Coffee With Keri Fall Bucket List (+ 10 Fall Book Recs)

This Sunday is the first day of fall (officially), and even though it’s still in the 80s here, I can definitely sense fall around the corner. The mornings are a brisk 60 degrees and my tan is slowly fading.

I’m your basic girl when it comes to fall. I love it. We had a wonderful summer and I’m sad to see it go, but making lists of all the fun things I hope to do this season excites me to see what’s around the corner.

My goal for this fall is to really embrace this season and stay flexible and open-minded. It is naturally a crazy busy time of year for our family, which is a stark contrast to the breezy days of summer. I love routine but hope to insert fun, play, traditions and experiences into our everyday lives. Here are a few things I’d love to do this fall.

1. Visit Terrain.

2. Bake a pie.

3. Spend a Sunday afternoon watching football and enjoying cozy food.

4. Make all the soups.

5. Have a baking day with Vienna (preferably something pumpkin).

6. Go for a nature walk with Vienna.

7. Give out candy - and dress up - for Halloween.

8. Host a movie night (bonus points if it’s outdoors).

9. Decorate our porch.

10. Continue reading the Harry Potter series.

11. Buy a matching mother/daughter fall outfit.

12. Read outside.

13. Visit an orchard and enjoy all the fun fall activities.

14. Have fun with fashion and maybe buy a new go-to fall outfit.

BONUS! Are you looking for book recs that are perfect for fall? Here are a few of my favorites, along with a few of my most-anticipated books that come out this season.

1. The Housemaid — Freida McFadden

2. The Silent Patient — Alex Michaelides

3. None of This is True - Lisa Jewell

4. Symphony of Secrets — Brendan Slocumb

5. Such a Bad Influence — Olivia Muenter

6. The Guest List — Lucy Foley

7. The Plan — Kendra Adachi

8. Funny Story — Emily Henry

9. Nancy Drew series (classics)

10. The Third Gilmore Girl — Kelly Bishop