About Books & Literature: Good Books to Read in the Fall

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Fall officially begins this weekend, and with it comes hot cider, pumpkin carving, and the looming threat of snow. We'd all better stay inside with a book, just in case. Good Books to Read in the Fall These books cover several genres, but all of them lend themselves well to this season of change. When it's time to light that first woodstove fire of the year (or, if you live way down in the Deep South as I do, turn the air conditioner off), consider curling up with one of these. See More About:  book recommendations  the big burn  our story begins Kids' Books About Libraries Did you know that September is Library Sign-Up Month? If you don't have a library card, why not go get one today? While you're there, bring home one of these picture books about libraries to bring home to your kids -- or better yet, take them along! See More About:  children's books about libraries and librarians  libraries  Review: 'Redshirts' by John Scalzi Says our Guide to Contemporary Literature: Ok, here's a riddle for you: Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and Doctor McCoy beam down to the planet Tatooine (shut up, it's my riddle) with the red-shirted Ensign Johnson that none of us has ever seen before. Who gets their face vaporized by the planetary bad guys? We all know the answer to that one, right? Well, what if the redshirts banded together and decided to fight back? How to Improve Your Reading Speed Okay, confession time: my New Year's Resolution was to read 100 books this year. I just finished number 42. It's September. It's time to step up my game, folks. I'll be using this list here to improve my speed, but we'll see if I can catch up! See More About:  how to  reference  study Books & Literature Ads Kids Books Books for Children Children 'S Books Story Books for Kids Books Featured Articles Video: Shakespeare's Tragedies Video: Shakespeare's Comedies H.L Mencken and the American Language It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Superman! (The Musical!) Quotes on Wisdom What is Your Favorite Novel?   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Poems by George Gordon, Lord Byron When We Two Parted (1808) I Saw Thee Weep (1815) Farewell to the Muse (1832) Advertisement