Here is the list of seven cozy fall fantasy books chosen to keep you company this autumn.
Curl up, turn the page, and let the season surround you.

1) A Journey to the Heart of Kumari — K.A. Nayampalli

Published in March 2025, A Journey to the Heart of Kumari invites readers into the sacred landscapes of Nepal, where myth, family, and destiny intertwine. Sixteen-year-old Harrison Sharma expects a family vacation filled with shrines, mountains, and photographs. Instead, he is chosen as Seeker of an ancient crimson diamond — the Heart of Kumari — a relic alive with prophecy and power. Shadows gather, voices whisper, and Harrison must confront not only the dangers around him but also the doubts within. Rooted in Nepal’s culture and spirituality, this YA fantasy blends legacy, adventure, and self-discovery, making it an unforgettable autumn read.

2) Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries — Heather Fawcett

Published in January 2023, this enchanting novel introduces us to Emily Wilde, a brilliant and bookish scholar with a fondness for footnotes and a noticeable lack of social grace. She’s determined to complete the world’s first faerie encyclopedia and travels to a snow-dusted Scandinavian village to document the elusive Hidden Ones. But the village holds more than just folkloric mysteries—there are secrets in the woods, strange bargains struck in shadows, and one infuriatingly charming academic rival who seems to know more than he’s letting on. Told through Emily’s dryly humorous journal entries, this cozy fantasy blends faerie lore, forest magic, and academic misadventure into a story as crisp and comforting as the first frost. It’s perfect for fans of folklore, introverted heroines, and stories where romance and enchantment sneak in softly—just like the turning of autumn leaves.

3) Legends & Lattes — Travis Baldree

First self-published in February 2022 and later re-released by Tor Books in November of the same year, Legends & Lattes is the warm hug of a fantasy novel you didn’t know you needed. After years swinging a sword and battling beasts, Viv—a tough-as-nails orc barbarian—hangs up her blade in favor of a gentler dream: opening the very first coffee shop in the city of Thune. But starting a café from scratch is no easy feat, especially when your business partners include a rattling skeleton, a shy succubus, and a grumpy baker with secrets of his own. With cozy found-family vibes, the gentle hum of grinding beans, and just a pinch of romance, this low-stakes fantasy serves up magic with a side of cinnamon rolls. Ideal for anyone who wants a break from epic quests and would rather spend fall curled up in a corner booth, sipping something warm and watching love—and lattes—bloom.

4) The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi — Shannon Chakraborty

Published in February 2023, this tale is part pirate adventure, part magical mystery, and entirely unforgettable. Retired pirate captain Amina al-Sirafi thought she was done with the high seas—content to raise her daughter in peace and leave her scandalous past behind. But when an offer too tempting to refuse arrives, she’s pulled back into a world of haunted artifacts, sea demons, secret societies, and long-lost friends with unfinished business. Set against the lush, shimmering backdrop of the Indian Ocean, this story is full of ancient magic, clever women, found family, and sword-slinging sea escapades. With Chakraborty’s trademark wit and lush prose, it’s a wildly entertaining ride that still manages to feel deeply human and emotionally rich. One of my personal favorites, this book is perfect for readers who love their fantasy with spice, salt air, and stories of fierce women defying expectation—and fate. Pull up a blanket, light a lantern, and prepare to set sail.

5) Tress of the Emerald Sea — Brandon Sanderson

Published in January 2023, this standalone fantasy from Brandon Sanderson reads like a whimsical bedtime story spun out into a full-blown adventure—with pirates, magic, and a girl who just wants to rescue her best friend (and maybe drink a little tea along the way). Tress lives on a tiny, quiet island surrounded by a sea not of water—but of emerald-green spores that shift, shimmer, and consume. When her best friend Charlie disappears under suspicious royal orders, she sets off on a daring rescue mission across the perilous spore seas, armed with little more than stubbornness, wit, and a very polite sense of humor. Told with tongue-in-cheek narration and fairy-tale flair, Tress of the Emerald Sea is cozy in the way only a sea voyage full of cursed sailors, talking rats, and unexpected courage can be. It's perfect for readers who like their fantasy clever, heartfelt, and just a little off-kilter—like The Princess Bride met Howl’s Moving Castle and invited you in for tea.

6) Divine Rivals — Rebecca Ross

Published in April 2023, Divine Rivals is a sweeping romantic fantasy with an old-soul heart and a touch of magic tucked between typewritten letters. Set in a world where ancient gods are waking and war stirs on the horizon, this story follows Iris Winnow, a young journalist trying to hold her life together after her brother disappears and her rival is promoted above her. In a burst of desperation, she begins writing letters and slipping them into her wardrobe—only to discover someone is writing back. What unfolds is a slow-burning, epistolary romance wrapped in myth, grief, and the quiet strength of words. With its rich prose, aching hope, and newspaper office drama straight out of a bygone era, Divine Rivals feels like a hot drink in your cold hands—bittersweet, bold, and impossible to put down. A perfect fall read for fans of heartfelt magic, secret pen pals, and love stories that bloom between the lines.

7) Fourth Wing — Rebecca Yarros

Published in May 2023, Fourth Wing took the fantasy world by storm—dragons, danger, and deadly trials await in this unputdownable story of a fragile girl in a brutal world who refuses to back down. Violet Sorrengail was supposed to live a quiet life among books, not be thrust into the brutal war college of Basgiath, where cadets are as likely to die during training as they are in battle. But Violet has grit, unexpected power, and a stubborn spark the dragons can’t ignore—even if her enemies (and potential lovers) would rather see her fail. With its razor-sharp banter, slow-burn romance, and high-stakes magic, Fourth Wing is what you reach for when the leaves outside are swirling but your soul craves adrenaline. Cozy? Not exactly. But thrilling, addictive, and perfect for reading under the covers with your heart in your throat? Absolutely.