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Leaves crunching under your feet, the perfect chilly winds which are neither too cold nor too warm, the smell of freshly roasted coffee beans, your favorite winter coats, woods lighting up the fire place, and that calming silence in the air. The fall season is here! And we are all geared up to set your mood for it. Be it reading a book in your comfy blanket with sound of the rain in the background, watching TV shows or movies on your cushy couch, or even cooking some comfort food for you and your loved ones. We’ve got recommendations for all of it. (PS. It’s all tried and tested to give you maximum autumn feels.) So come one, come all as we have curated a list for the fans of anime, K-drama, romance, horror and much more for the setting fall season. Books (Because we know that paper is more patient than people:’)) 1. The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake Dark academia fans gather around, as this celebrated Tik-Tok book is here with the mystic magicians, a cult secret society, power and hunger for knowledge. Olivie Blake did a great job with the book and if you are looking to pick up dark academia, contemporary fantasy fiction, you know what to pick. It will lead you to the elite Alexandrian Society where only five of the extremely talented six magicians can go. The book is a part of duology and has several cliffhangers throughout the book. Pick this book up if you love mystery, dark academia and adult fantasy fiction. 2. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia If you are looking for some halloweeny feels, this is the book for you. Mexican Gothic is the creepy, unputdownable, feminist horror novel which sees the protagonist unveiling the claims of her cousin who indicates that her husband is trying to murder her. Basically, take Jane Eyre and but make it mysterious, intoxicating, gut-wrenching and eerie. This period drama and historical young adult fiction has abandoned mansions, challenges masculine authority, and is for anyone looking for creeps to be up late-night turning pages. 3. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Autumn and classics never go wrong, right? If your answer is no then this is the book that you need to pick up this fall to change your mind. Oscar Wilde did a phenomenal job with this one. It’s just perfect for anyone looking to start a classic for the first time or even for veterans who have read classics before. It follows our protagonist, Dorian Gray, who is an extremely handsome man and whose picturesque beauty does not fade with time, the author beautifully explores beauty and morality and the connection between them. This moral fantasy dream of a book touches crime, sensuality, evil, horror, suspense and many other emotional aspects and is sure to take away your breath this fall. 4. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Love a book that takes you away to a fantasy land with its vibes? You, my friend, need to read this book. The Night Circus is actually about a night circus (no points for that), which is magical and can travel all around the world. This is an adult fantasy novel demonstrates a loved-by-all night circus which appears without a warning, but that is just the top layer. Behind the scenes of this fantastic night circus with breath-taking views, is a competition. The fierce competition sees our two protagonists, who are also young magicians, competing against each other head-first. They have trained for this very purpose since their childhood. This is a good book for anyone looking for a quick trip to wonderland without having to put a lot of mind into it. Seriously, just pour yourself a cup of coffee and pick this book up – and in no time you will be there in the magical and mesmerizing night circus. 5. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides If you are someone who loves action and thrill, but also the autumn rains and your bed, The Silent Patient is just the book for you. It is an award-winning psychological thriller which is sure to leave you silent and amazed. The book shows our protagonist, a famous painter, living a perfect life with her husband until one day when her husband comes home, she shoots him multiple times. The story also sees a criminal psychotherapist who thinks he can make our protagonist, who did not utter a word since that incident, break her silence. If you are intrigued to know what happens next, you know what to do! 6. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Morally grey characters your thing? Well then, need I say anything else? Six Of Crows is the book for you. It is an action-packed criminal fantasy novel which has six main characters who go for heist to save a very important character. It is just the book you need to pick to give you the mystical vibes of the season. The hyped book is popular for all the right reasons – it has plot, it has characters who are morally grey, it has action, it has thrill and it has the heist adventure. Movies (To take your mind away from the chaos) 1. The Dead Poet’s Society This 1989 film is here to give you all fall vibes that you could ask for – rich boarding school, a secret club, an English teacher profoundly loved by his students but no much by other teachers, and it is even shot during the fall season. It hits you with a wave of nostalgia as it takes to your high school days when every teenager is ambitious and full of dreams but not always in the state to pursue them. Dead Poet’s Society has the legendary Robin Williams playing the best English teacher you could ever have as Mr. Keating. He, in a way, leads this bunch of students to a former club which was the dead poet’s society, and

Veganism actually became popular way back in the 1960s. People started realizing the cruelty that non-vegetarianism caused to the animals. As a result, people looked for more guilt-free options. With the wave of TikTok, veganism has resurfaced and has become a part of many people’s daily life. A vegan is a person who does not eat any meat nor consumes any by-product produced by an animal, such as milk, cheese, eggs, etc. People prefer to indulge in plant-based replacements of these products such as tofu, almond or soy milk, vegan butter, and much more. You can also see meat being replaced with vegan alternatives such as jackfruit, mushrooms, carrots, chickpeas, etc. As TikTok became the new worldwide sensation, veganism came back in the limelight. People started posting their own interpretation and ways of dishes. Cooking hacks became trends that everyone was testing and reviewing. With this came the wave of vegan dishes. Dishes that were healthy and tasty, dishes that any non-cook or a busy bee can make. So, without any further ado, here are 7 TikTok vegan dishes that took up the internet by a storm. 7 TikTok vegan dishes that took over the internet: DALGONA COFFEE Some say, they cannot start the day without a good cup of coffee. Introducing from the land of K-Pop- Dalgona Coffee. This coffee drink was trending all over TikTok in 2020. All one needs is some coffee powder, water, milk and sweetener. You whip up some ground coffee with the sweetener of your choice in a little bit of hot water, for about 10 minutes, till it becomes a nice paste like consistency, almost till its doubled. You can either use a milk frother or give your forearms and biceps a good exercise by whipping it by hand. All you need to do after is add some cold or hot milk. Some use full fat milk and sugar but you can add your preferred plant-based milk and some honey instead. Believe me, it does taste as good as it looks! OVERNIGHT OATS Well, if it were up to me, I’d have breakfast in bed every day. Who has the energy to wake up and make breakfast? Waking up is difficult as it is. On a serious note, what if I told you that you do not have to wake up and make breakfast in the in the morning but still eat a home-made, healthy breakfast every day? This might sound like it is too good to be true, but my friend, it is true. Presenting to you- overnight oats. Though oatmeal is supposed to be eaten warm, this dish is cool as a breeze, and easy too! All you have to do is take a container, add some oats and some plant-based milk of our choice with some honey. Mix it well and keep it in the fridge. Over the night, the oats are going to soak up all the milk and become soft and sweet- just like you. Before you eat in the morning, just top it up with seasonal fruits or nuts of your choice and enjoy a home-made, healthy breakfast. This is a perfect recipe for all the busy bees, especially if you are not a morning person. AVOCADO TOASTS This fancy, wholesome dish will surely entice you. All you need is a couple of slices of bread, avocadoes, olive oil, salt and pepper, onion and garlic powder, couple of drops of lemon juice and a few additional ingredients of your preference. Once you peel and pit your avocado, smash the avocado and add your seasonings. Toast your slices of bread on the pan or in your toaster. Spread your avocado mix on your toast with a few drops of lemon juice and olive oil and enjoy! And if you are fancy like me, you can customize it by using a French baguette or adding some cherry or heirloom tomatoes and few herbs and olives as toppings. Devour this dish as a nice Sunday brunch or a mid-day snack- the ball is in your court. SMOOTHIE BOWLS This post-workout dish is definitely the most wholesome and healthy move to get energized the right way. Take your blender, put fruits and veggies of your choice. Strawberries, bananas, mangoes, melons, you name it! You can also add some cashews, almonds or even avocados. Add some honey or maple syrup to make it sweet like you, add in your choice of plant-based milk and blend it all till it becomes a thick paste-like consistency. Top it up with some additional nuts for some crunch and gobble it all up without any guilt! And darling, don’t forget your protein powder! FETA PASTA Looking for a hassle-free, heavenly dish that takes you over a tour of Italy? I gotchu. This feta pasta dish is definitely a game-changer. Simply take a baking or pasta dish, add a block of vegan feta cheese along with some cherry tomatoes, basil, herbs, chili flakes, minced garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil. Bake it in the oven till the tomatoes are completely cooked and the cheese is melted. You’ll know when it’s done when your kitchen smells like an Italian restaurant. Take it out and add some cooked pasta of your choice. The melted feta and cooked tomatoes along with the seasonings will create a perfect sauce, lusciously coating the pasta. Voila! It is all ready to be devoured. CARROT BACON Yes, you heard it right. Bacon that is actually a carrot. I was as surprised as you probably are until I looked it up. If you are a recently-turned vegan and miss your sweet, crispy bacon, I got the perfect and healthy dish for you. Wash and peel a carrot. Cut it into thin, long strips with the help of a y-peeler. In a bowl, add some oil, tahini, maple syrup or honey, salt and pepper, paprika, soy sauce and herbs of your choice. Make sure to pre-heat your oven. As your oven pre-heats, add the carrot