November’s Best New Book Releases for Every Reader Type

Best New Books to Read in October

What new books are coming out in November?

November is the perfect time to settle in with a captivating new read. As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, this month’s new releases offer the perfect excuse to curl up with a blanket and read something new.

We’ve gathered the most anticipated books arriving this November—perfect picks for every Reader Type. These fresh releases are sure to make your fall reading list unforgettable.

fallen city new book for november with a sun on the cover

Fallen City

by Adrienne Young

the merge book cover with a closed eyed woman on cover with paint strokes on top

The Merge

by Grace Walker

the place where they buried your heart with a haunted house on the cover

The Place Where They Buried Your Heart

by Christina Henry

the way out with a daunting mountain top on the book cover

The Way Out: A True Story of Survival at the Heart of the Rockies

by Devon O'Neil

conversations on faith with picture of martin scorsese and antonio spadaro on the cover

Conversations on Faith

by Martin Scorsese and Antonio Spadaro

i, medusa book cover with a medusa woman character on the book cover

I, Medusa

by Ayana Gray

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Beach Reader

Beach Reader pick for november kooky spooky love with couple on book cover with an old house

Kooky Spooky Love

by Josie Silver

An up-and-coming ghostbuster and her motley crew tackle a devilish high-wire act, aided (or more often, interrupted) by her rakish ex and the sarcastic reporter she can't seem to shake--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Spooky Love.

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Bookworm

best new release for november - that's not how it happened book cover with a drawn family photo upside down

That's Now How It Happened

by Craig Thomas

From the Emmy-nominated co-creator and Executive Producer of How I Met Your Mother, this smart, funny, bighearted novel for fans of Kevin Wilson and Monica Heisey, follows a family turned upside down after Hollywood decides to make a movie version of their lives.

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Dragon Slayer

Dragon Slayer pick for son of the morning book with a winged man and woman on the cover

Son of the Morning

by Akwaeke Emezi

From New York Times bestselling author Akwaeke Emezi comes a steamy paranormal romance set in the Black South--a bold new foray that takes us on a journey of magic and fantasy, from the whispering creeks outside the city of Salvation to the very depths of Hell itself.

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Galactic Guru

Galactic Guru pick for november is Total THB with a illustrated face on the book cover

Total THB

by Paul Pope

Discover the indie sci-fi epic that broke new ground in graphic novels with Total THB, Volume 1.

Now for the first time, New York Times-bestselling author and Eisner Award-winner Paul Pope's sprawling, self-published vision is gathered in three definitive editions, featuring remastered art and exclusive new material.

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Game Day Hero

Game Day Hero pick for november is little woodchucks book with nick offerman on cover with six crafty children

Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop's Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery

by Nick Offerman & Lee Buchanan

From New York Times bestselling author, Emmy-winning actor, and charismatically carnivorous woodworker Nick Offerman and his fellow champion creator Lee Buchanan, an illustrated woodworking guide with projects for the whole family that are achievable and fun and encourage eye contact, giggles, handshakes, and other old-fashioned familial engagements.

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The Hobbyist

The Hobbyist pick for november is rooted in fire cookbook with native american and mexican cook on cover

Rooted in Fire

by Pyet DeSpain

Next Level Chef winner Pyet De Spain celebrates her Mexican and Native American heritage in this collection of mouthwatering recipes, a vibrant fusion that ties us to the land and to one another.

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Leading Lady

Leading Lady pick for november is ladies in waiting with two illustrated women dressed in regency clothes

Ladies in Waiting

by Adriana Trigiani, Sarah MacLean, Eloisa James, and more...

Celebrate Jane Austen's classic novels with this short story anthology starring forgotten characters as they experience their own happy endings.
In honor of her 250th birthday, eight authors have come together with wildly imaginative reboots of the lives of several of Jane Austen's minor characters.

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Lifelong Learner

Lifelong Learner for november is blank space with colorful squares repeating on book cover

Blank Space

by W. David Marx

A revealing exploration of a quarter century of cultural stagnation, examining the commercial and technological forces that have come to dominate contemporary culture--from music and fashion to art, film, TV, and beyond.

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Maverick

Maverick pick for november is the breath of the codes with a waterscape image

The Breath of the Gods

by Simon Winchester

The Breath of the Gods is an urgently-needed portrait across time of that unseen force--unseen but not unfelt--that respects no national borders and no vessel or structure in its path. Wind, the movement of the air, is seen by so many as a heavenly creation and generally a thing of essential goodness. But when it flexes its invisible muscles, all should take care and be very afraid.

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Modern Romantic

Modern Romantic pick for november is you could do damage too with roses and a wedding band set on the cover

You Could Do Damage Too

by K.C. Mills

From USA Today bestselling author K.C. Mills comes a scorching romance about a ruthless crime boss who discovers his greatest weakness may be the woman he vowed to protect--a gripping tale of power, protection, and the kind of love that breaks all the rules.
"You Could Do Damage Too weaves a delicious tale of romance, arranged marriage, and family secrets. The character development, storytelling, and romance showcase K.C. Mills's talent and the power of her stories. This is a must read!" --DANIELLE ALLEN, USA Today bestselling author of Curvy Girl Summer

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Self-Starter

Self-Starter pick for november is uncompete with bright orange, pink, and blue book cover

Uncompete: Rejecting Competition to Unlock Success

by Ruchika T. Malhortra

The need to compete is deeply ingrained in every aspect of our lives and work. It's often viewed as a positive: we are told it motivates us to do our best, to work hard, that it drives innovation and excellence. But, what if that's a lie? What if in reality, competition causes more harm than good: exhaustion, anxiety, burnout, and an isolating lack of community. It encourages a scarcity mindset and keeps us from reaching our true potential.

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Serial Reader

Serial Reader pick for november is the perfect hosts with a baby reveal cake stabbed with a knife on the cover

The Perfect Hosts

by Heather Gudenkauf

"You don't know who to trust or where loyalties lie in The Perfect Hosts. I loved every minute of this fun, twisty wild ride!" -Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing

A couple's gender reveal party turns deadly and everyone is a suspect in this gripping thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest.

Is it a boy or a girl? They would die to know...

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Spiritual Seeker

Spiritual Seeker for november is the royal artisan with a woman from ancient biblical times holding a water jug on the cover

The Royal Artisan

by Tessa Afshar

Experience the thrill and intrigue of secrets and romance within Queen Esther's royal domain in this biblical fiction tale that will appeal to fans of ancient history, The Chosen, House of David, Francine Rivers, and Angela Hunt.

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Stunt Double

Stunt Double pick for november is wild instinct

Wild Instinct

by T. Jefferson Parker

A gripping high-stakes thriller by three-time Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker

The hunt for the truth is the deadliest game.

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Time Traveler

Time Traveler pick for November is the predicament with two silhouettes of people under a bright lamp on the cover

The Predicament

by William Boyd

From the internationally bestselling author, a thrilling novel starring the travel writer-turned-reluctant spy Gabriel Dax, who finds himself implicated in a dangerous conspiracy with global consequences in Guatemala in 1963.

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Trendsetter

Trendsetter pick for november is simply more with cynthia erivo on the cover

Simple More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They're Too Much

by Cynthia Erivo

In this vulnerable and enlightening book of life lessons, globally renowned performer Cynthia Erivo draws from her singular experience to show us how to embrace being "too much" and to live up to the fullest iteration of ourselves.

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Woke Up Like This

Woke Up Like This pick for november palaver with two vending machines on the cover

Palaver

by Bryan Washington

Finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction

Named a Most Anticipated Book by New York, Time, the Boston Globe, Rolling Stone, Harper's Bazaar, Bustle, and Town & Country

A life-affirming novel of family, mending, and how we learn to love, from the award-winning Bryan Washington.

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World Traveler

World Traveler pick for november is radical cartography with a map image on the cover in blue

Radical Cartography: How Changing Our Maps Can Change Our World

by William Rankin

"This is it: the full download from a true genius of cartography. Radical Cartography will make you see maps, and, indeed, your place on the planet, with fresh eyes."--Daniel Immerwahr, author of How to Hide an Empire.

A stunning, thought-provoking exploration of how maps shape our understanding of the world--featuring over 150 full-color maps in a gorgeous package

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Young at Heart

Young Adult pick for november is coldwire with the book title in neon letters on the cover

Coldwire

by Chloe Gong

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes the start of a daring new dystopian series where humanity has moved to virtual reality to flee their deteriorating world, following two young soldiers who must depend on unlikely allies in their fight for survival.

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