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Hey everybody!

I'm looking for something to set the mood for the month of October. I'd like a novel somewhere in the world between genre fiction and literary fiction. I'd prefer a female protagonist, but I love multiple perspectives as well. I enjoy historical fiction, but I'm leaving that door open as it's the themes that are most important to me. I don't want to read something entirely hopeless, but I'm not interested in a good-conquering-evil sorta plot (unless you can convince me otherwise!). I remember enjoying The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova if that gives you any ideas, but it was still missing certain factors for me.

I don't want something that is based around a romance, but I LOVE to see a budding romance between unlikely characters (opposites attracting are great) in the mix.

This could be a series or a standalone.

Thank you! This is my first time trying this and I'm super excited!

The Night CircusThis book is perfect for you!

You might enjoy Bel Canto by Ann Patchett.

second night circus. adored it.

Wow okay! Night Circus has been on my radar but now I'll definitely read it as soon as I can! I've also been meaning to read Bel Canto. Thanks guys!

Katherine wrote: "Wow okay! Night Circus has been on my radar but now I'll definitely read it as soon as I can! I've also been meaning to read Bel Canto. Thanks guys!"

im trying to think of more, but I am at a lose right now. i tried http://booklamp.org out for yah, but it didn't give me much options on Historian. it searches the content of a book so i rely on it more... but alas not many options.

i have a shelf called h-ween but it doesn't have much of the romantic element.

Well thanks for the resource Jas! I'll try that out for other books I like too.

Also try, The Shadow of the Wind It is one of my all-time favorite books... mystery, romance, dark characters.

Katherine wrote: "Well thanks for the resource Jas! I'll try that out for other books I like too."

oh one more thing. night circus isnt going to really "set the mood for the month of October" but its fantastic.

I have heard good things about The Witch Of Prague & Other Stories (Tales Of Mystery & The Supernatural). there is of course The original Dracula. House at the End of the Street. though, these arent really abiding by what you want.

ill be checking up on this thread cause it seems interesting.

Try 'The Distant Hours' by Kate Morton. It's all of the things you've described, I believe. It has some romance, but its not the central theme. I'm looking forward to reading more by Morton.

Jas--yeah I'm going to try and read something classically October, like Dracula, even if it doesn't quite fall under some of the topics I mentioned. I've wanted to for ages!

Claire- I couldn't find Shadow of the Wind at Barnes and Noble today! I'll have to order it online because it looks really great.

Erin-- I picked up the Distant Hours today and I'm excited to read it! I read your post while I was in the store.

Great, I hope you enjoy it.

Let me know what you thought! It's one of the few books I turned over to read again after finishing the last page.

Katherine wrote: "Jas--yeah I'm going to try and read something classically October, like Dracula, even if it doesn't quite fall under some of the topics I mentioned. I've wanted to for ages!

Claire- I couldn't fi..."


oh you will LOVE IT! stylistically its just so wonderful. i read it in high school and can still remember scenes.

this one just came up on my feed. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... donno what you think or if it fits your requirements.

Cool, I'll check that out! Thanks for coming back to the thread and keeping me updated! Oh-- I really liked The Night Circus!

Katherine wrote: "Cool, I'll check that out! Thanks for coming back to the thread and keeping me updated! Oh-- I really liked The Night Circus!"

awesome. im so excited you had a chance to pick that lovely one up.