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Seasonal Shelves

Books for Every Chapter of the Year

Welcome to Seasonal Shelves — your year-round guide to stories that match the mood of each season. Whether you're reaching for a fresh springtime romance, a sun-soaked summer escape, an autumnal tale full of cozy charm, or a winter read to curl up with, this space is curated with all the seasonal vibes in mind. Let the calendar guide your next great read!

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Scroll through the entire year or use the seasonal menu below to jump straight to the vibe you're craving. Each section features a stack of reads tailored to the mood, weather, and heart of the season.

🌸 Spring Reads

💕 Romantic Reads to Cozy Up With

  1. The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary – Quirky roommates-to-lovers in London

  2. Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey – Soft, wholesome spring romance

  3. The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez – Friends-to-lovers with emotional depth

  4. It Happened One Spring by Lisa Kleypas – Historical romance with springtime charm

  5. The No-Show by Beth O’Leary – Multiple POV, heartfelt romance

  6. Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid – Sliding doors-style romance

  7. When in Rome by Sarah Adams – Sweet, small-town rom-com

  8. Book Lovers by Emily Henry – Enemies-to-lovers and bookish banter

🌿 Fresh Finds in Other Genres

  1. The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune – Uplifting fantasy

  2. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman – Contemporary fiction

  3. The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton – Historical mystery

  4. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt – Contemporary with heart

  5. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery – Classic, nostalgic

  6. The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes – Historical fiction

  7. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig – Speculative fiction

  8. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak – WWII historical fiction

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☀️ Summer Reads

💕 Romantic Reads to Devour Poolside

  1. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry – Friends-to-lovers, travel-themed

  2. Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch – Irish road trip YA romance

  3. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren – Enemies-to-lovers in Hawaii

  4. Every Summer After by Carley Fortune – Second-chance lake romance

  5. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han – YA summer love triangle

  6. The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther – Martha’s Vineyard setting

  7. Something Wilder by Christina Lauren – Treasure hunt romance

  8. Float Plan by Trish Doller – Grief and healing through sailing

🏖️ Bold Adventures in Other Genres

  1. Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid – 70s rock drama

  2. The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James – Creepy dual-timeline thriller

  3. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid – Hollywood historical

  4. The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller – Literary fiction

  5. Verity by Colleen Hoover – Dark psychological suspense

  6. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir – Sci-fi survival story

  7. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin – Literary fiction

  8. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – Nature and mystery

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🍂 Autumn Reads

💕 Romantic Reads for Crisp Days

  1. Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez – Small-town charm with big feels

  2. The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston – Ghostwriter meets literal ghost

  3. Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper – Queer witchy romance with vengeance

  4. Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte – Fall flavors and small-town love

  5. The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling – Spells, second chances, and sass

  6. The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore – Cozy fall vibes and sweet romance

  7. Well Met by Jen DeLuca – Renaissance faire fun and flirtation

  8. Betting on You by Lynn Painter – Enemies-to-lovers YA full of snark

🍁 Cozy & Chilling Reads in Other Genres

  1. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – Enchanting fantasy

  2. The Secret History by Donna Tartt – Dark academia

  3. A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness – Urban fantasy

  4. Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman – Generational witches

  5. Cackle by Rachel Harrison – Witchy, feminist fiction

  6. The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell – Domestic thriller

  7. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – Gothic horror

  8. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman – Dreamlike fantasy

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❄️ Winter Reads

💕 Romantic Reads for Snowy Nights

  1. One Day in December by Josie Silver – Missed chances over a decade

  2. In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren – Holiday time-loop romance

  3. The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox – Twin switch holiday rom-com

  4. Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey – Grumpy/sunshine Christmas story

  5. Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan – Emotional second-chance romance

  6. The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss – Festive dating adventure

  7. The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese – Bookstore rivals-to-lovers

  8. A Cross-Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh – Forced proximity road trip

❄️ Otherworldly & Reflective Winter Picks

  1. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden – Russian folklore

  2. The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey – Magical realism in Alaska

  3. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis – Classic winter fantasy

  4. Winterhouse by Ben Guterson – Cozy middle-grade mystery

  5. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater – YA paranormal with werewolves

  6. The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley – Winter thriller

  7. The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich – Historical fiction

  8. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig – Speculative, reflective

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