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Best Summer Books 2025
Autumn is a season for slowing down, savouring moments, and curling up with a good book as the leaves turn. It’s the perfect time to sink into stories that draw you in and linger long after the last page.
Europe In Autumn by Dave Hutchinson
Indulge in a political sci-fi as the days grow colder… Europe as we know it is gone. Due to a flu pandemic and crippled by economic collapse, the continent has fractured. Meet chef Rudi, who starts his new career with Les Coureurs des Bois, a shadowy organisation. Soon, Rudi is involved in high-risk smuggling operations as the world changes around him.
Read Europe In Autumn by Dave Hutchinson.
An Autumn Wind by Derek Mahon
After a more contemplative read for the season? This book on British poetry focuses on County Cork, four fellow Ulster poets, a bicycle shop in Delhi and the volcanic origins of the Canary Islands. “We look to the still living whole to heal the heart and cure the soul.”
Read An Autumn Wind by Derek Mahon.
Murder in Autumn by Lesley Cookman
Step into the world of Libby Sarjeant in this murder thriller read that is the perfect moody read for chilly nights. A body is found in the woodlands of an estate, and dark secrets lurk beneath, waiting to be exposed.
Read Murder in Autumn by Lesley Cookman.
A Quiet Life in the Country by T E Kinsey
Lady Emily Hardcastle is a widow who is on the eccentric side with a secret past. Her maid, Florence Armstrong, is an expert in martial arts and her close confidant. There’s a dead body that forces Lady Hardcastle out of her retirement as they delve into a web of intrigue.
Read A Quiet Life in the Country by T E Kinsey.
A Cry in the Night by Alison Bruce
Autumn is the perfect time for a cosy mystery read, and this one is no exception. Making a fresh start can be hard, especially when a killer is watching. Jane Osborne returns to Cambridge, a place she swore she’d never return to after her sister’s murder. This suspense-filled novel will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Read A Cry in the Night by Alison Bruce.
Forever Autumn by Christina Jones
As the title suggests, this is another perfect autumn read to add to your TBR. Stephanie Gibson decides to move to the coast and work as a nanny for the Matthews family, a large and scatty bunch. However, as her past haunts her and love surfaces on the horizon, will Stephanie be able to trust again?
Read Forever Autumn by Christina Jones.
Explore More British Authors
So, as the days grow shorter and the nights invite a cosy blanket and a warm drink, explore the works of Britain’s finest storytellers. These autumn reads are the perfect companions for reflective afternoons, crisp evenings, and moments when you simply want to be swept away.
Not ready to say goodbye to the heat? You can check out more seasonal reads like Summer Books to Read in 2025 or Spring Books to Read in 2025.