We’re excited to introduce the new book selections for The Silver Petticoat Book Club’s Fall 2023 season!
The Silver Petticoat Book Club Fall 2023 Picks
We’ve got a fantastic mix of genres perfect for the fall and Halloween season, including historical fiction, fantasy, YA, romance, classics, and Romanticism. Before we dive into our book picks, we have a quick update on our club discussions. If you’re new to our club, we’ve got all the details you need to decide if you want to join us!
Every season, Amber and Autumn, the twin sisters behind The Silver Petticoat Review and The Silver Petticoat Book Club, select six book recommendations. Our club focuses on books that include love stories or elements of Romanticism like fantasy, fairy tales, gothic, and historical fiction. Amber and Autumn aim to pick books that spark a love of reading, whether it’s a fun, sensational read or a deep literary novel exploring human themes.
We ensure all our book selections fall on the lower end of the steaminess scale and avoid excessive gore, profanity, or explicit content. Some books might contain brief graphic elements or mild language, but these are not pervasive, and we provide content warnings.
Check out The Silver Petticoat Book Club page for more information!
Announcing New Book Selections
We usually announce our new book selections at the beginning of each season, but they can be revealed anytime during the season. You generally have a few months to choose and read the books before our discussions start. Feel free to add these books to your TBR pile anytime. You can also view all our previous picks on our official page, The Silver Petticoat Book Shop, or Goodreads.
Online Discussions and Social Media
Amber and Autumn lead discussions on Facebook and Goodreads, allowing plenty of time for members to read and share their thoughts on the books. Join the conversation by sharing what you liked and your overall impressions. Follow the hashtag TheSilverPetticoatBookClub and invite friends and family to join!
A Quick Update
Moving forward, book club discussions will be exclusively on our Facebook Group or Goodreads forums, and not on Instagram. We’ll still make announcements on Instagram and share related posts, but feel the discussion is best suited for the other platforms. We look forward to seeing you there!
Fall 2023 Book Selections
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Genres: Classics, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Friendship, Romance
Published: January 1, 1958
This timeless children’s classic, perfect for the Halloween season, tells the story of a young girl accused of being a witch in colonial Connecticut. It’s suitable for all ages and delivers a memorable message of friendship, family, and love. Content Note: Appropriate for everyone with thematic elements, prejudice, and mild suspense.
The Cuban Heiress by Chanel Cleeton
Genres: Women’s Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Published: April 11, 2023
Inspired by the true story of the SS Morro Castle, this suspenseful novel follows New York heiress Catherine Dohan and Elena Palacio on a 1934 cruise, where their pasts collide. Content Note: PG-13 for suspense and mild violence, steam level 2.
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Genres: Historical Fantasy, Fairy Tales, Mythology, Romance, Magical Realism
Published: July 23, 2019
Set in the 1920s Jazz Age, this standalone novel weaves a dark fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore, featuring a young woman’s quest with the Mayan god of death. Content Note: PG-13 for brief strong language and animal sacrifices, steam level 1.
Sorcery & Cecelia: or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer
Genres: Historical Fantasy, Young Adult, Regency Romance, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Classics
Published: April 15, 1988
This standalone novel, the first in a series, is perfect for fans of Jane Austen and magical Regency romance, filled with wit, humor, and mystery. Content Note: Mild violence, steam level 1.
This Rough Magic by Mary Stewart
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Gothic, Classics
Published: January 1, 1964
Set on the island of Corfu, this romantic suspense novel features mystery, a Shakespeare reference, and a captivating plot. Content Note: PG-like read with some swearing, violence, and suspense, steam level 1.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Bildungsroman, Children’s/Young Adult, WWII
Published: March 1, 2005
This stunning novel, narrated by Death, tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl in Nazi Germany who finds solace in stealing books and sharing them during bombing raids. Content Note: PG-13 for war scenes and thematic elements, with a sweet young romance.
Who’s reading with us this fall? What books are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!
