As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, these novels invite you into worlds where magic lingers at the edges of reality. They carry just enough mystery, atmosphere, and enchantment to make them perfect companions for autumn reading.

Fall Fiction With A Supernatural Edge

1. The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

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A reclusive actress, a mysterious neighbor, and strange happenings on a quiet lake converge in this twisty supernatural suspense.

2. Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen

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When a young woman inherits a condo in a quirky coastal complex, she finds herself surrounded by spirits of the past and new possibilities for love and belonging.

3. The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow

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Three sisters in 1893 join forces to revive witchcraft, blending sisterhood, spells, and suffragist struggles in a story rich with gothic atmosphere.

4. Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott

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Inspired by the Slavic tale of Baba Yaga, a pair of siblings inherit a sentient house on chicken legs, unleashing family secrets and folklore magic.

5. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

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A lonely witch who hides her powers discovers a found family and a touch of romance in this heartwarming and enchanting tale.

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