8 Must-Reads for an Analogue Fall
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to embrace an analogue fall. That’s why Cabinscape and HarperCollins Canada have teamed up again to celebrate the simple pleasures of the season: cozy cabins, crackling campfires, winding forest trails, and, of course, unforgettable books
Whether you’re escaping to an off-grid retreat or simply looking to slow down and be more present, these eight new books are must-reads for unplugged evenings and quiet autumn mornings. So put your phone on silent, pour a warm drink, and read on to discover the books we think will help you reconnect with what matters most.
Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel
If you’ve been dreaming of switching off notifications, stacking firewood, and disappearing into an off-grid cabin this fall, Emily St. John Mandel’s new novel offers a brilliantly immersive escape.
Set in a fractured near future where the United States has collapsed and reality itself seems to splinter into doubles, parallel lives, and shadow worlds, Exit Party unfolds as both a mystery of a disappearing man and a meditation on surveillance, security, and human resilience in the face of a cataclysmic change. The author’s luminous prose carries readers from postwar Los Angeles to remote corners of the globe and beyond, creating a deeply atmospheric journey that rewards slow, uninterrupted reading.
If you’re craving a novel that invites you to unplug from the noise of everyday life and lose yourself in a richly imagined world, Exit Party deserves the top spot on your TBR this fall.
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Partita by Barbara Kingsolver
The new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Demon Copperhead is the kind of book that feels made for a quiet cabin, a chilly day by the water, and a weekend without screens.
Shifting between past and present with the elegance of a musical composition, Partita tells the story of a brief, passionate, life-changing love affair, wrapped up in what might be the greatest romance of all: our eternal human longing for art and beauty.
For those looking to feel seen and understood in the stories they consume, we recommend packing this book and a journal on your vacation, as you reflect on this unforgettable read.
The Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters
“My mother died pushing me into the world. . . . I don’t know if I saw her face or if she saw mine. Only that, by the first crack of thunder, she was gone.”
So begins the powerful new novel by critically acclaimed, award-winning author Amanda Peters.
The story follows Aliet as she grapples with family loss, inherited knowledge, and the pull of home after years spent running from her past. Rich with themes of healing, community, and connection to the land, The Birthing Tree invites readers to slow down and immerse themselves in a world where trees hold memory, traditional knowledge is passed from one generation to the next, and the natural landscape is inseparable from the journey toward understanding oneself.
It’s the perfect companion for a quiet cabin retreat, where the rustle of leaves and the stillness of the woods echo the novel’s powerful reflections on belonging, grief, and renewal.
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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Volume 1 & 2 by Beth Brower
Release Date: September 29, 2026
Nothing says “going analogue” quite like stepping back in time, and with her unselected journals, Emma M. Lion invites you to do just that.
Complete with hilarious encounters, mysteries to solve, and a feisty main character navigating society on her own terms, there’s a reason why readers can’t get enough of Beth Brower’s viral series.
We’ve said this before for other books, but we’ll say it again: when you’re booking your next vacation to one of Cabinscape’s cabins or tents, invite a few friends and make sure everyone has this book in hand. It’s the kind of book that will appeal to all types of readers and will certainly have you wanting to talk about it until the embers burn low on your campfire.
Taipei Story by R.F. Kuang
What if learning a language can’t bring you any closer to the people you’re trying to reach? What if you search for your family’s history, but your family doesn’t want to share? What if you wait too long to ask the right questions?
The new novel from the acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author of Katabasis and Yellowface asks all of these questions in a poignant search for understanding that is woven into every page.
So if you ever find yourself caught between two worlds, looking for a book that will find you right where you are, pour yourself a heartwarming cup of tea, take a deep breath of fresh autumn air, and curl up with Taipei Story.
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Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley
Some vacations don’t turn out the way we want them to. Maybe you forget to pack your favourite sweater, or you arrive later than you wanted to. Fortunately for you, with a fall retreat to a Cabinscape cabin and a new Miss Marple mystery in hand, we can guarantee that you will enjoy a relaxing vacation surrounded by nature and a story that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
50 years after Agatha Christie’s last Marple novel, Sleeping Murder, was published, Lucy Foley reimagines the most famous fictional female detective in Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Set in the Swiss Alps with a host of charismatic suspects, fans will be delighted by the trademark twists that stump even the best armchair detectives.
If this season has you solving puzzles and wondering what goes bump in the night, this is the book for you.
Big Bad Wolf by Laurie Gilmore
We’ve been spoiled with a new seasonal Dream Harbor romance each year, but this season Laurie Gilmore is inviting us to visit the town of Maple Hollow, where the romance is just as spicy, but the characters are less than human…
Equal parts cozy and atmospheric, Big Bad Wolf features a grumpy-sunshine pairing, forced proximity, and fated mates. But that’s not all! Releasing October 20th, is the second book in the series, Wild Wicked Mate, featuring a friends-to-lovers romance set in the same spooky small town.
Prepare yourselves to enter the woods in more ways than one and add these two paranormal romances to your bags the next time you venture off grid.
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Against Convenience by Gabe Bullard
Release Date: September 15, 2026
For anyone dreaming of trading wi-fi for forest trails and endless to-do lists for slow mornings on a dock, Against Convenience offers an invitation to rethink what makes a life feel full.
In this insightful and engaging exploration, journalist Gabe Bullard examines our culture’s obsession with convenience and asks whether all the shortcuts, subscriptions, and on-demand services are really making us happier. With warmth, curiosity, and sharp observation, he uncovers the hidden costs of always choosing the easiest option and makes a compelling case for embracing a more intentional, connected way of living.
Thought-provoking and surprisingly uplifting, this is a wonderful non-fiction option for your next cabin vacation.
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