BB #7: Fall Reading Guide, Seasonal Activities Bucket List, Halloween Merch + Weekly Wrap-Up
Your mid-week serving of all things bookish and beyond!
Hey book besties, welcome to Bookish Brunch! A mid-week break to catch up. Grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and let's dive into what I’ve been reading, what I’ve been loving and a sprinkle of fun. Share with me in the comments or chat what you’ve been up to!
BB #7: Fall Reading Guide, Seasonal Activities Bucket List, Halloween Merch + Weekly Wrap-Up
Hey Bookish Brunch Fam!
We’re officially in full Fall mode this week, and I’ve packed this edition with all the cozy, moody, and fun vibes you’ll need to embrace the season. Whether you’re curling up with a good book or getting crafty with a fall project, there’s something here for everyone.
Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find in this edition:
The Ultimate Fall Bucket List: 21 cozy & fun activities to make the most of the season.
Latest Book Sales: Snag some deals on must-read titles.
Get Crafty: I’m sharing a fall-themed sweater knitting project video—perfect to start now!
What I’m Watching: All the drama and crime, a movie and a series to watch on Netflix.
Moody Playlist: The perfect playlist to set the ambiance for your fall reading sessions.
Recipe Alert: A spooky and easy appetizer that’s perfect for your Halloween gatherings.
Exclusive Download: Get your Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party printable, free for community members!
Fall Reading Guide: The Fall Reading Guide is here and it’s ready to download. If you’re not a community member you can still download this edition of our community monthly Insider for free at underthecoversinsider.com
And as always, I’m sharing my latest reading update! From a fun, spicy sports romance with a quirky pet rooster, to a cozy fantasy, a Halloween-meets-Christmas queer romance, and a dark stalker romance, it’s been an eclectic reading week and I was living my best life.
Grab your favorite fall drink and settle in for all the bookish goodness!
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What’s New This Week
It’s the start of Latinx Heritage Month, and I’m so excited to share some amazing content with you! Head over to the blog to check out 25 Latinx Romance Authors to Read, and be sure to look out for more content celebrating Latinx authors next week!
I’m also officially welcoming the Fall season here on the blog, and what better way to kick things off than with this absolutely adorable Halloween pup photoshoot?
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If you’re in the mood for some magical reads, don’t miss our recent witchy book content: Best 10 Witch Books in Our Opinion and Witch Romance Books on Kindle Unlimited. More witchy recommendations and other creatures coming your way soon.
One of the books I was most anticipating to release this Fall was Anathema by Keri Lake. I realized it recently released and it’ll be my weekend read. But I came across an amazing video review of the book that I just had to share with you because if I didn’t already want to read this book so bad, I would’ve certainly add to cart immediately.
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Now, for some pure fun, my TikTok algorithm is starting to settle back in after being out of the country. It’s not perfect yet, I’m still working on it but I have had some content that is not usually on my feed lately. So enjoy this thirst trap skating video. No other real reason that just because.
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And if that’s not enough to make you swoon, here’s a sweet wedding moment with the groom’s reaction when he sees his bride for the first time—talk about heart-melting! If he's not looking at me like that, I don’t want it!
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Finally, Halloween Merch Drop Alert!
I’m so excited to announce our new Halloween-themed merch collection, featuring Spooky Retro, Salem Spellbound, Witchy Woman, and Midnight Mischief designs. From sweatshirts to t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and even stickers and doormats—there’s something for everyone! If you’re a paid community member, don’t forget to grab your discount code in the Fall Reading Guide/Insider that you can download below. And if you see a design you love but want it on something else, just reach out and I’ll see what I can do!
Community posts you may have missed:
Extra Bite Podcast Episode: This past Monday, I shared a community-exclusive episode of our podcast featuring the Fall 2024 Reading Guide. Listen in as I chat about each of the 42 fall book releases we’ve highlighted!
What to Read This Week: In our Reading Under the Covers podcast, we share five books that came out this week that we were highly anticipating, plus two from last week that we couldn’t resist telling you about!
Download the Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party Guide: Get your free printable guide to hosting the perfect murder mystery dinner party.
Download the Fall Reading Guide: Our Fall edition of the monthly community Insider is here! If you’re a community member, download it from the Substack post below to get your exclusive shop coupon code and new password for the book database. If you’re not a member, you can still grab the seasonal edition for free at underthecoversinsider.com.