"Ellis has a plan: spend her senior fall prepping her application for Columbia, get into their journalism program, and set the foundation for a respectable career. So when her parents announce that not only are they separating, but Ellis has to move with her mom from New York City to Bramble Falls, Connecticut, to live with her aunt and cousin, it couldn't come at a worse time. From past summers spent in Connecticut, Ellis knows Bramble Falls is idyllic and charming. But it also seems to be full of distractions. There's local barista Cooper Barnett, Ellis's one-time best friend and first kiss who now wants nothing to do with Ellis. And then there's the Falling Leaves Festival, a local autumnal celebration run by Ellis's aunt where people from all over come to see Bramble Falls's beautiful foliage. The house is stuffed with decorations, and every conversation seems to center around the festival. Dragged to every oh-so-charming event from apple picking to pumpkin carving, Ellis can't stop bumping into Cooper--or falling for the quaint town and its quirky residents. As her return to Manhattan gets repeatedly delayed, Ellis finds herself caught between two very different places--and the futures they represent"--
Book Synopsis
A New York Times bestseller!Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Han in this "delightfully autumnal small-town romance" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about a city girl stuck in a quaint small town who must confront her future and her old flame while the town prepares for an annual fall festival. Ellis has a plan: spend her senior fall prepping her application for Columbia, get into their journalism program, and set the foundation for a respectable career. So when her parents announce that not only are they separating, but Ellis has to move with her mom from New York City to Bramble Falls, Connecticut, to live with her aunt and cousin, it couldn't come at a worse time. From past summers spent in Connecticut, Ellis knows Bramble Falls is idyllic and charming. But it also seems to be full of distractions. There's local barista Cooper Barnett, Ellis's one-time best friend and first kiss who now wants nothing to do with her. And then there's the Falling Leaves Festival, a local autumnal celebration run by Ellis's aunt where people from all over come to see Bramble Falls's beautiful foliage. The house is stuffed with decorations, and every conversation seems to center around the festival. Dragged to every oh-so-charming event from apple picking to pumpkin carving, Ellis can't stop bumping into Cooper...or falling for the quaint town and its quirky residents. As her return to Manhattan gets repeatedly delayed, Ellis finds herself caught between two very different places--and the futures they represent.
Review Quotes
"A maple syrup-sweet romance perfect for anyone who starts up their annual Gilmore Girls rewatch at the first sign of fall."---- Samantha Markum, USA Today bestselling author of Love, Off the Record
"Warm, sweet, and brimming with heart, FALLING LIKE LEAVES is the perfect friends-to-lovers story to curl up with on a chilly Fall day. You'll be kicking your feet for Ellis and Cooper to the end!"--Eva Des Lauriers, author of
FALLING LIKE LEAVES is all swoon and fall vibes and I couldn't put it down!--Lynn Painter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies and Nothing Like the Movies
"This book is everything we love about small towns and fall weather--cozy, charming and romantic. The dialogue is witty and the characters jump off the page. Definitely add this one to your reading list."--Kasie West, author of Better Than Revenge
True to its title, FALLING LIKE LEAVES is autumn distilled into a sweet second-chance love story, one harvest spice latte at a time. Curl up with a warm mug and a delicious cookie and root for Ellis and Cooper as they find their way back to each other amid apple picking, corn mazes, and the Pumpkin Prom----Sarah Henning, author of THROW LIKE A GIRL and IT'S ALL IN HOW YOU FALL "1/13/25"
About the Author
Misty Wilson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Bramble Falls series and Play Like a Girl, her award-winning debut middle grade graphic memoir. Misty is a teacher, registered nurse, and a voracious reader. She loves binge-watching television series and adores rom-coms. She lives in Northeast Ohio with her husband and their two daughters.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-17 Years
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Romance
Series Title: Bramble Falls
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Theme: Contemporary
Format: Hardcover
Author: Misty Wilson
Language: English
Street Date: September 2, 2025
TCIN: 1001851777
UPC: 9781665975209
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-7475
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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I got this for my 1st time to start reading 📚 fall books. I have enjoyed it so much that I have read it 3x. There is something that she does in the book that I was like NO why are you doing that to him. I did get mad at the father in the book for what he did to the family. But I won't say anyone but you have to read it. I did love Jake and he's best friend those too are funny. plus I enjoyed reading about her cousin too.
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17 December, 2025Verified purchase
cute and cozy
Cute and cozy read for fall
MESA
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A very sweet story, made me tear up at points 🥲. Not super sophisticated writing though, so don't expect anything too intense/deep. But would highly rate as a sweet, and cozy read 💖
Maryanne
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5 out of 5 stars
10 October, 2025Verified purchase
Perfect Book for Fall
This books was such a wonderful autumn read. I was captivated from the beginning. Just the book to get you into the fall spirit!
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Perfect Autumn Read
This was such a nice read. I loved it. Makes you want to get cozy and read the whole book in one sitting <3