{"id":7062103,"date":"2026-09-20T13:26:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T13:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/6-great-fall-reads-erica-diamond\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T13:26:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T13:26:01","slug":"6-great-fall-reads-erica-diamond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7062103","title":{"rendered":"6 Great Fall Reads! – Erica Diamond"},"content":{"rendered":"


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There is something about fall that makes reading feel especially inviting.<\/p>\n

The days get a little shorter. The sweaters come out (not yet though, it ain\u2019t fall yet!) We settle back into our routines after summer, and suddenly, curling up with a good book, a warm drink and nowhere else to be feels like the ultimate luxury.<\/p>\n

Every year, I love putting together a list of great fall reads, and this year\u2019s selection truly has something for everyone: a cozy romance, a page-turning thriller, a meaningful self-care read, an inspiring memoir, a book that will make you laugh and one beautiful story that may stay with you long after you finish it.<\/p>\n

So, whether you read every night before bed, listen to audiobooks on your morning walk or are simply looking for one really good book to pull you away from your phone, here are six titles worth adding to your fall reading list.<\/p>\n

1. For the Romantic:\u00a0And Now, Back to You<\/em>\u00a0by B.K. Borison<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Two competing meteorologists. One historic snowstorm. Plenty of forced proximity, witty banter and unexpected chemistry.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0And Now, Back to You<\/em>, Jackson Clark loves order and routine, while Delilah Stewart thrives on spontaneity and adventure. When they are reluctantly paired to cover a major storm, their clashing personalities slowly give way to friendship\u2014and possibly something much more.<\/p>\n

This is the kind of warm, cozy romance that feels made for reading under a blanket. It is light enough to offer a lovely escape, but still has emotional depth, relatable characters and a reminder that sometimes the person who challenges you may also be the person who helps you see yourself differently.<\/p>\n

2. For a Self-Care Reset:\u00a0The Braided Prescription<\/em>\u00a0by Beth Ricanati, MD<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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You know I believe that real self-care is not about escaping your life. It is about creating practices that help you return to yourself within your life.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0The Braided Prescription<\/em>, physician Beth Ricanati draws on the ancient ritual of making challah to share seven practical lessons for managing stress and living with greater intention. The book explores how one simple, grounding ritual can create connection, meaning and calm in an increasingly fast-paced world.<\/p>\n

You do not need to be a bakeror \u2013 Jewish \u2013 to appreciate its message. It is ultimately about slowing down, working with your hands and creating rituals that nourish more than the body. A perfect reflective read for the season.<\/p>\n

3. For the Mystery Lover:\u00a0Dear Debbie<\/em>\u00a0by Freida McFadden<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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If fall means staying up far too late because you absolutely need to know what happens next, this one is for you.<\/p>\n

Debbie Mullen has spent years offering thoughtful advice through her newspaper column, helping women whose husbands ignore, belittle or mistreat them. But when Debbie\u2019s own life begins to unravel, something shifts \u2013 and her advice becomes far more personal and considerably darker.<\/p>\n

Freida McFadden is known for fast-paced psychological thrillers with irresistible twists, and\u00a0Dear Debbie<\/em>\u00a0promises suspense, secrets and a protagonist who may not be quite what she initially seems. This is the book to pack for a fall weekend away \u2013 just do not blame me if you get no sleep.<\/p>\n

4. For an Inspiring Life Story:\u00a0Never Say Die<\/em>\u00a0by Ke Huy Quan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ke Huy Quan became a beloved child actor in\u00a0Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0The Goonies<\/em>. But when acting opportunities disappeared, he spent decades working behind the scenes and wondering whether his moment had passed. Then, at 49, he returned to acting\u2014and ultimately won an Academy Award for\u00a0Everything Everywhere All at Once<\/em>.<\/p>\n

His memoir,\u00a0Never Say Die<\/em>, tells the story of his journey from refugee to child star, through years of disappointment, and into one of Hollywood\u2019s most moving comeback stories.<\/p>\n

It is an inspiring reminder that the path is rarely straight, reinvention has no age limit and a dream delayed is not necessarily a dream denied. If you are navigating a transition or wondering whether it is too late to begin again, put this one on your list.<\/p>\n

5. For a Good Laugh:\u00a0I\u2019ll Have What She\u2019s Having<\/em>\u00a0by Chelsea Handler<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sometimes you do not want a book that asks you to work on yourself. You just want to laugh \u2013 and Chelsea Handler delivers.<\/p>\n

In this collection of essays, Handler brings her trademark honesty and humour to relationships, breakups, friendship, family, travel and becoming the woman she wants to be. It is bold, irreverent and funny, but underneath the comedy is also a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of growth, independence and learning to choose what is genuinely right for you.<\/p>\n

This is an easy one to read in short bursts, making it perfect for busy evenings, travel or whenever life feels a little too serious.<\/p>\n

6. For the Book Club:\u00a0The Correspondent<\/em>\u00a0by Virginia Evans<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Told through letters and emails,\u00a0The Correspondent<\/em>\u00a0follows Sybil Van Antwerp, a retired lawyer who has spent much of her life making sense of the world through written correspondence. When someone from her past forces her to revisit a painful chapter, Sybil must confront old choices, strained relationships and the possibility of forgiveness.<\/p>\n

This quiet, deeply human novel is about grief, connection, family and the stories we carry. It is moving without being overly sentimental, funny in unexpected places and filled with the kind of wisdom that sneaks up on you. It also won the 2026 Women\u2019s Prize for Fiction, making it a wonderful choice for anyone who wants a rich, discussion-worthy fall read.<\/p>\n

Reading<\/a> is one of the simplest ways to step out of the noise and give your mind somewhere new to go. Ten pages before bed. An audiobook in the car. A quiet hour on a Sunday afternoon. It all counts.<\/p>\n

Self-care<\/a> at its finest.<\/p>\n

Choose the romance, the mystery, the memoir \u2013 or read all six. The goal is not to turn reading into another item on your to-do list. It is to find a story that makes you want to slow down, settle in and stay awhile.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re a parent or grandparent, check out\u00a0We Can Be Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/em>\u00a0by Harley Finkelstein \u2013 a fun, inspiring fall read about three friends who discover they don\u2019t have to wait until they\u2019re grown up to bring their big ideas to life. Entrepreneurship is near and dear to my heart, and I wish I\u2019d had a book like this growing up!<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s the best book you have read lately? Leave it in the comments, I am always looking for my next great read!<\/p>\n

P.S. And a little reminder: there are\u00a0two great ways to reset with me this fall!<\/strong>\u00a0Join me in Montreal this week on\u00a0September 18<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a0Back to Routine, Back to You<\/a> <\/strong>\u2014 A Morning of Wellness, with yoga, sound healing and goals journaling at the gorgeous Welma Studio<\/strong>, in Westmount. Or give yourself a little more time away with\u00a0Reset & Thrive<\/a> at Canyon Ranch Lenox, October 15\u201318<\/strong>, an intimate retreat to rest, reconnect and fill your own cup. Whether you have a morning or a few days, I\u2019d love to share that time with you. You take care of so much. Let\u2019s make some room for you, too. And don\u2019t forget to pack a good fall book!<\/p>\n

All my love, Erica<\/p>\n

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