You smell that whiff of pumpkin spice in the air? That’s right: It’s nearly autumn, season of sweaters, scarves, and steaming mugs. To really embody the back-to-school vibes, sink into a delicious read. Below are 20 books to get you started.
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Kate Tuttle edits the Globe’s books section. Chris Vognar, a freelance culture writer, was the 2009 Nieman Arts and Culture Fellow at Harvard University.