It’s fall, y’all! And if you’re looking for something to get you in the spirit of the season, check out one of these titles!
Is there anything more autumnal than a pumpkin patch? That is the setting of Rainbow Rowell’s “Pumpkinheads.” Every fall, Deja and Josiah work together at the local pumpkin patch, but this is their senior year and their last fall as “seasonal best friends.” Josiah’s ready to spend the whole night feeling sad about it. Deja isn’t ready to let him. What if instead of moping they went out with a bang? They could see all the sights! Taste all the snacks! Try all of the things they never have! A sweet and hilarious story about discovering what it means to leave behind a place — and a person — with no regrets.
Could you plan the fall formal with your (hot) nemesis? Whit Rivera is about to find out in “The Fall of Whit Rivera” by Crystal Maldonado. Frenemies Whit and Zay have been at odds for years, so when they’re forced to organize the fall formal together, it’s a disaster. Sparks fly as Whitney, a type-A, passionate, perfectionist, butts heads with Zay, a dry, relaxed skater boy who takes everything in stride. But not all of those sparks are bad…
If you love a Hallmark holiday movie, “Falling Like Leaves” by Misty Wilson is for you. Dragged from NYC by her mom, city girl Ellis is stuck in a small town that is obsessed with its upcoming Falling Leaves Festival. Dragged to every oh-so-charming event from apple picking to pumpkin carving, Ellis can’t stop bumping into Cooper, the cute barista that used to be her friend, or falling for the quaint town and its quirky residents. As her return to Manhattan gets repeatedly delayed, Ellis finds herself caught between two very different places — and the futures they represent.
“All for the Game” by Heather Buchta is for those who like their books with a little more danger. Friday night lights and football are a huge part of this time of year. For Finn, playing football is a ticket to a better future. Transferring to East Pages High, Finn hopes to secure a college scholarship. Finn’s girlfriend, Megan, notices rival players absent from games. As she digs deeper, her life becomes increasingly dangerous as mysterious cars tail her and strangers issue threats. Meanwhile, Finn’s cousin, Brit, the head cheerleader, revels in the perks of popularity, but when a football player dies, she learns that her peers are purposely keeping her in the dark. As Finn, Brit, and Megan unravel the team’s mysteries, they face a powerful force determined to protect the school’s legacy at all costs.
