Nothing pairs better with autumn than a good story. Our lounge library shelves are stocked with rotating titles, so while this guide highlights a selection of fall favorites, you’ll always find fresh reads waiting to be discovered. Guests are welcome to cozy up and read here, or bring a book back to their room to enjoy in comfort. And if you haven’t finished by the end of your stay, please take it with you, stories are meant to be shared.

To grow your collection beyond your stay, we recommend a visit to Warwick’s in La Jolla, our beloved local bookstore and the oldest continuously run family bookstore in the United States!

 

Cozy Fall Reads: For crisp afternoons, blankets, and a warm cup in hand.

• Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë – A gothic romance classic, rich in atmosphere.
• Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman – A whimsical, witchy tale of family and love.
• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab – A haunting story of immortality and being remembered.
• The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods – A charming story for those who love bookstores and serendipity.
• The Midnight Library by Matt Haig – A tender exploration of life’s infinite possibilities.
• The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman – Lighthearted and book-lover-approved.

Fall Thrillers (or Cozy Thrillers): Think “thriller-lite”, page-turners with just enough suspense for a fall night in.

• Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo – A dark academia mystery set at Yale.
• Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham – Twists and turns of a psychological thriller.
• Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano – Murder-mystery meets witty humor.
• A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness – Magic, history, and forbidden romance.
• The Ex Hex by Rachel Hawkins – Playful witchcraft meets rom-com energy.

Fall Adventures: For those who want to escape into other worlds and epic journeys.

• The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien – Iconic quests filled with courage and fellowship.
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling – The beginning of magical discovery.
• The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – A puzzle-filled inheritance mystery.
• The God of the Woods by Liz Moore – A gripping missing-person story with literary depth.
• The Favorites by Layne Fargo – Sharp, character-driven suspense.
• What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez – Historical adventure with a dash of fantasy.

 

A Note on Our Library

Books come and go as guests read and share. Expect this list to evolve with rotating titles in our Lounge you may just discover your next favorite on the shelf.