Cosy books for Halloween
Because Halloween doesn’t need to be scary . . .
If your Halloween is more pumpkin spice than scary spice, treat your TBR to one of these ten novels:
An Unlikely Coven
AM Kvita
Greenteeth
Molly O’Neill
Sorcery and Small Magics
Maiga Doocy
Desperate to undo the curse binding them together, an impulsive sorcerer and his curmudgeonly rival venture deep into a magical forest in search of a counterspell – only to discover that magic might not be the only thing pulling them together. An irresistible cosy fantasy for fans of A Marvellous Light and Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries.
Blind Date with a Werewolf
Patricia Briggs
When the deadly werewolf Asil is gifted five blind dates by some anonymous “friends,” his reclusive life will never be the same, in this enthralling novel-in-stories from Patricia Briggs.
A Secret History of Witches
Louisa Morgan
Discover a magical historical saga of mothers, daughters and the power of witchcraft – perfect for fans of A Discovery of Witches, Outlander and Nora Roberts. A Secret History of Witches is a moving historical saga that traces five generations of fiercely powerful mothers and daughters – witches whose magical inheritance is both a dangerous threat and an extraordinary gift.
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy
Megan Bannen
The Princess Bride meets You’ve Got Mail in this enchantingly quirky, completely refreshing fantasy with a rom-com-worthy premise. Set in a world equally full of magic and demigods as it is donuts and small-town drama, this utterly unique fantasy is sure to sweep you off your feet.
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries
Heather Fawcett
Enter the world of the hidden folk – and discover the most whimsical, enchanting and heart-warming tale you’ll read this year, featuring the intrepid Emily Wilde. . .
A Letter to the Luminous Deep
A charming fantasy set in an underwater world with magical academia and a heartwarming penpal romance, perfect for fans of A Marvellous Light and Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries.
The Honey Witch
Sydney J. Shields
A delicious debut that combines the swoon-worthy romance of Bridgerton and the whimsical sorcery of Practical Magic, with a dash of The Secret Life of Bees thrown in for good fun.
Swordheart
T. Kingfisher
A cosy fantasy romance featuring a brazen housekeeper and a warrior trapped inside a magical sword, perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes, Nettle and Bone and Naomi Novik.
