- Alice Hoffman’s new novel ‘The Witches of Cambridge’ is a Read With Jenna pick.
- Jenna devoured Chris Whitaker’s mystery ‘All the Colors of the Dark’ in a weekend.
- Jenna compares ‘The Children’ by Melissa Albert to Donna Tartt’s ‘The Secret History.’
Jenna Bush Hager just announced her September book club pick, and it’s a spooky-fun read, perfect for the season. But that’s not the only Read With Jenna pick that’s ideal for the colder months of the year. Since creating her book club in 2019, Jenna has chosen a variety of cozy reads that transport you to lands filled with falling leaves, pumpkins and maybe even some spooks. To discover Jenna Bush Hager’s favorite books for fall, keep scrolling!
‘The Witches of Cambridge’ by Alice Hoffman
Alice Hoffman, best known for writing Practical Magic, is back with a brand new fantasy novel that is the newest Read With Jenna pick. Set in 1950s Massachusetts, the plot follows Ava after she arrives for her first year of college and meets Lauren—her opposite in almost every way. When they’re recruited by the mysterious Lilith Society, the two begin uncovering their hidden legacies. But as secrets emerge, new dangers threaten everything they thought they knew. (Out September 8, 2026)
Why Jenna loves it: “I cannot think of a more perfect book to welcome us to fall. It’s a novel about love, friendship and finding your power.”
What early readers are saying: “Alice Hoffman never failed me, and this book is no exception. The interwoven stories of past and present that appear within this book flow effortlessly, and the journey of each character is flawless in execution. There is nothing about this book I didn’t love or enjoy. I might even re-read it in the fall, just to find my way back to Lilith House and Cambridge.”
‘All the Colors of the Dark’ by Chris Whitaker
This July 2024 Read With Jenna pick has all the makings of a perfect fall read: a small town shrouded in mystery, a string of unsolved disappearances and an atmosphere thick with dread. Set in 1975 Missouri, the plot follows a string of girls who have vanished without a trace. When the daughter of a wealthy family becomes the next target, Patch, a local boy with one eye, steps in to help. His decision sets off a chain of events that will change his life—and the lives of everyone in their small town—forever…