All year round, we find ourselves engulfed in page-turning epics, novels, memoirs and fantastic fiction alike. But there’s just something about fall and its roaring fires and comforting weather that makes an autumnal evening that much better with a good book. This fall is steeped in amazing new book releases, but we’re focusing on a spellbinding list of talented female authors and novelists. Check out 13 must-read new books, all written by women.

For historical fiction fans:

The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

Alice Wright got married and moved to America in search of a more fulfilling life. She finds herself bored in Depression-era Kentucky, but everything changes when she joins Eleanor Roosevelt’s traveling library. Alongside a few fellow women, with whom she finds comfort and friendship, Alice discovers a more meaningful life bringing others the gift of literature and a chance to read.

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

Cyril Conroy lived a rags-to-riches story that culminated in the purchase of a stunning 1920s mansion for his family. But following his death, Cyril’s new wife kicks his two children out of the house and back into a life of poverty. The Dutch House tells the story of two loyal siblings and the five-decade impact of one traumatic event.

Cilka’s Journey by Heather Morris

When Cilka is taken to Auschwitz in 1942, her beauty helps her survive the concentration camp. But by the time it’s liberated, she’s sent to prison accused of being a collaborator during the war. Treated horribly, it isn’t until she meets a young female doctor that she once more finds a reason to live.

A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier

When she lost both her fiancé and brother to World War I, Violet Speedwell became known as a “surplus woman.” Determined to become something else, she takes a job at England’s grandest cathedral embroidering kneelers and bringing comfort to worshipers.

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For readers who want to be inspired:

Where to Begin: A Small Book About Your Power to Create Big Change in Our Crazy World by Cleo Wade

Cleo Wade’s latest release is filled with the mantras and ideas that help her most when she’s feeling anxious and overwhelmed by everything going on around her. This small but powerful book is an insightful read for anyone who needs a pick-me-up throughout the fall.

When the World Didn’t End: Poems by Caroline Kaufman

Instagram sensation and poet Caroline Kaufman returns this fall with a poetry collection about embracing life in its most raw and imperfect form. With poems about forgiving your past, banishing self-criticism and moving on to a brighter future, When the World Didn’t End is both uplifting and empowering.

When You Ask Me Where I’m Going by Jasmin Kaur

Divided into six sections, this debut poetry collection covers subjects that are essential to the lives of women in our current world. In addition to her thoughts on our culture, Kaur brings the story of Kiran to life as she describes what it’s like to be a mother in the United States after fleeing a horrific life in Punjab.

After Kilimanjaro by Gayle Woodson

As she trained to be a surgeon, Sarah Whittaker found herself entirely burned-out and ready to change her life for the better. The result: a break-year in Africa. Traveling on her own after her fiancé bails, it’s not long before she finds herself in love with Tanzania, the community and the calling she finds there.

Make Your Moment by Dion Lim

From the beginning of her career at ABC News, Dion Lim knew that as an Asian-American woman in television news, she’d have to give her absolute all to climb to the top. Lim’s first book tells her story, lessons, teachings and how other women can find happiness in the workplace.

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For fans of romance:

Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren

Tate Butler’s first love, Sam, broke her heart at 18. Fourteen years later, and now a famous actress, Tate is on top of the world. But that all changes when she begins filming a new movie that Sam is somehow attached to. Will these two work through their past for a second shot at love?

No Judgements by Meg Cabot

When a storm in Florida cuts off the power and cell service, Bree Beckham suddenly finds herself doing everything in her power to save the pets on the island—even if that means working with local heartbreaker, Drew. Working throughout the outage, she’ll have to decipher her feelings for Drew when the darkness turns to light.

Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

Vivian Forest doesn’t have much experience traveling the world. But when her daughter is tasked with styling the royal family, Vivian tags along on her daughter’s work trip to England. But everything changes for Vivian when she meets the Queen’s private secretary Malcolm and the two embark on a spontaneous romance with an imminent expiration date.

Regretting You by Colleen Hoover

Morgan and her teen daughter Clara never had an easy relationship and when the one person they both rely on is involved in a heartbreaking accident, the two women are pushed even further apart. Through their individual traumas and dreams, the two will have to find a way back to each other or lose their bond forever.