To most of us Fall is the perfect time of year to snuggle up next to the fire (or heater for us dorm dwellers) with a blanket around our shoulders and a cup of coffee, pumpkin spice, apple cider or hot chocolate; this is the time of year that most of us live for. There's something about that fresh crisp air on your cheeks and the crunch of leaves beneath your boots.

This is the prime time to catch back up on your reading. I have some personal favorites that I like to pull out during Autumn and I decided to ask some close friends their favorites.

1. To All The Boys I've Loved Before – Jenny Han

Kaylee Holbrook, a sophomore at Stetson University in Florida, is an avid reader and currently studying Political Science. She says that she loves cuddling up next to this book because "The book is such a cute little love story about a girl who is going through some stuff as she finds her high school love."

2. Slaughterhouse 5 – Kurt Vonnegut

This novel was recommended by Sarah Chism. Sarah graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelors in History. Although Sarah is a History teacher at Milton High School in Florida, she is currently enrolled in American Public University to complete her Masters in Humanities. I asked her to put in her own words why she enjoys Slaughterhouse 5, and she says " My thought on the book is that it was beautifully written and it communicates human emotion through a unique science-fiction-y plot line. It also takes place in WWII, which interests me. I even have a tattoo of an illustration from the book."

3. Made to Crave – Lysa TerKeurst

Michelle Stephenson is a graduate of Auburn University, a Veterinarian, mother, and devoted Christian. She says she recommends Made to Crave because " I like how it explains why females, especially females, crave things that are not good for them, like comfort food and sweets, and how it's because we are made to crave God and are made to be drawn to our maker. We don't always realize that is why we "crave" and why we spend countless hours trying to plug that God-sized hole." Then Michelle later says " I love God a lot, but apparently I still love food a lot too."

4. Dreamland – Sarah Dressen

Hope Bryan, a freshman at Pensacola State College, is currently studying Biology. She says " Dreamland is honestly a short read. But it's something that will stick with you. This book has all of the torture of an abusive relationship, and the heart of a concerned family left in the dark. It can definitely open up your eyes to what is going on in the mind of someone who just can't seem to get away. Throw in a little family drama and heart break and you'll probably cry for days. It's a good read that everyone should read no matter your gender or age. "

6. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close – Johnathan Safran Foer

Hannah Edwards, a sophomore at Troy University, is studying English. She's an aspiring corporate public relations advisor. Hannah in her own words says "Set in the early 2000’s in the wake of 9/11, my favorite novel follows the life of a young boy who lost his father in the World Trade Center. I fell in love with this book so deeply because of the movement within the story, because of this young child chasing after the love his father gave him, and asking the same question a lot of us ask: why do the people we love have to die? I read a lot and this book is far and above my most prized possession because of how much this book means and how deep the context of the story goes. It’s a must read for sure. And in my honest opinion, a must reread because you will definitely miss something (as with all great literature). "

As I asked two more people to state what their favorite books to read during the fall season, and they both responded with the same book. So instead of asking another person, I decided to combine their responses.

8. The Perks of Being a Wallflower – Stephen Chbosky

Elizabeth Stone, a Junior at The University of South Florida, is currently double majoring in mass communication and public health. When asked for her response to the book she says, "I thought for a while about it and I really didn't want it to be something so angsty and typical, but it is. Perks holds a special place in my heart, because as someone who has struggled with my mental health for quite some time, the first time I read the book it kind of made me feel like there wasn't as much of a stigma attached to what I was feeling. Then when the movie came out, so many people were watching it and talking about how they related to it so deeply, it really gave a good place to start a conversation about mental health and other stigmatized and uncomfortable topics."

Tristy Holmes, a Junior at University of West Florida, is currently majoring in Social Work. Tristy says that Perks of Being a Wallflower is her favorite book. She states that " As a future Social Worker, I feel that this is a good book to bring home. This novel helps you connect with yourself. Something about this makes you feel that it's okay to not be okay. I've watched the movie numerous times, and it's very likely that it will remain to be my favorite for a very long time. People should pick up this book, not only because it's easy to relate to, but because something about this book touches your heart."

9. 1984 – George Orwell

This is my personal favorite, I'm a Sophomore at Troy University, currently studying Biomedical Science. Choosing a book to recommend for this article was extremely difficult. I began to look through my stacks of novels as I came across this old favorite. I enjoy 1984 specifically because of the dystopian lives that the characters are forced to live in. I enjoy learning about the ways that these people were forced to live. This novel holds many great life lessons and I fully recommend this book due to the curiosity that overcomes you while reading the novel.