books!!!

#7: dear mr. knightley by katherine reay

What can I say, a sappy, yet classic romance is perfect for any season. Particularly this one, and AGAIN FOR SOME REASON I CANNOT EXPLAIN WHY. Don’t ask me to explain myself, just read these books and come back to me when you do. (Also: today is my mom and dad’s anniversary and I’m feeling romantic today because they are the cutest couple ever and I hope they have many many more anniversaries to come even though they went back to the beach without me! Anyway, love you mommy and daddy! xoxo)

#8: a corner of the universe by ann m. martin

Tears. Tears. TEARS. Also just realized this is the third Ann M. Martin book I’ve got on this list, so apparently she writes good Autumn books, yes?

#9: the last sin eater by francine rivers

My mom just got me to read this in September, and I feel that while you are holed up inside during the fall (and winter) months, it’s a good idea to read a book that has you pondering life and everything about it. Just, you know, close the book for a bit and stare at a wall thinking about spiritual stuff and how indescribable God is and all that. There’s no better time for it than fall.

#10: destiny rewritten by katherine fitzmaurice

Books. On the cover. Lots of books, and a cute little girl whose name is Emily. FALL. PERFECT. FOR FALL. And again, because the main character’s name is Emily and she is surrounded by books on the cover. Hello. Must. Read. 

So those are my ten monthly must-reads. I know I said you’d cry a lot, but TRUST ME. Have faith in your trust pal Emily. Don’t worry, I’ll buy the chocolate and tissues if you read the books; I just can’t promise that your heart will ever be the same again. But on the flip side, you will LOVE these books. TRUST!

This is a link-up, which means you can do it too – just list ten books following the theme Trisha and I picked, buuut our linky thingamabob is being annoying and won’t work. So! Instead of adding your link right here below, please leave your link in the comments below so we can all check out our monthly must-reads!

have you read the books on my list? what are YOUR monthly must reads??