As the weather begins to cool down and the leaves start to change color, many book lovers are looking forward to cozying up with a good book this fall. With so many new releases and old favorites to choose from, it can be hard to narrow down a TBR (To Be Read) list for the season. Here are ten books that are at the top of my TBR list for fall 2013.
1. “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows the life of Theo Decker, who survives a terrorist attack at a museum that kills his mother. As he navigates his grief and guilt, he becomes entangled in a world of art theft and deception.
2. “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” by Neil Gaiman
This fantasy novel follows a middle-aged man who returns to his childhood home and remembers a supernatural adventure he had with the girl who lived at the end of the lane.
3. “The Lowland” by Jhumpa Lahiri
This novel follows two brothers who grow up in Calcutta and become politically divided. Their lives take different paths, but their bond remains strong despite the distance between them.
4. “The Bone Season” by Samantha Shannon
This dystopian fantasy novel follows a young clairvoyant woman living in a future London where clairvoyance is illegal. She becomes entangled in a rebellion against the oppressive government ruling the city.
5. “The Signature of All Things” by Elizabeth Gilbert
This historical novel follows the life of Alma Whittaker, a botanist in the 19th century who becomes a leading expert on mosses and discovers the secrets of evolution.
6. “MaddAddam” by Margaret Atwood
The final book in Atwood’s MaddAddam trilogy, this novel follows the survivors of a pandemic that wiped out most of humanity as they struggle to rebuild society and overcome new challenges.
7. “The Goldfinch” by David Mitchell
This novel follows the interconnected lives of six characters who are all searching for meaning and connection in a world that seems increasingly chaotic and unpredictable.
8. “The Goldfinch” by Anthony Doerr
This historical novel follows a young girl growing up in France during World War II and a boy living in present-day America as their lives become intertwined through a mysterious radio broadcast.
9. “The Goldfinch” by Michael Chabon
This novel follows a group of friends in Pittsburgh who become entangled in a power struggle between two wealthy families as they try to navigate their own personal dramas and ambitions.
10. “The Goldfinch” by Kevin Powers
This novel follows a soldier who returns from Iraq scarred by his experiences and struggles to adjust to civilian life as he grapples with guilt, trauma, and the aftermath of war.
These ten books cover a wide range of genres and themes, from historical fiction to fantasy to dystopian sci-fi. Whether you’re in the mood for a sweeping epic or a thought-provoking character study, there’s something on this list for everyone. So grab a cozy blanket, brew a hot cup of tea, and dive into one of these captivating reads this fall.