Chocolate & Books: The Alter Eco Fall Reading List

Fall is for slowing down. The days get shorter, the air a little crisper, and nothing feels better than curling up with a cozy blanket, a new book, and a square (or three) of really good chocolate. That’s why we created the Alter Eco Fall Reading List—a pairing of eight favorite chocolate bars with page-turning books that make September feel extra sweet.

Whether you’re looking for comfort reads, bold nonfiction, or late-summer beach vibes, this fall reading list with chocolate pairings has something for every mood.

1. Raspberry Crème Truffle Thins × Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

A love story that’s sharp, sweet, and a little chaotic—much like our raspberry-studded dark chocolate. Mellors’ novel dives into love, art, and the messiness of being human, leaving a lingering impression just like this bar.

2. Sea Salt × The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

Elemental and timeless. Hemingway’s classic about grit and the ocean is the perfect match for our bold dark chocolate touched with sea salt—simple, profound, and best savored slowly.

3. Brown Butter × Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Warm, clever, and a little rebellious. Garmus’ heroine challenges the rules while our Brown Butter Bar flips the script on chocolate. Together, they create comfort with a spark of wit.

4. Mint Crème Truffle Thins × Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Cool, nostalgic, and endlessly creative. Zevin’s tale of friendship and gaming pairs effortlessly with the refreshing lift of mint and chocolate. It’s a pairing that feels both new and familiar.

5. Super Blackout 90% × Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

Not for the faint of heart. Harari’s sweeping history of humankind is dense, bold, and mind-expanding—just like our darkest bar. Take it one bite, one chapter at a time.

6. Salted Caramel Truffle Thins × Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

Sweet, salty, and a little bittersweet—this pairing captures the mood of Rooney’s introspective novel. You’ll be left reflective, maybe even craving more.

7. Coconut Toffee × Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Golden, crackling, and addictive. Reid’s coastal family saga is as binge-worthy as the crunch of coconut toffee in smooth dark chocolate—the taste of a late-summer night.

8. Almond Blackout × Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

Layered, complex, and deeply satisfying. Just like Pachinko’s multigenerational storytelling, our almond dark salt bar leaves an unforgettable impression with every bite.

Ready to Build Your Own Fall Reading List?

Whether you’re diving into a classic, escaping into a beach read, or exploring bold nonfiction, there’s an Alter Eco bar to match your book. Stock up on your favorite organic fair trade chocolate bars and let us know your ultimate chocolate + book pairing in the comments below.