THE MONTHLY BOOKSHELF · OCTOBER INTO NOVEMBER
A shelf of darkly delicious autumn reads
Pull up a chair and see what’s on my reading stack. This little corner is a snapshot of what I’ve finished, what I’m reaching for next, and what’s waiting patiently on the shelf.
October · Three books, three different worlds
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo · Taylor Jenkins Reid
Glamour, secrets, ambition, and complicated love — a story with so much to unpack.
Beyond the Black Door · A. M. Strickland
An absorbing world of magic, relationships, and self-discovery that I didn’t want to leave.
The Girlfriend · Michelle Frances
A psychological thriller that took a little time to hook me, then followed me into some very twisted dreams.
October · Up next
The Eyes Are the Best Part · Monika Kim
Next on my reading stack. I haven’t started this one yet, but I’m ready for a darker turn as October winds down. I’ll share my thoughts after I’ve read it.
November · Waiting on the shelf
Rebecca · Daphne du Maurier
A gothic classic waiting for its turn. On my November to-be-read list.
Blood Moon · Britney S. Lewis
Another November pick waiting to be opened. No spoilers or verdicts just yet — these stories are still ahead of me.
A little note from Taylor
I love having a reading stack that follows the mood of the season. October has brought dramatic, atmospheric stories, and I’m looking forward to carrying that feeling into November. Check back as these unread books become finished stories — and, eventually, new reviews.
What’s on your autumn reading list?
