By Lyn Muldrow — It’s fall, y’all! The leaves are changing and the weather is cooling, so now is the perfect time to cozy up with a new book to usher in autumn and spooky moods. These staff picks are sure to share thrills amid the chills.

“The Witches of Cambridge”

By Alice Hoffman (Adult fantasy, historical fiction)

In this practically magical book, join a couple of Radcliffe College students in the 1950s as they discover the mysteriously intriguing Lilith Society, a group of witches from colonial times.

Friendships and bonds form and are tested as the girls walk into their power. Perfect for lovers of historical fiction, this cozy and creepy tale, written by the author of the “Practical Magic” series, is sure to share witchy delights.

“Little Red — Autumn on the Farm”

By Will Hillenbrand (Children)

Pumpkins and hay and Halloween costumes, oh my! Nothing feels more like fall than a festival, and Little Red agrees. In this delightfully drawn picture book, join Katie and the little red truck as they get all the other vehicles ready for the harvest festival.

“Cemetery Boys”

By Aiden Thomas (Young adult)

What happens in the cemetery … doesn’t always stay there. After a failed ritual, a would-be brujo and a dead popular kid meet between worlds in this queer, coming-of-age young adult novel.

Will they get what they want? The love and acceptance of their families and a chance for redemption looms, and amid it, love grows. An enchantingly spooky pick for the season.

“Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trips”

By Amy Balfour (Adult nonfiction)

Want to go on an adventure this autumn? Instead of using your GPS and gaining #TravelTok suggestions, grab this book and go on a road trip to see the changing fall leaves along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Complete with a full map, this guide details some fun things to do and experience along your journey. Go analog this season and stop by the library to tell us about your trip.

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Fall is better at the library. We have a wide range of programs for all ages, including baby and toddler story times, young child and teen art and science clubs, as well as adult book clubs, crafting and painting workshops, and more.

Lyn Muldrow is a library associate at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in Cornelius. Visit cmlibrary.org for more information about upcoming programs.