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.

Learn more and order your copy here

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.

Learn more and order your copy here

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.

Learn more and order your copy here

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.

Learn more and order your copy now

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

Dive Into Summer Reads

Today we’re bringing you the inside scoop on the must-reads that are coming to shelves just in time for your Summer cabin retreat.

From spine-tingling thrillers to steamy romances and everything in between, there is something for every outdoorsy reader looking to escape into the wilderness and into the pages of a good book.

I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL by Natalie Sue

For everyone that’s ever spent any time working a job they dislike—or with people they dislike—let us be the first to introduce you to the protagonist of this debut Canadian novel, Jolene.

In I Hope This Finds You Well, we follow an admin worker who accidentally gains access to her colleagues’ private emails and DMs and decides to use this intel to save her job. The author does an amazing job of putting you in a bland corporate office with a believable cast of characters who you end up loving… except Gregory. That guy sucks. (We all have one, eh?)

Hilarious, propulsive, and utterly relatable, this is a book that you’ll want to share with your entire contact list or, at the very least, grab your best friends to buddy read together while lounging around a cabin by the water.

Learn more and pre-order your copy here

THE MIDNIGHT FEAST by Lucy Foley

If you’re looking for a book that will keep you up all night flipping the pages, Lucy Foley’s forthcoming The Midnight Feast should be at the top of your summer reading list.

Set at a luxe coastal retreat with beautifully appointed cabins—yes, it screams “vacation reading”—this deliciously twisty locked-room murder mystery follows five people with different agendas and the secrets they’ll do anything to keep.

Grab your flashlights or headlamps and a notebook to jot down your predictions because this is a book that’ll have even the best armchair detectives stumped.

Learn more and pre-order your copy here

THE BRIAR CLUB by Kate Quinn

Imagine this: you’re cozied up in a cabin in the woods, the only sounds are the crackling fire and the whisper of turning pages.

With Kate Quinn’s forthcoming release in hand, you’re not just reading a story; you’re unraveling secrets and rooting for powerful women, all while being enveloped in the mystery and charm of a female boardinghouse in 1950s Washington, DC.

Picture the thrill of the McCarthy era’s intrigue blending with the serenity of nature around you—it’s the perfect escape!

Pre-order your copy of The Briar Club, today!

I WILL RUIN YOU by Linwood Barclay

Have you ever been in a life-or-death situation? Had to choose between fight or flight?

In bestselling Canadian author Linwood Barclay’s new thriller, a teacher chooses to stay and fight, preventing a major tragedy at his school. There’s only one problem. His brief moment in the spotlight puts him in the sights of a blackmailer with a score to settle. And it might just cost him everything he loves.

For anyone looking for a book that you can easily finish in one reading session on the dock, I Will Ruin You is a must-add to your TBR.

Learn more and pre-order your copy here

THE AU PAIR AFFAIR by Tessa Bailey

This summer, the bestselling queen of romance Tessa Bailey brings us the spicy hockey romance we’ve all been waiting for: The Au Pair Affair.

Following a hockey captain and single dad as he falls for his live-in nanny, this has everything we want in a sports romance: grumpy-sunshine/opposites-attract, “he falls first”, age gap, slow burn, and steamy scenes that are guaranteed to make you swoon.

Needless to say, this conclusion to the Big Shots duology will be an instant breakaway hit (pun intended) that readers will instantly fall in love with.

Learn more and pre-order your copy here

ONLY ONE SURVIVES by Hannah Mary McKinnon

There is truly no better way to read Hannah Mary McKinnon’s forthcoming thriller than from the comfort of a cabin.

In a mystery that’s as intoxicating as a backstage pass to the biggest rock concert on the planet, an all-female pop rock group takes shelter in a nearby abandoned cabin after their van careens off an icy mountain road and leaves one of them dead. The nightmare only continues as one by one the band members meet a gruesome end.

Daisy Jones & The Six meets Ruth Ware’s One by One in this twisty thriller that you’ll be raving to your friends about long after the fire dies down.

Learn more and pre-order Only One Survives now

THE DAYS I LOVED YOU MOST by Amy Neff

Calling all fans of The Notebook, Me Before You, and In Five Years!

An unforgettable and deeply romantic debut, The Days I Loved You Most follows Joseph and Evelyn, two childhood friends who fell in love in the summer of 1941. Now, more than sixty years later, these two gather their three grown children to share the stunning news: She has received a tragic diagnosis, and he cannot live without her. So, in one year’s time, they will end their lives together on their own terms.

Pack your tissues if you’re planning to bring this one on vacation because it’s guaranteed to fill your heart and break it too.

Learn more & pre-order your copy here

Imagine yourself at a cozy lakeside cabin, surrounded by nature’s beauty. The sun is shining, the air is warm, and you’ve got a thrilling book in hand. Summer is all about chilling out, relaxing, and soaking up those vacation vibes. Take a moment to unwind, enjoy the sunshine, dip your feet in the water, and lose yourself in the pages of a captivating summer read. It’s the perfect escape from the daily hustle and bustle

BOOK YOUR SUMMER VACATION

Written by Kristina Jagger with Harper Collins Canada & Rachel Naish Content Photography by Wayne Ferguson

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Your cozy autumn reading retreat awaits

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.

Dive Into Summer Reads

Dive Into Summer Reads

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