Fall Book Date Ideas

Who says dates have to be dinner and a movie? Whether you’re spending time with a special someone, a group of friends, or just your bestie, autumn is the best time to go on a bookish outing and here are some ideas to try . . .

1. Coffee Shop Chapter Swap

Grab your current read, head to your favorite coffee shop, and take turns reading favorite passages aloud while sipping something pumpkin-spiced. (Yes, dramatic voices are encouraged.)

2. Bookstore Scavenger Hunt

Make a list of challenges—find the creepiest cover, the longest title, or a book set in autumn. Whoever collects the most in 20 minutes wins a fall treat.

3. Library Hideaway Afternoon

Libraries are basically the original cozy date spots. Wander the stacks, pick a book for each other, then curl up in a quiet nook. Bonus points if you sneak in a thermos of apple cider.

4. Candlelit Read-In

Forget Netflix. Light a few candles, pull out the fuzzy socks, and spend the evening side-by-side with your books. Stop every so often to share the juiciest or funniest lines.

5. Literary Walk & Talk

Take your books on a stroll. Parks and trails in autumn make the perfect setting for discussing what you’re reading—or just crunching leaves while plotting your next bookstore trip.

6. Seasonal Bonus: Gothic Vibes

October is the month for a little mist and mystery. Try a gothic read like Man of Shadow and Mist for the perfect blend of romance and atmosphere. Or, if suspense is more your style, dive into Of Silver and Secrets or Of Gold and Shadows. Nothing brings people closer than a good shiver.