As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, there’s something undeniably comforting about curling up with a good book.

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New Jerseyans know how to make the most of cozy season, think a warm blanket, a pumpkin spice latte (or maybe a glass of wine), and a story that feels like a hug.

Why Cozy Books Are Perfect for Fall

“Cozy,” as Merriam-Webster defines it, means enjoying or affording warmth and ease” and “marked by or providing contentment or comfort.

So it follows that a cozy book is one that makes you feel at home, transports you to a comforting world, and, most importantly, ends happily.

How to Make Your Reading Time Extra Cozy

If you’re ready to sink into a soft couch and escape into something heartwarming, here are six cozy reads New Jersey book lovers are falling for this fall. These book are all warm, at least to me, about romance, happy endings and finding yourself.

6 Cozy Reads New Jerseyans Love

1. The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan


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


3. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt


4. The Café by the Sea by Jenny Colgan


5. Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune


6. The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller


So this fall, grab your favorite blanket, light a candle, pour that glass of wine, and let one of these cozy reads wrap you up in comfort.

Cozy up this fall! There's nothing better than a good book and relaxation.

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Let this season be all about slowing down, savoring the little moments, and getting lost in stories that warm your heart. After all, the best kind of autumn magic is found in the pages of a truly cozy book.

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