The woods are a perennial (heh) theme in fantasy, and I could go on and on about the Jungian undertones of quests into the primordial unknown, but I’ll spare you in favor of the internet’s favorite format: another list! Here are ten upcoming or recent books to get you in the mood for autumn walks, …

The Hazel Wood, by Melissa Albert, is like three books for the price of one. It’s a mystery, a fairy tale, and then it’s a meta-meditation. What’s wonderful about it is that if you like even one of these, it will convince you on the other two counts. It’s charismatic. Its sheer audacity will compel …

The next few months have some promising releases, and I’ve compiled the best of them all in one place. Cruel Prince – January 2: Holly Black never disappoints with her combination of adventure, romance, and true darkness. I anticipate being impressed once again by her take on Faerie, a realm she imbues with deadly tricks …