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Staff Writer Layla Norris recommends some books to kick off the fall season.

Five books to ramp up your fall aesthetic this year

By Layla Norris | 3295 minutes ago

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been yearning for the fall season — big sweaters, pumpkin spice, cozy nights in and it finally being acceptable to watch Halloween movies. Thankfully, it’s almost upon us.Even after you’ve rewatched “Gilmore Girls" and all the “Harry Potter” movies, it’s still important to consume as much fall media as you possibly can (it’s vital to your health). The best way to pass the time on a fall night and succumb to the academia aesthetic is reading.Here are five books to read with a fall vibe that will immerse you in the season.

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