Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club’s Top 5 Fall Reads: ‘Everything You Could Possibly Want This Fall’
From a ‘Big Little Lies’ sequel to a haunted mansion tale, here are 5 cozy fall picks
Key Takeaways
AI-generated summary reviewed by our editorial team.- These Reese Witherspoon Book Club picks are perfect for reading as the weather cools.
- From emotional family stories to spooky reads, there’s a Reese pick for every reading mood.
- Grab a blanket, your favorite fall drink and one of these page-turners for a cozy reading day.
Sure, it’s still pretty hot outside but that doesn’t mean you can’t start embracing fall. One of the best ways to do that is by reading books with cozy, scary or spooky fall vibes. And when it comes to recommending those reads, nobody does it better than Reese Witherspoon! Over the years, Reese’s Book Club has shared a number of books that are perfect for this time of year, and we’ve rounded up the five best below!
‘Big Little Truths’ by Liane Moriarty
In Reese’s Book Club’s most recent pick, which was also named a fall must-read by Woman’s World, readers return to the beloved ladies from her 2014 bestseller, Big Little Lies. As the Monterey Five’s children enter high school, each woman faces a crisis: Madeline (whom Reese played in the TV show adaptation of Big Little Lies) is dealing with a health crisis, Celeste confronts her mother-in-law’s strange behavior, Jane’s marriage crumbles and Bonnie and Renata wrestle with long-held resentment. But when a mysterious stranger starts asking questions, secrets begin to emerge. What follows is a page-turning tale of friends, family and love that will leave readers flipping the pages long into the night this fall.
What Reese says: “I can’t tell you how fun it is to go back down memory lane with these characters. This is such an exciting sequel.”
What readers are saying: “I had high hopes for this book and it didn’t disappoint. The characters from Big Little Lies are back, 10 years older and dealing with teenagers, menopause and elderly parents. It’s filled with drama and excitement but it’s also like being wrapped in a warm blanket. The characters feel like old friends. Go and read it now!”
‘Society of Lies’ by Lauren Ling Brown
Fall means back-to-school season, and this October 2024 Reese’s Book Club pick is the perfect spine-tingling dark academia read. When Maya returns to Princeton for her college reunion and her sister Naomi’s graduation, she expects it to be a fun-filled weekend. Then Maya learns that Naomi is dead, and she must figure out who killed her sister—before it’s too late.
What Reese says: “If you’re looking for a page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat this spooky season, this one is a must-read!”
What readers are saying: “This suspenseful narrative is full of unexpected twists and turns, keeping the reader guessing until the shocking conclusion. Society of Lies is a thought-provoking exploration of power, betrayal, sisterhood and the blurry line between truth and fiction. It is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and those who enjoy a captivating and well-crafted murder mystery!”
‘The Comfort of Crows’ by Margaret Renkl
This September 2024 Reese’s Book Club pick, which was also praised by Ann Patchett, is perfect for those of us who love to watch the leaves change in fall. The book features 52 essays that follow a year in the life of Renkl’s backyard ecosystem in Nashville. It’s filled with observations of birds, plants and the changing seasons, plus reflections on family, grief and hope and gorgeous artwork created by the author’s brother, Billy Renkl.
What Reese says: “The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl is a beautiful love letter to nature and the world around us. Divided into fifty-two chapters, it follows the creatures and plants in Margaret’s backyard over the course of a year, capturing both the joy of nature’s ongoing pleasures and the grief of fleeting moments. Margaret was my high school English teacher. Her guidance shaped my passion for literature and had a profound impact on my life and career, making it incredibly special to have her as our 100th author.”
What readers are saying: “One of my all-time favorites. If you enjoy being out in your yard or garden, or even just observing your slice of nature through the window, I think you’ll enjoy this book.”
‘Starling House’ by Alix E. Harrow
If you love to read books filled with magic during the fall, don’t miss this October 2023 Reese’s Book Club pick. Opal might be a high school dropout working part time as a cashier, but that isn’t going to stop her from creating a better life for herself and her younger brother Jasper. To do that, they need to get out of Eden, Kentucky, a town famous for E. Starling, the reclusive nineteenth-century author of The Underland who disappeared over 100 years ago. Opal is obsessed with The Underland, and when she finally gets the chance to step inside Starling’s manor, she cannot resist. But the home is filled with ghosts and demons beyond imagination and only she has the power to fight them.
What Reese says: “This book has everything you could possibly want this fall … a cursed town, a haunted house, a vivid and eerie setting—plus, characters willing to risk everything. I can’t wait to hear what you think about this gripping tale!”
What readers are saying: “I just recently learned about Reese Witherspoon’s book club picks and picked this one up during the spooky season and it did not disappoint. I read it one weekend! I highly recommend it.”
‘Mother-Daughter Murder Night’ by Nina Simon
This September 2023 Reese’s Book Club pick follows three generations of women in a small coastal town: high-powered businesswoman and grandmother Lana Rubicon, her adult daughter Beth and her teenage granddaughter Jack. When Jack stumbles across a dead body while kayaking, she suddenly becomes a suspect in a homicide investigation. Now the Rubicon women are thrown into chaos as they uncover town secrets, lies and vendettas. This novel is perfect for people who love to read cozy mysteries in the fall.
What Reese says: “This fun and gripping whodunit follows a grandmother-mother-daughter trio as they try to solve a murder in their coastal town. I can’t wait to hear what you think about this cozy mystery.”
What readers are saying: “Mother-Daughter Murder Night is the perfect blend of mystery, humor and heartfelt moments. This book had me laughing, crying, and fully invested from start to finish. The three generations of women are so well developed and dynamic that I felt like I was right there solving the case with them. A fun, fast paced read that kept me turning pages late into the night. I highly recommend it!”
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