Six seasonal reads picked for fall
As the fall chill sets in, we find our family eager to snuggle up with cozy blankets and fresh reads. We caught up with Burton’s Books owner Scott Raulsome for his recommendations on children and teen books ripe for the fall season. From paranormal thrillers for your young adult to sweet seasonal stories for your littlest reader, these picks will surely delight. Purchase these book selections and more at Burton’s Books located at 43 Front St. in Greenport.
The Leaf Thief
Written by Alice Hemming, Illustrated by Nicola Slater
Recommended age/level: Early Readers
Fall into this cozy, quirky autumnal read about a squirrel who's set on figuring out where all the beautiful leaves in his trees are going, or rather, who might be stealing them! A laugh-out-loud story about the changing seasons complete with cute animal friends and one very determined squirrel who learns the importance of self-care when feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Perfect for early readers ages four to eight.
How to Catch a Witch
Written by Alice Walstead, Illustrated by Megan Joyce
Recommended age/level: Early Readers
The perfect book for Halloween! Following a heroic group of kids experienced in catching all kinds of creatures, but this Halloween season a witch is on the loose letting all kinds of ghosts and ghouls free. The Catch It kids must utilize all their STEAM skills to set clever traps and bring peace (and candy!) to the streets. Fully of zany fun and clever chaos, this book is perfect for young readers ages three to seven.
Amulet Volume 1: Stonekeeper
Written by Kazu Kibuishi
Recommended age/level: Middle Grade
The first in an adventurous graphic novel series for readers ages 8-12, Amulet follows two ordinary children who, after the tragic death of their father, move with their mother to the ancient house of their great-grandfather. The old, strange house quickly proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement, and it's up to them to follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals.
A Wolf for a Spell
Written by Karah Sutton
Recommended age/level: Middle Grade
An atmospheric and folkloric middle grade following a wolf who forms an unlikely alliance with the witch Baba Yaga to save their cherished forest. Complete with beautiful illustrations, A Wolf for a Spell is full of heart, and magic, and reads like a fairytale, though unlike any fairytale you've experienced before. Great for ages 8-12.
Extasia
Written by Claire Legrand
Recommended age/level: Young Adult
Extasia is an ethereal and haunting paranormal horror story perfect for this time of year. A young woman is to be made a saint of her small, isolated village and thus bring her people one step closer to salvation. But not all is as it seems in Haven, and this young woman will begin to unravel the carefully woven thread of oppressive lies that bind the women of Haven. Suitable for readers fourteen and up.
All Our Hidden Gifts
Written by Caroline O'Donoghue
Recommended age/level: Young Adult
Maeve’s strangely astute tarot readings make her the talk of the school until a classmate draws a chilling and unfamiliar card — and then disappears. Shunned by her classmates, Maeve must dig deeper into her connection with the tarot cards in her possession -- and the secrets they reveal to her -- to have any chance of bringing her friend back. The first book in a bestselling trilogy, All Our Hidden Gifts is a witty, gripping, and sharply contemporary story tinged with mysticism. Suitable for readers fourteen and up.