A Glimpse at the Most Anticipated November Book Releases
As the spookiest month of the year comes to an end, we can finally look forward to the upcoming November book releases! From period-style romances to non-fiction best-sellers and more, there's bound to be a title for every kind of reader on our list.
Support Your Local Bookshops This November
With tempting Black Friday sales and ever-growing Christmas wish lists to keep track of, buying through big brands and chain stores may feel convenient—but there's a more conscientious way to shop! This year, put your money where your mouth is and buy the November book releases at the locally owned indie bookstores in your area. It may seem simple, but your support makes a world of difference in your community.
Insider tip: Many local bookstores participate in the annual Small Business Saturday (taking place on November 29th this year). Ask your favorite Rochester, MI, bookstore owners if they'll be offering any sales or specials on the big day to save with your November book release purchases!
Keep an Out for These Popular November Genres:
If you look ahead to the upcoming November book releases, you'll spot a variety of titles in these specific genres:
Fall into Autumn with these Exciting November Book Releases
It doesn't matter whether you're looking to swoon over a steamy leading man or interested in learning true stories from pop culture’s past—these November book releases cover an incredibly diverse array of topics. Find one (or more!) to add to your own TBR list today:
Where There's Room for Us by Hayley Kiyoko
In a reimagined Victorian England where everyone is free to love whomever they wish, the outspoken and daring poet Ivy decides to swap her New York life for the posh world of high society at her brother's newly inherited estate. But challenges soon arise—specifically in the form of the most sought-after socialite of the season: Freya Tallon.
Freya has always had a specific life plan laid out before her: to marry a wealthy lord, protect her family's noble status, and produce successful heirs. Everything changes when she ends up on a date with Ivy. Suddenly, she's experiencing the sparks she's always dreamed of.
As their connection grows stronger, they find themselves caught between desire and duty. Are their feelings worth the risk? Brought to you by the ex-Disney star and world-famous LGBTQ+ musician, Where There's Room for Us is Hayley Kiyoko's latest queer novel—and we can't wait to read it come November 4th!
Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood
From the best-selling author of The Handmaid's Tale and Alias Grace comes the story everyone's been waiting for: her life story. Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts, out November 4th, gives us an inside look at the fascinating backstory and brilliant mind of Margaret Atwood. From her nomadic childhood in northern Quebec to meeting her charismatic and creative partner, Graeme Gibson, to the anecdotes that inspired her most popular works, the inside scoop on the life of one of the world's most culturally significant figures will leave readers enamored.
Fallen City by Adrienne Young
As far as November book releases go, Fallen City, also out on the 4th, promises to be one wild, fantastical ride. Luca Matius has one purpose in life: to carry on the family name and remain important in the Forum after his powerful uncle passes away. But when his noviceship with the city's Philosopher forces him into the middle of a catastrophe, the future of his people hangs in the balance.
Maris Casperia understands that she's destined for a lifetime of service to the corrupt citadel. But her years of working as a novice for the last Priestess's stolen magical powers have made her dream of a different kind of future for the city that she calls home. When she meets Luca and plans a calculated alliance, their shared fate finally seems possible—but it doesn't last.
After an execution forces Luca into becoming a symbol for the rebellion, the two new friends are thrown into opposite sides of a holy war. Will they be able to find their way back to one another before it’s too late?
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The Weekend Crashers by Jamie Brenner
If you're looking for a November book release filled with romance, mother-daughter bonding, and rivalrous fun, you'll love The Weekend Crashers, out November 4th. When Maggie Hodges and her daughter Piper head to New Hope, PA, for a relaxing and restful knitting retreat, they never expected to find themselves sharing the inn with a rowdy bachelor party. After challenging the boys to what was meant to be a lighthearted crafting competition, the weekend quickly turns sour, with buried resentments threatening to resurface and destroy Maggie and Piper's cherished relationship. Will they be able to seam rip their old mistakes and start anew?
Making Mary Poppins: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the Creation of the Classic Film by Todd James Pierce
You may be able to sing the melody to "A Spoonful of Sugar" or spell supercalifragilisticexpialidocious without a second thought, but have you ever stopped to think about all the hard work that went into making one of Disney's most iconic films of all time? In Making Mary Poppins, out November 11th, you'll get an inside look at the lives of the two little-known songwriters, brothers Robert and Richard Sherman, from their earliest days of writing novelty tunes to grabbing the attention of Walt Disney himself. With never-before-published details and backstage stories, this November book release is a must-read for Disney fans around the world.
The Botanist's Assistant by Peggy Townsend
Are you a fan of cozy mysteries? Then, The Botanist's Assistant, out on the 18th, is the November book release you'll want to look out for!
By anyone's account, Margaret Finch is odd. As a six-foot-tall, big boned woman who drives a 20-year-old truck and lives alone in the woods, it's no surprise that her colleagues consider her eccentric. But it's those very same characteristics that make her assistance invaluable to their charismatic botanist boss.
After a shocking death shakes their small university, Margaret finds herself to be the killer's next target. Ignoring the authorities' claim that the victim died of natural causes, she teams up with the new, enigmatic night custodian to accomplish one very important mission: find the killer before they find her.
With so many book genres and authors to choose from, anyone can find a November book release that piques their interest. Swing by Novel on the day of release, pre-order online through our Bookshop.org link, or listen on your favorite audiobook service—the choice is yours.