With autumn in full gear and temperatures dropping comes the coziest time of year; Halloween fun, Thanksgiving feasts, and Christmas spirit rounding out the year. Such a time demands a level of leisure and with leisure comes comfort, and what pastime fits such a gracious period better than Autumn reading. Reading is at a premium since people can relax bundle up in blankets with a book in one hand and warm pumpkin spice coffee in the other. Naturally a certain kind of book should occupy this time, be it a comforting cozy novel, a harrowing horror, or perhaps something entirely different on paper but equally applicable to the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To start, especially with Halloween in mind, comes the classic thrill and chill novel which aims to elevate the bite of autumn winds with the horrors that accompany this change in atmosphere. Most notably are the classics: \u201cDracula\u201d, \u201cFrankenstein\u201d, and \u201cThe Haunting of Hill House.\u201d Their quality has granted them protection from time and makes them essential reads for all horror fans. These stories actively build the pillars all modern horror derives from whilst delivering surprisingly effective tales which inspire fear even today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Reading is at a premium since people can relax bundle up in blankets with a book in one hand and warm pumpkin spice coffee in the other.”<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n However, these books may not be quite so suitable for readers who prefer books that take place in a more relatable modern setting. This brought remarkable opportunity for horror as a genre has evolved and expanded magnificently in the last century bringing modern thrills comparable to the greats. For example, Stephen King delivers grounded novels which incorporate supernatural horror elements, Grady Hendrix writes innovative modern horror comedies, and Peter Straub provides masterful demonstrations of slow burn horror. These books feel much more real as they connect with the reader in a deeper way via a modern context and intriguing characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another prime candidate for reading lies in the mystical lands of fantasy which caters to the imagination brought by the leisure and excitement of the season. Fantasy caterers to a large audience as it whisks away readers to far away lands that are much more fantastical than the one they inhabit. Although there are classic examples of fantasy, it is much more important to view fantasy in terms of levels. The two main levels are known as low and high fantasy which both contain a wide variety of subgenres, but are noticeably different and naturally appeal to different people. In low fantasy, the world is similar to our own, but magic intrudes on this world; it is rare or hidden usually but it acts as a driving factor in these stories. Notable examples include Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and A Song of Ice and Fire. These books usually fall into two categories: a feudal kingdom centric world in which magic lurks in the lands little dare enter, and a story in which the protagonist becomes irreversibly involved in a secret magic world. High fantasy is essentially the opposite, where the story is defined by an entirely fictional setting, magic is abundant, and tales are epic in scale. Notable examples include Lord of the Rings, Mistborn, and The Wheel of Time. These books are perfect to dive into as they provide an intrinsic level of adventure and wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although there are many other genres that fit the season, it is important that one understands the best place to start is often simply in a bookstore where they should seek out the first thing that captures their eyes and subsequently their attention. Books are meant to be enjoyed so naturally one should seek out the genre and authors that best suit them. Entering such a peaceful season allows people to finally have the proper leisure to enjoy this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo by: Zach Getchell<\/p>\nPictured: Shelf of Stephen King Novels<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By: Zachary Getchell With autumn in full gear and temperatures dropping comes the coziest time of year; Halloween fun, Thanksgiving feasts, and Christmas spirit rounding out the year. 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