Curl up with a book this fall!

If you enjoy adventure stories:

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

This book combines likeable characters, an interesting and mysterious plot, and puzzle-solving that the reader can follow along with as characters race to defeat an evil mastermind and his mind control machines. It’s a little long, but it’s a fun read and well worth it.

If you enjoy stories with supernatural elements:

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

If you enjoy books about superpowered characters with intriguing backstories and plot, look no further! Ransom Riggs combines mystery and action to build a story that keeps readers hooked. The movie based on this novel comes out in September, so now’s the chance to read the story before seeing it on the big screen.

If you enjoy science fiction:

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

If you like reading about futuristic space adventures, you’ll love this book. The plot is about children training to be soldiers to fend off a potential alien attack on Earth. The novel explores themes of growing up among a society at war.

If you enjoy mystery:

Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle

Sometimes on a rainy fall afternoon, there’s nothing better than curling up with some mystery stories. For these situations, the Sherlock Holmes short stories are a great source of reading material. Even though the stories were written in the nineteenth century, they are still very enjoyable to read. When one is stuck inside on a rainy afternoon, reading about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson is a great way to spend time.

If you enjoy stories with wit, action, and romance:

The Princess Bride by William Goldman

This novel combines action, adventure, and a love story with humorous dialogue and a witty plot. If you enjoyed the popular Princess Bride movie, you’ll love the book based upon the same story.