Best New Release Books November 2026

The Last Leaf

by Willie Nelson

Murmuration

by TJ Klune

America Obscura

by Atlas Obscura

Birth of the Witch

by Nora Roberts

Defy the Dusk

by Danielle Jensen

Destiny Rising

by Heather Graham

O Now!

by Niall Williams

What do you do when your best friend leaves you with a question no one can answer? In the small Irish town of Faha, Bat loses his beloved friend Ganga the very night he asks why God made the world, and the whole town gathers to honor the man they cherished. Niall Williams, bestselling author of This Is Happiness, returns to Faha with a tender tale of love, loss and life's biggest questions.

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Whale Harbor

by Mary Beth Keane

One father's choice scatters 11 grieving brothers across the world. In 1960s Ireland, Mac leaves for a Montana cattle ranch, promising to send for his younger brother Rian, until a phone call reveals Rian has vanished, a loss that will haunt the family for decades. From the New York Times bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes comes a sweeping family saga across Ireland, England and America.

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The Wolves of War

by John Gwynne

The Clans have fallen to northern invaders, and one father will do anything to protect his family. Ivan cares nothing for wars or kings, only for keeping his loved ones safe, especially his daughter Halia, as a storm of ancient magic and conflict closes in. New York Times bestselling author John Gwynne delivers a blockbuster epic fantasy inspired by Slavic mythology.

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Monsters of Ohio

by John Scalzi

Welcome to Richland, Ohio, where the biggest employer is shutting down and things are about to get very weird. Mike Boyd came home planning to leave fast, but he, his old friend Dave and newcomer Andi get swept into local trouble, private equity schemes and something strange involving a prize cow. From the bestselling author of Starter Villain comes small-town sci-fi horror packed with laughs.

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A Year of Making

by Brooke Styles

Bring modern cottage charm home, one season at a time. Queensland DIYer Brooke Styles shares 40 seasonal projects inspired by Beatrix Potter, from a beaded beach bag to her much-loved café dining nook and even a greenhouse, with options for beginners and experienced makers alike. Her debut book makes crafting feel fun, doable and totally rewarding.

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Formula 101

by Matt Elisofon & Brian Muller,

Hooked on Drive to Survive or just getting into F1? The hosts of "Red Flags," America's #1 F1 podcast, break down everything from tire strategy and race weekends to team rivalries, off-track drama and cheeky driver ratings. Packed with illustrations and humor, it's the F1 education every fan deserves.

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Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?

by Judi Dench with Brendan O'Hea

Dame Judi Dench tells all, and it's as funny as it is moving. In conversation with her friend Brendan O'Hea, the Oscar, Tony and Olivier winner looks back on everything from losing the part of Mary in her school Nativity play to Broadway, Hollywood and playing James Bond's M, plus the self-doubt that followed her all the way. It's an intimate look at a legendary life on stage and screen.

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Come Here and Cook

by Jordan Howlett

Come here, and pull up a chair. Social media's "man in the mirror," Jordan Howlett, shares how food shaped his life, from baking with his grandmother to fueling his college baseball dreams to the viral videos that made him president of the Fast Food Secrets Club. Part memoir, part cookbook, it's full of heart, humor and recipes you'll keep coming back to.

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Guilty Pleasure

by Patricia Nilsson

Porn isn't just on the internet; it shaped the internet. Reporter Patricia Nilsson follows the money, data and surveillance behind a hidden global industry and shows how its logic now drives our attention economy. Provocative and eye-opening, Guilty Pleasure tells the story we rarely talk about.

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Sunflower Season

by Danica Nava

Burnt out on her tech job, June Walker quits and buys a crumbling sunflower farm in her Oklahoma hometown. Restoring Sunshine Farm is hard enough, but nothing tests her like facing her first love, the boy she left behind when she was 17. USA Today bestselling author Danica Nava delivers a charming second-chance romance worth rooting for.

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Own Your Resilience

by Jennifer Ballou

What does it take to rebuild after the unthinkable? Army veteran Jennifer Ballou lost her husband in Afghanistan while they were both serving in the same war zone, then helped lay the groundwork for the Army's resilience training. Now a life coach, she shares her story and a practical plan for facing loss, change and hard times with courage and joy.

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Bad Company

by Sara Paretsky

She looks like an ordinary Chicago retiree, but Lily Sedako has a past. The former CIA field agent spent her career in Central Asia until a coup and a sudden reassignment ended her mission, and now an anonymous package with a never-before-seen photo is pulling her back in. Crime icon Sara Paretsky introduces a brand-new heroine in this gripping thriller.

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Journey: The Year That Changes Everything

by Yung Pueblo

Ready for a year that changes everything? #1 New York Times bestselling author Yung Pueblo offers 365 daily reflections to help you let go of stress, build self-awareness and find inner peace. Gentle, honest and practical, it's the companion you'll want by your side all year long.

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Conspiracy Theory

by Phillip Margolin

Five years ago, the First Lady was assassinated and the case was closed. Struggling novelist Michael Harris digs into a dead Secret Service agent's research for his next legal thriller, but his questions set off a murder, a fire and an attack that suggest he may be the next target. New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin delivers a twisty, high-stakes thriller.

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Jane Austen's the Watsons

by Claudia Gray & Jane Austen

What happens to the heroine Jane Austen never finished writing? Sent home to Wiltshire after her uncle dies, the youngest Watson sister catches the eye of proud Lord Osborne but finds herself drawn to the local clergyman, Mr. Howard. New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray completes Austen's unfinished novel with romance, humor and Regency charm.

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Look at Me

by Dustin Hoffman & Ariel Levy

From The Graduate to Rain Man, Dustin Hoffman has played some of Hollywood's most unforgettable roles. Now the Academy Award winner turns his sharp eye on himself, sharing candid stories about art, ambition, family, aging and the mysteries of a creative life, written with Ariel Levy. Warm, funny and deeply moving, it's a must for movie lovers.

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Take My Word for It

by LeVar Burton

Kunta Kinte, Geordi La Forge, Reading Rainbow: LeVar Burton has shaped generations, and now he tells his own story. He opens up about growing up during the Civil Rights Movement, being raised by a remarkable mother and discovering his calling as a storyteller in a memoir Time calls compassionate and vulnerable. Honest, moving and full of joy, it's a must for every fan of the man behind the roles.

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Castles: A Fortified History of the World

by Dan Jones

From the walls of Troy to the Tower of London, castles tell the story of human history. New York Times bestselling historian Dan Jones journeys across continents and more than 3,000 years of fortifications to reveal tales of power, politics, war and survival. Rich with stories and original illustrations, Castles is history at its most thrilling.

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The Last King of Faerie

by Cassandra Clare

Kidnapped from a nightclub, Dru Blackthorn becomes the prisoner of Prince Ash Morgenstern in the dangerous, beautiful land of Faerie, and she's drawn to the darkness around him. Meanwhile, Kit Herondale and Ty Blackthorn must put their feud aside to save the Shadowhunter world. #1 New York Times bestselling author Cassandra Clare launches The Wicked Powers, the final Shadowhunters trilogy, with a bang.

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The Perfect Pizza

by Maurizio Leo

Ready to make the best pizza of your life? Maurizio Leo grew up in his family's pizzeria, and now he shares recipes for more than 40 sourdough pizza styles, each meticulously tested to work in any oven. From the New York Times bestselling, James Beard Award-winning author of The Perfect Loaf, it's the only pizza guide you'll ever need.

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