My Fall TBR List

I may ruffle a few feathers here, but my favorite thing about fall is NOT pumpkin spice.

My favorite thing about fall is the reading. Who doesn’t love the time of year when you can cozy up with a stack of books, fluffy reading socks, fleece blanket, and a hot cup of cinnamon tea? Mmmmm.

I have made my tea and now I’m eagerly prepping my reading list. I’ll add more titles as time goes by, but these are the three reads I’ll start with. 

Historical fiction continues to sell, and War Horse, by Michael Morpurgo is one I’ve wanted to read for years. I generally enjoy stories told from an animal’s perspective (The One and Only Ivan, Redwall), so I’m curious about how well a World War I tale fits with this point of view.

Speaking of historical fiction, The Birchbark House Series by Louise Erdrich is also on my list. The five-book series set in the late 1800s centers around a family in the Ojibwe community. Since this time period is not necessarily remembered for its gentleness, I’m eager to learn how Erdrich treats difficult subjects (I’m certain she does it masterfully).

In the “Totally Not Historical Fiction” category, I’d like to read Knights vs Dinosaurs by author/illustrator Matt Phelan. I am a sucker for silliness, so a book that combines King Arthur’s knights with time travel and dinosaurs sounds like a glorious afternoon read. I am always eager to read books that promise to make me laugh.

I hope you are ready for cooler weather and plenty of cozy reading time. What is on your TBR list? Share your recommendations with us in the comments, and happy reading!

Kell McKinney earned a B.A. in journalism from the University of Oklahoma and an M.S. in documentary studies from the University of North Texas. She’s a part-time copywriter, double-time mom and wife, and spends every free minute writing and/or hunting for her car keys. Connect with her on Twitter @Kell_McK or kellmckinney.com.