Your cozy autumn reading retreat awaits
Nothing says “autumnal vibes in the ‘ber months” like brewing a warm cup of coffee, snuggling up under a blanket, looking out at fall colours from a cabin window, and getting lost in a good book. Today, we’re bringing you the ultimate TBR for your next Cabinscape vacation, featuring everything from heartwarming romance to captivating non-fiction.
THE LIFE IMPOSSIBLE by Matt Haig
Filled with wonder, wild adventure, and the life-changing power of new beginnings, there is no better book to kick-start our fall reading with than The Life Impossible.
While set in the golden beaches of Ibiza, this remarkable novel is one that begs to be read while cozied up during a solo cabin retreat as you follow a retired math teacher as she travels to the island in search for answers about how her long-lost friend’s life ended.
If you’ve read Matt Haig’s previous book, The Midnight Library, it’s needless to say that you should pack the tissues on this vacation because this is a book that promises a few tears, a bit of magic, and a message that will stay with you long after you close its pages.
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THE KNOWING by Tanya Talaga
For anyone looking to learn more about Canadian history through a uniquely Indigenous lens, award-winning and bestselling Anishinaabe author Tanya Talaga’s The Knowing is a must-read.
Deeply personal and meticulously researched, this book begins with the life of Tanya’s great-great grandmother Annie Carpenter and continues with her family’s experiences of decades of government- and Church-sanctioned enfranchisement and genocide.
While you may have learned about the residential school system in school, this book pulls you in on a much deeper level, walking you hand-in-hand through the grief and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, encouraging you not to look away.
THE PUMPKIN SPICE CAFE by Laurie Gilmore
Craving a romance that feels like watching Gilmore Girls for the first time? Let us introduce you to the Dream Harbor series.
Set in a small town where everyone is in everyone else’s business, this grumpy-sunshine romance is a feel-good seasonal treat for anyone who ever wished they lived in Stars Hollow (or that Luke and Lorelai would just get together already!) This is also the book for anyone who loves a sprinkle of spice in their books to warm them up on those chilly fall nights.
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THE CAPITAL OF DREAMS by Heather O’Neill
Our next fall reading recommendation is one that David A. Robertson says “only Heather could have pulled off. It’s incredible.” We couldn’t agree more.
In a stunning dark fairytale, bestselling Canadian author Heather O’Neill takes us into the middle of a forest where we follow a young girl who is forced to run for her life while protecting her brilliant mother’s manuscript.
Set in an imaginative world yet reflective of our own times, The Capital of Dreams is exactly what we think of when someone asks us for an escapist read, making it the perfect book for those fall days when you’re stuck indoors and itching to go on a new adventure.
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WHEN THE MOON HATCHED by Sarah A. Parker
Speaking of escapist reads, our next recommendation features an immersive world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages.
For those who love a fast-paced romantasy like A Court of Thorns and Roses and Fourth Wing, Sarah A. Parker’s When the Moon Hatched should be next on your reading list!
With tropes like forbidden love, he falls first, found family, and a slow burn romance, it’s hard not to fall in love with Raeve and Kaan.
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THE BOOK SWAP by Tessa Bickers
We’re rounding out this list with the ultimate book for book lovers: The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers.
In this uplifting contemporary romance, we follow two grieving strangers who find solace, and perhaps even love, when they begin an anonymous correspondence via notes left in the margins of classic novels. Talk about our dream meet-cute!
When you’re booking your next escape to nature in one of Cabinscape’s off-grid cabins with this book in hand, make sure to bring your friends along for the ride because this is tailor-made for book club discussions.
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As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to escape to a cozy cabin. Let the changing leaves and peaceful surroundings be the backdrop to your next great story—it’s the perfect way to recharge, reflect, and get lost in the pages of a new adventure.
Written by Kristina Jagger with Harper Collins Canada & Rachel Naish Content Photography by Wayne Ferguson