Autumn Reading Recommendations | 15 books with cosy, dark, rural & atmospheric vibes

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[Kimberly-oneminut]

You are a treasure to have on book tube, your book recommendations are refreshing and not the same overhyped books that everyone else talks about.

[Vintageshabbychi]

"We spend the whole summer with our blinds closed in the lounge" immediately stop what I am doing to subscribe ... my kind of person ( I thought I was the only one 😂)

[suenicholls]

💕😀xx ABSOLUTELY brilliant list. Thanks So much Mercedes. Very much appreciated as always. Lots of love. Here’s to a great autumn of reading. 🥰

[gailm.]

OMG!! The moment I saw that couch and black wall I knew I was in for a treat!! You did not disappoint (as if!)! What a fabulous list…I think autumn needs to start in August to have enough time to read all those gems!! I’ve just reserved White Ivy and own Road to Dalton! Best autumn booktube video ever!! Thank 🍂🧡🍁

[jenniferlovesbooks]

Affinity is my all-time favourite book. I read The Damages recently based on your recommendation and really enjoyed it. I really want to read Pet, it sounds like my kind of book. I'm so excited for autumnal reading 😊

[karenmiller]

I really enjoy your videos and reviews. They are the best. Thanks.

[JenTheEllis]

Film rec for you if you haven't seen it is The Outrun with Saoirse Ronan! I saw it at the New Zealand International Film Fest and its Saoirse playing a young woman recently out of rehab for alcoholism and she goes home to the Orkney Islands. I think you'd really like it! Fits with the vibes you like in books 😊

[bmschatz]

Literally finished Come and Get It just before turning on this video and I loved it! I’m so glad I gave Reid another chance because I wasn’t impressed with Such a Fun Age.

[jacquelinemcmenamin]

Books you might like that have themes you like
This Is Happiness by Niall Williams ( small community in Kerry in 1960s)
The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes ( 4 sisters, one goes missing in rural Ireland)
The Coast Road by Alan Murrin ( set in Donegal before referendum on divorce)
The Caretaker by Ron Rash
Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
How To Build A Boat by Elaine Feeney
Falling Animals by Sheila Armstrong
Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur
All The Little Bird Hearts by Viktoria Lloyd Barlow
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue
All That’s Left Unsaid by Tracey Chein
Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark
Crow Lake by Mary Lawson
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[jacquelinemcmenamin]

You and Johnny need to move to N.Ireland/Donegal. All “summer” it was between 11-16 degrees. Rained constantly. Warmest day? 20 degrees, with rain.

[amyb]

Your book synopses are some of the best on booktube 😊. I want to read them all! Great video.

[Sandy-bxfq]

I live in southern USA. The sun tries to kill you all spring, summer and most of fall. How I wish I could live in a cooler climate but I’d have to leave all my friends and family behind!

[angelinegeary]

So enjoyed this video so many of books I want to read thank you x

[spinstercatlady]

Dreamer's Pool has been on my physical TBR for a while, so I think this is my sign it's time to pick it up!

[eviebeatricee]

So many amazing books in this video, thank you. I have read some of them and especially loved Night Waking by Sarah Moss and Amy and Lan by Sadie Jones. The rest are now on my TBR and cannot wait to get to them📚

[GregHarness]

Very nice list. Thank you. I find that especially as autumn is turning toward winter I get deep into a re-reading mood. I want the comfort of old friends, old favorites. I do love the couch against the black walls.

[judybrown]

I gave Ghost Wall 5* and yet I've not read her other books. I really need to rectify that. I have Summerwater and Names for the Sea.

[Gillian.Ashcroft.]

The earth is doing spring on this side of the world lol

[KirstyPritchard-nl]

The damages and Amy & Lan are on my list 📖🍁🍂

[elizabethcissi]

I just adore your channel. I, too, am an obsessive reader and also an English teacher. Your reviews have given me, and my students through me, so much pleasure!