As the air cools and the days get shorter, there’s something magical about stacking your nightstand with new reads that feel just right for autumn.
This season Berkley is serving up an eclectic mix of romance, whimsy, and mystery in their books, stories that invite you to cozy up with a cup of something warm and get lost in pages filled with nostalgia, magic, and a few unexpected narrators. From small-town love stories to spellbinding fantasies and even a pony on a mission, here’s a lineup you won’t want to miss.
"If It Makes You Happy" by Julie Olivia
(Berkley Trade Original; Sept. 2, 2025)
Julie Olivia delivers a warm, 90s-infused small-town romance that’s equal parts comfort and spark. When big-city ad exec Michelle inherits her mother’s inn in Copper Run, Vermont, she’s forced to trade skyscrapers for autumn leaves and discovers that slowing down just might open the door to new love.
"We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat" by Syou Ishida, translated by E. Madison Shimoda
(Berkley Hardcover; Sept. 2, 2025)
Back at the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul, feline therapy proves to be life-changing once again. This sequel to the international hit We’ll Prescribe You a Cat shows that sometimes, two whiskered companions are better than one when it comes to healing hearts.
"Uncharmed" by Lucy Jane Wood
(Berkley Trade Original; Sept. 16, 2025)
Lucy Jane Wood blends heart and humor in this witchy tale about letting go of perfection. When a polished sorceress takes in a scrappy orphaned witch, she’s forced to rethink what it really means to wield power, and to live authentically.
"The Heartbreak Hotel" by Ellen O’Clover
(Berkley Trade Original; Sept. 23, 2025)
All the small-town autumn vibes are wrapped up in this grumpy/sunshine romance. A newly single therapist transforms her mountain home into a retreat for the brokenhearted, but her healing journey takes an unexpected turn when sparks fly with her brooding, secretive landlord.
"Dead & Breakfast" by Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thor
(Berkley Trade Original; Oct. 14, 2025)
Two vampire husbands run a bed-and-breakfast, but their cozy world is thrown into chaos when a body turns up in their garden. This witty, gothic-tinged debut is part mystery, part love story, and all-around perfect for readers craving Halloween coziness with a twist.
"The Keeper of Magical Things" by Julie Leong
(Ace Trade Original; Oct. 14, 2025)
Julie Leong returns with another heart-forward cozy fantasy. Mage-in-training Certainty embarks on a guild mission with the brilliant Aurelia, chasing recognition while discovering the deeper magic of belonging, found family, and maybe even love.
"Pony Confidential" by Christina Lynch
(Berkley Trade Reprint; Oct. 14, 2025)
This inventive tale is narrated by a cranky but endearing pony determined to save the only human he’s ever loved. Equal parts mystery and emotional journey, it sheds light on how humans and animals shape each other’s lives, and sometimes, save them.
"Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore" by Emily Krempholtz
(Ace Trade Original; Nov. 18, 2025)
A former villain’s assistant-turned-florist teams up with a grumpy alchemist to protect their town in this cozy fantasy debut. With themes of found family, redemption, and slow-burn romance, it’s tailor-made for fans of warm, magical reads.
"The Botanist’s Assistant" by Peggy Townsend
(Berkley Trade Original; Nov. 18, 2025)
A suspenseful blend of science and sleuthing, this STEMinist mystery follows a research assistant who refuses to let her mentor’s murder be ignored. Equal parts sharp, witty, and thought-provoking, it asks what it takes to fight for truth in a world that underestimates you.
Whether you’re looking for romance with cozy flannel vibes, a magical world to disappear into, or even a mystery told through the eyes of a pony, this fall’s new releases prove there’s a story for every kind of reader. Happy Reading!
