Creating cozy corners in our homes provides spaces for mindfulness and connection during a divisive time. Fall offers the perfect opportunity to embrace slowness and comfort through simple, intentional changes to our living spaces.

• Getting back to community, nature, and seasonal living is central to the Novel and Nosh philosophy
• Creating small cozy nooks helps us pause and reconnect with ourselves amid busy lives
• Simple changes like soft blankets, warm lighting, and candles signal our bodies to slow down
• These spaces invite both solitary reflection and meaningful conversations with others
• The division in our world calls for more face-to-face connection rather than screen-mediated interaction
• Creating cozy spaces doesn't require expensive purchases—repurpose what you already have
• Layering textures (blankets, pillows, rugs) creates comfort without significant expense
• The invitation: create your own cozy fall nook this week and spend at least 10 minutes enjoying it

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Fall into five bewitching books perfect for the autumn season. Brew some tea, light a candle, and step into spellbinding worlds where witches whisper and autumn shadows linger.

• The Honey Witch - A heartwarming story about Marigold, cursed never to find true love, who is trained by her grandmother to become the next Honey Witch
• Wayward by Amelia Hart - Three women from 1619, 1942, and 2019 connected to a mysterious cottage deep in the woods
• Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher - A darker retelling of the Brothers Grimm's Goose Girl following Cordelia and her controlling, magical mother
• The Crimson Moth duology (Heartless Hunter and Rebel Witch) by Kristen Cicerelli - Fast-paced story about Rune who lives as a socialite by day and helps witches escape imprisonment by night
• A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - Scholar Diana Bishop discovers a lost manuscript in Oxford Library, drawing out supernatural creatures including the vampire Matthew Claremont

Try pairing these witchy reads with pumpkin spice latte bread! Make your favorite pumpkin bread recipe and top with a glaze of cream cheese, coffee, powdered sugar, and cinnamon for the perfect reading companion.

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Fall invites us to slow down and gather what truly matters this season, from cozy books and heartwarming meals to moments of reflection and simple home comforts. The ritual of gathering—whether people, stories, food, or peaceful moments—helps us transition from summer's busy energy to autumn's more introspective rhythm.

• Three book recommendations for fall: "The House in the Cerulean Sea" (found family story), "Legends and Lattes" (cozy fantasy about opening a coffee shop), and "A Discovery of Witches" (dark academia with romance)
• Easy fall recipes including a quick chicken and gnocchi dish with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach
• Simple roasted vegetables with warming herbs make perfect seasonal sides or grain bowl components
• Health practices for fall include mindful walking outdoors, drinking warming teas, and getting sunshine
• Creating cozy spaces at home without overconsumption by repurposing what you already have
• Gathering can be as simple as a soup night, movie evening, or quiet moment with tea and a book

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