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The Autumn Reading Edit ✦ No. 001
October Book of the Month
The Pumpkin Spice Café
A latte love, please! ☕
A charming small town, a cozy café, autumn vibes, and a romance worth curling up for. This month, we’re stepping into Dream Harbor with Laurie Gilmore’s cozy romance, perfect for anyone who wants their reading life to feel like a crisp fall afternoon.
By Laurie Gilmore
Meet This Month’s Book ↓The Plot, Please
What’s the story, babe?
Jeanie is ready for a fresh start, so she leaves her old life behind and takes over her aunt’s café in the charming town of Dream Harbor.
Her new beginning comes with a few surprises, including Logan, a local farmer who prefers keeping to himself. Jeanie’s bubbly personality and Logan’s grumpy attitude make for an intriguing match as the two begin to get closer.
Think small-town charm, coffee-shop moments, romantic tension, and a cozy autumn atmosphere. It’s a sweet-looking setup with grown-up romance at its center.
A Little Book Tea ☕
Get to Know the Book
A few details to know before adding this one to your fall TBR.
A Café at the Center
The story follows Jeanie as she takes over her aunt’s café, setting the scene for small-town life and new beginnings.
Meet Dream Harbor
Dream Harbor is the fictional small town where this romance takes place and where the wider series is set.
Grumpy Meets Sunshine
Jeanie’s bright personality contrasts with Logan’s more reserved nature, giving the story its grumpy-and-sunshine feel.
Part of a Series
The Pumpkin Spice Café is the first book in Laurie Gilmore’s Dream Harbor series.
Autumn Atmosphere
The café setting and fall-inspired title make it a natural choice for readers building an autumn reading list.
Romance at the Heart
The story centers on a new chapter in Jeanie’s life and the unexpected connection that develops with Logan.
Is It Your Kind of Book?
The Reading Vibe
Here’s what you can expect from this cozy romance.
Our Little Reading Challenge
Fall Reading Checklist
Make this month’s reading feel like a whole experience.
Your October reading goals ♡
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Let’s Talk About It
Book Club Discussion
Save these questions for when you’re ready to chat about the book!
What do you think would be the best part of starting over in a small town?
Which personality do you usually gravitate toward in a romance?
Would you rather read about a café, a bookstore, a little bakery, or a small-town festival?
What did you think of Jeanie and Logan’s dynamic? Share your thoughts after reading.
Who in your friend group would enjoy this book the most?
Before You Read
Who Is This Book For?
An adult romance ♡
The Pumpkin Spice Café is marketed as an adult contemporary romance. It includes romantic and sexual content, so it is generally better suited to adult readers than to children or younger teens.
Age note: There is no universal film-style age classification for books in the United States. Check the publisher’s description and a detailed content guide if you want to know more before reading.
The Reader Verdict
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Your Turn, Book Babe ♡
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