The 47Magazine Fall Playlist

Written by Celeste Nieves

Photography by Sophia Keefe

Creative Directed by Lucy Anderson

Styled by Sophia Querrazzi

PA: Thea Wiener

Talent: @shes.so.dope @sophiamq_14 @gracetustin @millenlane on Instagram

This twelve-song playlist was created to give all the fall vibes from eerie, witchy, romance,

heartbreak, and upbeat dance songs. The playlist is only 46 minutes long but provokes a wide

variety of emotions. Hope everyone enjoys it!

#1 Witchcraft by Graveyard Club

The song Witchcraft is an upbeat love song with a very nostalgic sound. The chorus of the song is “Darling your love’s like witchcraft”, the song describing the pain before seeing the lover's face and the aftermath of intense love. If you are looking for that burst of nostalgia that is reminiscent of 80s music this is the song for you!

#2 Witches by Alice Phoebe Lou

The song Witches is another very upbeat song that is great for dancing. It also gives a slight

nostalgic vibe that will leave you listening to it on repeat. The chorus of the song is “I’m one of

those witches babe”, it is also a romance song but it has lyrics like “just don’t try to save me

cause I don’t wanna be saved”. It is a great song and Alice Phoebe Lou is an independent artist which is also a plus!

#3 Lovesong by The Cure

Lovesong is in my opinion THE fall song honestly The Cure in general. A classic gothic love

song still upbeat and worthy of your best gothic dance moves. I have no other words to describe this song but perfection and a must for the fall season!

#4 The Perfect Girl by Mareux

The song The Perfect Girl is yet another upbeat love song but with an eerie edge. With lyrics like “You’re such a strange girl I want to be with you”. This song has a unique sound and let's be real if you like pretending to be in an edit. I don't do this is THE song.

#5 Linger by The Cranberries

Okay, put on your seatbelt because we are officially getting into our feels. The song Linger is

nothing short of heartbreak. As much as fall is a relationship season it is also a breakup season so this one's for you guys. This song perfectly invokes the emotions of a fresh breakup, “You know I’m such a fool for you. You got me wrapped around your finger? Do you have to let it linger?” The lyrics are so filled with emotions that either you are perfectly happy or actively experiencing these emotions it will hit.

#6 Paper Bag by Fiona Apple

Yet another in your feelings song but add some anger into that heartbreak. Paper Bag is such a raw depiction of love with lyrics like “hunger hurts but starving works when it costs too much to love” and “I know I’m a mess he doesn’t wanna clean up”. Like most of Fiona Apple’s music this is a must listen if you want pure raw emotion.

#7 Season Of The Witch by Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey’s version of Season Of The Witch gives all of the witchy, spooky, fall vibes that

are a must, especially around October. Lana Del Rey recorded this song as part of a scary movie soundtrack so it is most definitely fitting for the season and queen Lana can never do wrong.

#8 Wicked Game by Chris Isaak

Yet another song that is perfect in my eyes, Wicked Games gives all the mysterious cool girl

vibes imaginable. It is a love/loss song with a semi-eerie vibe. The beat of the song is

gorgeous with lyrics like “I’d never dreamed that I’d meet somebody like you. No, I’d never

dreamed that I’d lose somebody like you.” This song will always be on my playlist no matter the season, listen!

#9 Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want by The Dream Academy

All I have to say about this song is Ferris Bueller’s Day Off museum scene.

#10 Lost in Translation by Lili Joy

Lost in Translation is a gorgeous song with an eerie siren-sounding beginning. It is a love/loss

song that explains the title perfectly. The song even has lines in French that add to the

sound. I love every song on this playlist but this song quickly became a favorite!

#11 Sea, Swallow Me by Cocteau Twins, Harold Budd

Sea, Swallow Me has such a powerful beat that falls under the category of dream pop/ shoegaze. This song sounds magical and even haunting perfect for the spookiness of the season. You can never go wrong with the Cocteau Twins.

#12 Fade Into You by Mazzy Star

Last but certainly not least Fade Into You, is a BEAUTIFUL song. I had to end the

playlist off with this masterpiece, another love/loss song that wraps up this playlist in the best way. Fade Into You will have you swaying to the beat and staring out into space and to me it just sounds like fall.

Written by Celeste Nieves

Photography by Sophia Keefe

Creative Directed by Lucy Anderson

Styled by Sophia Querrazzi

PA: Thea Wiener

Talent: @shes.so.dope @sophiamq_14 @gracetustin @millenlane on Instagram

The Best Bookshops to Visit During Fall in NYC

The leaves have started turning, the weather is crisp, and the themed drinks are out in full force. Autumn has finally arrived and with it comes a whole bundle of blankets and coziness. When it comes to this time of year, one of my favorite things to do in the city is visit bookshops to do some light reading, maybe a bit of work, and just have a nice cup of hot cocoa. If you’re anything like me, that means you’re probably looking for the next place to hunker down and do exactly that. Well, lucky for you because I’ve made a list (in no particular order) of some of my favorite bookstores with cafes in New York City to visit when the weather gets just right.

McNally Jackson Books

4 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038

Spanning two floors, McNally Jackson Books is an independent bookstore that has stories on every topic imaginable. From old relics to new finds, from used copies to ones that have just hit the shelves, McNally’s has an array for you to choose from. This gorgeous location is cozy, historical, and connected to a small cafe that will help you get into the fall spirit.

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

126 Crosby St, New York, NY 10012

I think that my favorite thing about Housing Works is that it is completely non-profit. All of the staff members are volunteers, all of the books are donated, and 100% of their profits go to fund Housing Works’ incredibly important lifesaving services. On top of that, it truly is a gorgeous place to go sit and get some work done, especially with the fairy lights strung up inside.

Book Club Bar

197 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009

A quaint bookshop, the Book Club Bar is an amazing place to head to if you want something a tad more fancy to enjoy whilst reading. There’s coffee, wine, snacks, and other cocktails to choose from (and, sometimes, they have special drinks on the menu that are inspired by books). If you’re looking for a snug atmosphere to do work in, this place checks all the boxes!

Shakespeare and Co.

939 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065

One thing that I find super neat about Shakespeare and Co. is that they print some of the books that are sold there. Yes, you heard that right! How cool is that? It’s also such a lovely environment to do work in, especially since the cafe and bookstore areas are slightly separated. If you’re anything like me, that makes it a lot easier to not get distracted by the various books that are begging for a new home.

Yu and Me Books

115 Delancey St. Stall #11, New York, NY, 10002 (temporary location)

Yu and Me Books is a small, independent bookshop that is owned by Lucy Yu and has a staff of about 10 people. In my opinion, it’s such an important store to showcase on this list, especially since it shines a spotlight on immigrant stories that don’t always see the light of day. Sadly, this past summer, there was a fire in the unit above them that caused significant damage to both the store and the inventory. But, fear not! With the help of the community, they are slowly rebuilding and currently have a temporary location you can visit (which is listed above)! If you would like to help Yu and Me Books continue to recover, I’ve included their GoFundMe below as well as the link to their online bookshop:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/yu-me-books-recovery-fund

https://bookshop.org/shop/yuandmebooks

Bluestockings Cooperative

116 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002

Originally started as a feminist bookstore, Bluestockings Cooperative is a worker-owned location that actively supports the challenging of systemic oppression, unjust hierarchies, and the silencing of various communities. Plus, for those experiencing hard times, Bluestockings has a Free Store that provides food, drinks, clothing, toiletries, first aid, and other necessities to those in need. With a lot of the staff being openly queer and from various backgrounds, the space is incredibly welcoming and such a great area to spend an afternoon in.

The Strand Bookstore

828 Broadway at 12th Street, New York, NY 10003

A New York staple, The Strand Bookstore is one of the most iconic independent bookshops in the city. From new novels to rare ones, I can almost assure you that, whatever you are looking for, it will be at The Strand. And, over this past summer, they added a Brooklyn Roasting Co. in-shop coffeehouse! The place to go to during fall if you’re trying to simultaneously check off seeing some iconic New York locations.

Barnes and Noble (Union Square)

33 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003

If you don’t know what Barnes and Noble is, I will admit, I’d be a bit concerned. Barnes and Noble is one of the most well-known booksellers in the United States and it just so happens that, here in New York City, we are home to the largest Barnes and Noble in the US! A whopping four stories tall, this ginormous bookstore is heaven for anyone who wants to get lost in mazes of stories. I’ll be honest, I tend to frequent here quite a bit to do homework. I love to sit in the bay windows in the cafe and look out over Union Square, sometimes eyeing stands at the flea market that I’m going to hit later that day (main character energy, y’know?). It’s a spot to visit if you want to get a nice view of the leaves changing color as autumn makes itself known.

Written by Ashley Lavalle