Looking for the perfect dark academia books to read this fall? From The Secret History and If We Were Villains to Babel and Ninth House, these are my favorite atmospheric, spooky, and academic fall reads.
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Books That Feel Like Fall: 25 Cozy, Spooky & Witchy Reads
Looking for your next fall read? From cozy romances and dark academia to witchy fantasies and spooky thrillers, these books are guaranteed to bring all the autumn vibes.
10 Books That Made My Summer: My Favorite Reads of the Season
I read 70 books between May and August, but only 10 earned 4.5 stars or higher and just one got the coveted five-star rating. Here are the books that made my summer reading list particularly memorable.
Fall 2026 New Releases I Can’t Wait to Read
My fall TBR is already out of control thanks to a whole lineup of new releases from my auto-buy authors. From pirate adventures and romantasy sequels to dark academia and long-awaited follow-ups, here are the books I’m most excited to read this fall.
Books to Read Before Visiting Italy (or Just to Feel Like You Are)
Dreaming of an Italian summer? From Positano and Florence to Rome, Venice, and Sicily, these books will transport you across Italy—whether you’re actually packing a suitcase or just pouring yourself a spritz at home.
My End-of-Summer TBR: 6 Books I Can’t Wait to Read
Normally I build a new TBR every month, but this year I’m trying something different. Here are the six books I’m most excited to read as summer winds down—from messy contemporary fiction and British thrillers to magical realism and a legendary pirate queen.
An Ode to Dungeon Crawler Carl: Why Everyone Should Read This Series
If you’ve heard people raving about Dungeon Crawler Carl and wondered whether it’s actually worth reading, the answer is yes—and I’m prepared to spend several hundred words convincing you. Here’s why Matt Dinniman’s wildly entertaining LitRPG series became one of my all-time favorites (plus my ranking of every book).
Recent Book-to-Film Adaptations I Actually Liked
I don’t even watch movies…which makes it all the more surprising that these recent book-to-screen adaptations completely won me over. If you’re wondering which ones are actually worth watching, I’ve got a few recommendations.
Hello and Welcome (Back)!
Hi, I’m Delaney—a long-time reader, first-time author, and enthusiastic recommender of books that will probably take over your life. Welcome (back) to Sequels & Scribbles, where we’ll be talking books, writing, and everything in between.
My Least Favorite Literary Characters
In some books, there are characters that make me so utterly infuriated that I want to scream every time their name appears on the page. Half of the time, they’re not even villainous characters, just ones who repulse me on a fundamental level because of their personalities. Much like our lord and savior, Mr. FitzwilliamContinue reading “My Least Favorite Literary Characters”
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