As the season of chilly wind, dwindling light and auburn leaves draws near, hopefully somewhere on the other side of this heat wave, there’s no better way to immerse yourself in the coziness of fall than with books. While students may mourn the end of hot, summer days and vacation, this list compiles some of the best upcoming stories that will remind you of the joys of autumn.

With lighthearted fun, belly-laugh comedy and swooning romance, readers will be intrigued the entire read. Whether fantasy, contemporary romance or historical fiction, there’s something here for all readers. There are a number of exciting new novels that deserve a highlight, but these particular seven are perfect for the transition of seasons.

“A Sunny Place for Shady People” by Mariana Enriquez

Written by Argentinian journalist and author Mariana Enriquez and translated by the award-winning literary translator Megan McDowell, “A Sunny Place for Shady People” is an exciting collection of fiction stories that explore the human condition when faced with the unknown. The novel blends magical realism with horror to follow the characters — mainly women — through supernatural adversity, mirroring contemporary life and its notions of morality.

The story is written with literary and lyrical language, leaving readers with outstanding questions about the world around them.

“A Sunny Place for Shady People” releases in English Sept. 17.

“If I Stopped Haunting You” by Colby Wilkens

In an enemies-to-lovers romance, author Colby Wilkens propels readers through the relationship of two rival writers on a retreat in a definitely not haunted castle in Scotland. Penelope Skinner is perpetually infuriated by the sparkling green eyes and bestselling horror novels of Neil Storm.

Now, both of them face writer’s block and hope the retreat will spark their imagination. While the pair are determined to avoid one another, they find themselves trapped in a real-life ghost story, and a series of romantic close calls. Balanced with spooky and sexy thrills, “If I Stopped Haunting You” is a fast-paced romance perfect for escaping reading slumps.

“If I Stopped Haunting You” releases Oct.r 15.

“The Wood of Midwinter” by Susanna Clarke

From Susanna Clarke, the internationally best-selling and award-winning author of “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell,” is a stunningly written and illustrated novella. Set in the Strange universe, the novel explores a new storyline in an alternate 19th-century England, where magic exists within the Napoleonic Wars. Nineteen-year-old Merowdis Scott can talk to animals and trees, finding her happiness with walks in the woods.

One afternoon, with her animal companions, Merowdis encounters a figure that changes her life’s purpose forever. With magical prose, “The Wood of Midwinter” is a great addition to a fantasy lover’s book stack.

“The Wood of Midwinter” releases Oct. 22.

“The Teller of Small Fortunes” by Julie Leong

From debut fantasy author Julie Leong, “The Teller of Small Fortunes” tells the story of a lonely and wandering fortune teller who, through an unexpected adventure, discovers the family she’s been seeking the entire time. Tao travels between villages, steering away from big fortunes in favor of smaller, more reliable ones.

However, when a small fortune unravels into something bigger, she is recruited by an ex-thief and mercenary duo to find their missing child. Their entourage grows along the adventure, and with new bonds forming, Tao decides to risk everything to protect her newfound family.

“The Teller of Small Fortunes” releases Nov. 5.

“Her Knight at the Museum” by Bryn Donovan

Combining medieval knights, century-old curses and love-filled shenanigans, “Her Knight at the Museum” tells the story of a Sir Griffin de Beauford, forgotten to time and suddenly propelled into modern-day Chicago by an unexpected kiss.

Emily Porter, the conservator of the Art Institute of Chicago, is confronted with the shocking realization that she broke his enchantment and the even more daunting task of integrating him into society. With new feelings swirling between them and a missing antique investigation at their heels, the pair must find their way to the fairy-tale ending of their dreams. Author Bryn Donovan sculpts a fun and juicy romcom for connoisseurs of romantic fiction.

“Her Knight at the Museum” releases Nov. 12.

“When the World Tips Over” by Jandy Nelson

Author Jandy Nelson crafts a new Young Adult novel exploding with love, secrets and a dash of magic. It follows the Fall siblings, each burdened by their father’s death and inspired despite it. However, when a rainbow-haired girl enters their lives, becoming an important propeller of self-growth for the trio, they are forced to re-evaluate their life choices.

Filled with road trips, rivalries and generational love and sorrow, “When The World Tips Over” demonstrates the complexities of family and friendship. The story is weaved together by tales of both past and present, introducing their stories with the hope that they can still rewrite their futures.

“When The Word Tips Over” releases Sept. 24.

“More Than This” by Krystal Marquis

“More Than This” is the highly anticipated sequel to the instant The New York Times bestseller, “The Davenports,” presenting a swooning romance and a wealthy Black family in the backdrop of 1910s Chicago. Inspired by the real-life story of the Patterson family, the series follows four driven and passionate Black women as they navigate the evolution of high society and establish their own paths in life and in love.

Before the summer of 1910 ends, drama heats up alongside the Chicago sun, propelling the Davenport sisters to make choices they never thought they’d be faced with before. This youthful and exhilarating novel by Krystal Marquis is perfect for fans of Netflix’s “Bridgerton.”

“More Than This” releases Nov. 12.