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Grab a warm mug of tea, bookworms \u2013 fall reading<\/a> is officially here.<\/p>\n

It may be spooky season, but not every reader is reaching for Stephen King<\/a> this autumn. Some are content with cozy ghost stories<\/a> or found-family tales<\/a> set against the backdrop of falling leaves.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re searching for a book that feels like watching Rory and Lorelai traipse around Stars Hollow in \u201cGilmore Girls\u201d<\/a> or with witchy nostalgia like \u201cPractical Magic,\u201d<\/a> look no further. This list of newly released adult and young adult books has all the homey fall vibes you need this season.<\/p>\n

\u2018People Watching\u2019 by Hannah Bonam-Young\""People<\/p>\n

“People Watching” by Hannah Bonam-Young<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople Watching\u201d<\/a> follows small-town introvert Prudence, who is content working at her father\u2019s gas station, writing poetry and caring for her mother who has early-onset Alzheimer\u2019s disease. But when adventurous Milo comes into town, Prudence finds an unlikely friend with benefits. Can she convince him to stay? Can he convince her to make a change?<\/p>\n

\u2018A Witch\u2019s Guide to Magical Innkeeping\u2019 by Sangu Mandanna\""A<\/p>\n

“A Witch’s Guide to Magical Inkeeping” by Sangu Mandanna<\/p>\n

In \u201cA Witch\u2019s Guide to Magical Innkeeping,\u201d<\/a> powerful witch Sera loses her powers after a series of magical misfortunes, including resurrecting her great-aunt Jasmine from the dead. Now, she\u2019s left to help Jasmine run an enchanted inn. But then a handsome historian arrives for a stay, and his help might just be the key to getting her life \u2212 and magic \u2212 back.<\/p>\n

\u2018If It Makes You Happy\u2019 by Julie Olivia\""If<\/p>\n

“If It Makes You Happy” by Julie Olivia<\/p>\n

Chock-full of \u201890s nostalgia and cozy, small-town sparks, \u201cIf It Makes You Happy\u201d<\/a> follows a recently divorced woman who temporarily takes over her mom\u2019s bed and breakfast in Vermont. She doesn\u2019t have anything figured out, but her hot, pastry-baking neighbor does. Can she resist his allure while she heals from her own heartbreak?<\/p>\n

\u2018Mockingbird Court\u2019 by Juneau Black\""Mockingbird<\/p>\n

“Mockingbird Court” by Juneau Black<\/p>\n

Love animals and cozy mysteries? The Shady Hollow series<\/a> may be for you this fall. This latest installment opens on a crisp autumn in Shady Hollow as creatures prepare for the annual Harvest Festival. But when a famous author sneaks into town and a body is found in his penthouse apartment, cunning fox investigator Vera Vixen must piece together what happened.<\/p>\n

\u2018The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn\u2019 by Valerie Bowman\""The<\/p>\n

“The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn” by Valerie Bowman<\/p>\n

After getting dumped and fired, city girl Ellie returns to her parents\u2019 inn on an apple orchard for a quiet hiatus in \u201cThe Honeycrisp Orchard Inn.\u201d<\/a> But threatening her peace is the annoying, attractive son of the orchard owner, who she must work with to help run the Harvest Festival.<\/p>\n

\u2018Brewed with Love\u2019 by Shelly Page\""Brewed<\/p>\n

“Brewed With Love” by Shelly Page<\/p>\n

This cozy young adult romantasy<\/a> follows a teen witch named Sage who dreams of the day her family\u2019s apothecary is hers to run. But her plans go awry when, distracted by her ex best friend and first crush Ximena, she allows someone to break in and steal the tonic she\u2019s been perfecting. Bishop Brews is at risk of shutting down if she doesn\u2019t find the culprit, and Ximena may be the only one who can help Sage.<\/p>\n

\u2018Everything She Does is Magic\u2019 by Bridget Morrissey\""Everything<\/p>\n

“Everything She Does is Magic” by Bridget Morrissey<\/p>\n

In cozy young adult romance \u201cEverything She Does is Magic,\u201d<\/a> every day is Halloween. Bubbly Darcy is looking forward to college next year, but her parents expect her to stay and take over their elaborate fall festivities. She finds an unexpected alliance with brooding witch Anya, who needs a mortal ally to become a full member of the coven \u2013 and wants her secret crush Darcy to be it.<\/p>\n

\u2018An Unlikely Coven\u2019 by AM Kvita (Oct. 28)\""An<\/p>\n

“An Unlikely Coven” by AM Kvita<\/p>\n

In \u201cAn Unlikely Coven,\u201d<\/a> outcast Joan Greenwood returns home to New York City seven years after leaving her powerful witch family. The lukewarm homecoming turns worse after finding out about a new spell that can turn humans to witches, which threatens her family\u2019s top-dog standing. Can Joan save the spell\u2019s unwilling host from irreversible damage? How far will her powers get her?<\/p>\n

More cozy reads: 8 comfort books that feels like a hug<\/a><\/p>\n

Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY\u2019s Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram<\/a>, subscribe to our weekly Books newsletter<\/a> or tell her what you\u2019re reading at cmulroy@usatoday.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cozy books like ‘Gilmore Girls,’ ‘Practical Magic’ to read this fall<\/a><\/p>\n