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October 2017 recomendations (books, music, etc.)

10/9/2017

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October is my favorite month of the year (and I don't really like Halloween that much). There's just something so perfectly Autumnal in the air in the month of October. I love September and November too, but October just has magic around it. 


Here are some October recommendations to put you in a perfect Autumnal mood. I have some music, cartoon and book recommendations. 


Music: Last Shadow Puppets album The age of the understatement is the most perfect October music ever! It's got a spooky feel to it, it's deliciously dark and it's just so darn good! Give them a listen! You won't regret it (they are British, wink wink). It's actually Alex turner's second band (the frontman of Arctic Monkeys, which I ALSO recommend). 

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Cartoon/movie: I know what you are thinking - it's easy, just watch any Halloween movie. Well, that's not what I am recommending here. I like to watch something that has perfect autumn feel and ambience. And Over The Garden Wall (mini series from Cartoon Network) is as perfect as it gets. I cannot recommend it enough. 
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Also, I feel like Kiki's delivery service is perfect for a warm Autumn night. Who's better than the world's friendliest witch to keep you company in October? 
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And if you are in the mood for something creepier, but still adorable you can watch The Corpse Bride. 
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Also, October, and just Autumn in general puts me in the mood to watch Harry Potter films. I don't know if I will have time to do it though, but I definitely want to. 
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Now I have some activities recommendations. Obviously there's pumpkin patches, hay rides, pole picking, drinking hot chocolate and stuff. All of that is great and lovely, but here are a few if you are not into all of the nature stuff. 
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I feel like October is a perfect month to go antique-ing and looking for hidden treasures in small shops. 
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Tea parties. Not like in Alice in wonderland, although if you are into that - why not? You just need a rabbit and a crazy hat and you are all set! It doesn't even have to be a party - just get some nice and delicate looking teacups, buy some biscuits and have a nice cup of tea with yourself. It will put you into a perfect Autumn mood right away, you will see.
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And obviously, cozy up with a book! Here are just a few recommendations from me. 
  • The language of thorns  - short stories by Leigh Bardugo. Her bit creepy and delicious writing is a must read for this time of the year. Plus this book is filled with breathtaking illustrations. 
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  • Jane Eyre  - to me Jane Eyre speaks of Autumn weather and dark secrets. I haven't read this myself yet, but I definitely will pretty soon.
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Stalking Jack the Ripper - although I haven't enjoyed this as much as I hoped I would I will still recommend this as a perfect October read - especially if you are looking for something gory and bloody. 
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  • The night circus - slow delicious writing, breathtaking descriptions - this book has magic flowing through its pages. Definitely a perfect book to curl up with a cup of tea. 
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