Top Ten Tuesday | Sweet and Sour All Hallows Eve Books!

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All Hallows Eve is not my forte. I didn’t celebrate its existence as a child, and don’t plan on changing this as an adult. Nonetheless, as a few of my blog lists can attest to, on occasion, I do enjoy a good Gothic period drama or spooky(ish) story. Since I shared a list of eight spooky reads last week, the below list mostly stays away from the ghosts and goblins.

Today, instead of spooky and dark (you can see those books in my “Spooky Reads to Enjoy on All Hallows Eve” list), I pick another kind of theme. My inspiration? The seasonal saccharine treat known as candy corn! That’s right today’s list is inspired by the treat, more specifically its colors. So here are 8 (plus a couple “spooky” reads) with orange, yellow and white on their cover, plus they seem like good autumn or winter reads!

Top Ten Tuesday October 30 | Sweet and Sour All Hallows Eve Books!


1: Far From the Tree by Robin Benway | Between its color scheme and pretty leaves, this one screams fall. Whether or not it reads like the season, I won’t know until I read it. Amazon | Goodreads

2: Elementary, My Dear Watkins by Mindy Starns Clark | The first of our archive-Rissi-reads is this cute romantic comedy. I don’t know how I’d feel about this series as an adult, but way back when, I adored this trilogy. Amazon | Goodreads

3: Autumn’s Shadow by Lyn Cote | Yet another “archive” read. I don’t remember it with exception to knowing it’s a mystery. That said, it fits today’s list like a glove. Amazon | Goodreads

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4: Turtles all the Way Down by John Green | I’m not really sure why I bought this novel since I’m far from a diehard John Green fan. (Pretty sure it’s because I caved to bookworm pressure.) That said, I did like TFIOS more than I thought, and who knows! Perhaps I will read this one. Amazon | Goodreads

5: Snitch by Rene Gutteridge | Once upon a time I thought this series looked like such fun. Alas, I never did read any of them. Still, who knows! Maybe someday I will get around to picking them up. Amazon | Goodreads

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6: Gilt Hollow by Lorie Langdon | Yes, this book does end up on nearly EVERY fall list or booktube video I publish. What can I say? It’s the ideal seasonal read! Amazon | Goodreads

7: When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon | Another book I haven’t read and ask myself constantly, why!?? Amazon | Goodreads

8: The Courteous Cad by Catherine Palmer | Oh, look! Another throwback read. Read this series years ago, so the memory is fuzzy (getting old over here), but if I remember right, it’s an Austen-esque style. Amazon | Goodreads

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9: Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins | Aw, love Stephanie Perkins’ cute romcoms! Plus, it’s been a while since I featured one of her books, right!? Amazon | Goodreads

10&11: From the Start and Like Never Before by Melissa Tagg | Melissa’s books are always magical in their contemporary romance sphere. These two are no different – and are self-explanatory as to why they constantly end up on my Instagram feed this time of year!

From the Start: AmazonGoodreads ● Like Never Before: Amazon | Goodreads

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12: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White | This is an “am reading” title for me. I’m not too far into it, but so far, it’s intruding! Though I’ll confess, the original novel and I are not acquainted. Amazon | Goodreads

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What All Hallows Eve – spooky or sweet, stories do you recommend? How did you spin today’s topic? Comment down below with all the fun bookish thoughts. I’m always glad to chat with you.

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About Rissi JC

amateur graphic designer. confirmed bookaholic. bubbl’r enthusiast. critical thinker. miswesterner. social media coordinator. writer.

25 comments

    1. I have to admit, I’m SO glad I’m not the only one who hasn’t read “When Dimple Met Rishi,” Greg!! Here’s hoping we both enjoy this one. :)

      Thanks so much for visiting.

  1. Love this post! I’m not a huge John Green fan as well, the only book I’ve been able to get into of his is The Fault in Our Stars, but there is so much hype about Turtles All the Way Down that I want to try reading it at least!

  2. I’m really interested in Gilt Hollow and The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein. Are they really dark and scary? I can do a light Gothic type book, but I can’t do too scary or horror.

  3. Oh I also need to read Dimple. How have I not yet? Far From the Tree is REALLY good. Idk if it is “fall-y” but meh who cares it is a good book hah. I will be curious to hear your thoughts on Elizabeth Frankenstein too. I found it a little slow, I am hoping you have better luck!

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