Oh, autumn.

Everyone's favorite season.

Where there is autumn, these things are sure to follow closely behind: oversized sweaters, bonfires, warm drinks (hashtag Pumpkin Spice Lattes), colorful leaves, haunted housing, family, school break, and of course, cuddling with that special someone.

Riveting.

However, not all of us particularly enjoy these so-called "autumn luxuries." Some of us don't really care to fill our nostrils with the smell of burnt wood or spend $5 on an overrated pumpkin flavored beverage, and some of us don't have an attractive counterpart to "Netflix and chill" with when it's a bit nippy out. It's cool, though, because we've got the next best thing: books.

That's right, pals. As I scroll through my Twitter feed, Facebook timeline, and Tumblr dash, I can't help but notice that everyone seems to be forgetting what is, quite frankly, the best thing about good ol' fall: snuggling up in your bed with nothing but a good freaking book.

As most of my usual readers know (shoutout to you, mom), I am quite the avid reader. I have read an uncountable number of books in my almost twenty years of life, and while, sadly, I can't sit here and talk about every book that I've read, I can, however, sit here and talk about some of the books that I've read.

So, lovebugs, here are five books that are definitely worth reading this fall.

1. The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

"Dr. Armonson stitched up her wrist wounds. Within five minutes of the transfusion he declared her out of danger. Chucking her under the chin, he said, 'What are you doing here, honey? You're not even old enough to know how bad life gets.' And it was then Cecilia gave orally what was to be her only form of suicide note, and a useless one at that, because she was going to live: 'Obviously, Doctor,' she said, 'you've never been a thirteen-year-old girl.'"

So, this is literally my favorite book of all time. It follows a group of young boys, deeply fascinated with the Lisbon sisters and their untimely deaths, and I really can't say any more than that because I don't want to ruin it for you. It's a bit dark and distributing at times, and it will screw you up in the most wonderful way. You won't be able to sleep for a couple of weeks, but, I promise you, you'll love it.

2. The After series by Anna Todd

"It’s not so easy to walk away from someone when he has made his way into every cell, when he has taken over every thought, and he has been responsible for the best and worst feelings I’ve ever had. No one, not even the doubting part of me, can make me feel bad for loving passionately and hoping desperately that I could have that great love that I’ve read about in novels."

Oh yes. "After" is a series that is very near and dear to my heart. This story actually started as an alternate universe One Direction fan fiction on Wattpadd, and the author, Anna Todd, got so much recognition for it, that it is now a 3,000 page (and growing) published series with a Paramount Pictures film deal. Also, not trying to brag or anything, but Anna Todd follows me on Twitter and told me that she loved me. Casual. I definitely didn't cry or anything... Ahem. Anyway, "After" is the beautiful, dramatic, and somewhat frustrating story of Tessa Young and Hardin Scott (formally known as Harry Styles), and I cannot get enough of it. If you're into books with lots of blood pressure-raising drama, descriptive sex scenes, and copious amounts of profanity, this one is for you. Call me when you're sobbing and/or losing all sanity.

3. The Delirium series by Lauren Oliver

"'I told you,' he whispers back. I can feel his breath just tickling the space behind my ear, making my hair prick up on my neck. 'I like you.' 'You don't know me,' I say quickly. 'I want to, though.'"

Ugh. Relationship goals, am I right? This is the very quote that drew me to this series in the first place. (I have the Goodreads app and I'm a sucker for romance. Deal with it.) "Delirium" takes place in the not-so-near future, in a society where love has been deemed a curable disease. The idea of love itself makes Lena sick, and she wants nothing more than to be cured. That is until she meets Alex. *cue the googly eyes* This series is cute, action-packed, and well-written. I'm not quite finished with it, though, so if you do happen to take my advice and start reading it, don't spoil anything for me, pretty please!

4. The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

"Each affects the other, and the other affects the next, and the world is full of stories, but the stories are all one."

This was the first novel that I ever fell in love with. I was about twelve years old when my nana gave me this book, and I have been passionately connected to it ever since. You know that feeling when you read a book and it just makes everything inside of you feel whole? Well this story—Eddie's story—will give you that feeling. Prepare to have damp eyes, a heavy heart, and the urge to read it over and over again.

5.) Go Ask Alice by Anonymous

"It's a good thing most people bleed on the inside or this would be a gory, blood-smeared earth."

If you haven't heard of this book, chances are you've been living under a rock. This anonymous collection of journal entries follows the story of a young girl struggling with a heartbreaking and gruesome drug addiction. This book, like "The Virgin Suicides," will screw you up internally, but not as comfortably. It will make you feel sad and weird and scared, but I like those kinds of things. If you don't want your life to be changed—somewhat for the worse—I probably wouldn't read this one.

OK, that's it. Those were literally just five random books that I've read that I would highly recommend to you lovely readers. I think I'm going to make this a monthly thing because I read a lot of books, and I think that reading is beneficial in all of the ways of the universe.

Thanks so much for taking the time to check out this article. If you end up reading any of these or just want more book suggestions, don't hesitate to hit your girl up.

Happy reading, cupcakes. Stay rad, stay bad.