Fall Multi-Media Recommendations

Kate LaPlaca

Staff Writer

With fall just starting, it is time when most people start wanting to get into a cozy mood. With the colder and rainier weather, it feels like the perfect time to curl up on the couch with a big fluffy blanket, a hot cup of tea and a nice fall candle lit up. Books and movies are the perfect way to get into a perfect fall mood, where we can channel our inner cosy feelings and see them in books and movies.

Fall Feeling Fiction

“The Secret History” by Donna Tart follows a group of elite college students whose obsession with beauty and intellect leads them into murder and moral corruption. The vibes are moody, intellectual, and perfect for dark academia feeling that make you want to jump into studying history in an old Oxford library.

“Before the Coffee Gets Cold” by Toshikazui Kawaguchi tells the story of a small café in Tokyo where visitors can travel back in time, exploring love, loss, and the choices that shape their lives. It has the vibe of a magical, heartwarming café story that is perfect to read with a cup of tea on a window sill.

“The Once and Future Witches” by Alix E. Harrow follows three sisters in 1893 Salem who revive witchcraft to fight for women’s rights and challenge a patriarchal society. This novel feels like a twist on witchy, feminist, and atmospheric vibes that make you think of autumn forests and magic in the air.

“Garden Spells” by Sarah Addison Allen tells the story of the Waverley sisters, whose magical family orchard and unique gifts shape their lives, love, and destiny. Reading this book feels like a big comforting hug, and a cozy day in late autumn with hints of magical realism, family, and food.

How to fall in love in a bookshop by: Cristina Sánchez-Andrade: follows a young woman whose love for books leads her to unexpected romance and self-discovery in a charming bookshop. Makes you want to go sit in a bookstore for hours on end wanting a sweet fall romance set in a charming bookshop; perfect for curling up with a warm drink.

“Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë tells the turbulent story of love, revenge, and obsession between Heathcliff and Catherine on the Yorkshire moors. It has the vibes of a classic gothic romance; stormy moors and haunting love stories match late-fall moods and getting ready for winter.

Fall Feature Films

“Hocus Pocus” follows three witches resurrected in modern-day Salem who hilariously attempt to regain their youth and magical powers. It is a classic Halloween movie that is full of witches, magic, and the perfect October energy.

“Little Women” (2019) follows the lives, loves, and ambitions of the four March sisters as they grow up in 19th-century America, balancing family, independence, and personal dreams. With a true New England fall and a story that is full of family love, this film makes you feel like you are getting a warm hug.

“Coraline” by Neil Gaiman tells the story of a young girl who discovers a secret, eerie parallel world that mirrors her own, forcing her to confront danger and bravery. A darkly whimsical movie that is made in a stop-motion format is mysterious and perfect for chilly fall nights.

“Dead Poets Society” takes place at a conservative Vermont boarding school. A passionate English teacher inspires his students to break free from conformity and pursue their dreams through poetry. It’s a gut wrenching, thought-provoking, and inspiring story that features a moody academic setting with crisp autumn landscapes.

“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling follows a young boy who discovers he is a wizard and begins his magical education at Hogwarts, uncovering friendship, mystery, and his destiny. It’s truly a fall film that is filled with fall touches through magical school adventures with cozy Great Hall feasts, fall leaves, and Halloween touches.

“Fantastic Mr. Fox” (2009) is a stop-motion animated film about a clever fox who devises daring plans to outwit three farmers and keep his family safe. A movie whose entire vibe is filled with moments that make you want to curl up with a blanket and hot coco. It is whimsical, clever, and visually autumnal with warm, golden hues and woodland charm.