Mrs. England by Stacey Halls
For readers that crave the dark suspense of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights try this story set in 1904 West Yorkshire, England that explores the tension of power in a wealthy Edwardian marriage, part of a mill-owning dynasty. Ruby—a young nanny who has her own secrets—is posted at their secluded estate, Hardcastle House, which carries hostile staff, a withdrawn Mrs. England, psychological manipulation, a seemingly warm but peculiar Mr. England and a hanging gloom. This book will leave you feeling unsettled while you unravel multiple mysteries set in the bleak moors.
Still Life (Inspector Gamache Mystery series) by Louise Penny
Head into October with the first of nineteen books in a cozy mystery series set during an idyllic autumn in the village of Three Pines, Canada, filled with a bistro, bookstore, art show, and a host of peculiar characters including local Jane Neal, who is found dead in the woods. Chief inspector, Armand Gamache leads the investigation with integrity and intelligence to decide if Jane died in a misfortunate hunting accident or was murdered over a painting. Next release in the series: October 29, 2024.
For Kids: Leaves: An Autumn Pop-Up Book by Janet Lawler
For Middle-Grade: Badger Hills Farm series by Jenny Phillips
For Young Adult: Pages & Co.: The Book Wanderers by Anna James
Casie Leigh Lukes is an Eagan-based writer, editor, and owner of Cocoa&Champagne—creator of custom library curations. You can find her on Instagram @cocoaandchampagne.
