November is a big month for new book releases, and we can’t wait to read them all! From long-awaited sequels to exciting debuts, this month has something for every reader to enjoy.
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Loveboat Forever By Abigail Hing Wen
Are you a fan of Loveboat, Taipei? Then you’re in luck! Abigail Hing Wen is back with Loveboat Forever, the third book in the Loveboat, Taipei series. This book follows Pearl Wong, after all her summer plans go up in smoke, Pearl decides to rebuild her image at the summer program Chien Tan. It sounds like the perfect plan, especially since the program was so beneficial for her older sister, Ever. But what not many people actually know is that Chien Tan is Loveboat, a secret never-ending party. Filled with mystery, romance, and so much more, this summer will be one that changes Pearl forever.
Release Date: November 7
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Content Warnings: racism, sexism, grief
Powerless By Lauren Roberts
Looking for a new fantasy series to get lost in? Lauren Roberts has just the thing! Powerless is the first book in an all-new fantasy trilogy that takes place in the kingdom of Ilya. A kingdom that has suffered from a plague that left the survivors with extraordinary powers who call themselves the Elites. And with an Elite king, it is now considered a crime just to exist as Ordinary, without powers. We follow Paedyn, an Ordinary who pretends to be a Psychic in order to stay alive. But when she accidentally saves the life of one of the princes, she finds herself entered into the Purging Trials, a competition to showcase powers. If that wasn’t difficult enough, she’s also catching feelings for the prince she saved, who could have her killed if he ever found out the truth. This sounds like the enemies to lovers plot of our dreams!
Release Date: November 7
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Content Warnings: violence, blood injury, torture, gore, mention of child abuse and panic attacks
Today Tonight Forever By Madeline Kay Sneed
Our next November release is Today Tonight Forever. It follows Athena who after a messy divorce from her wife, wants to do anything but be a bridesmaid. At least the wedding is happening on the beaches of Florida. Plus, she’s surrounded by her close friend, mother, and a new romantic interest who are all making her feel like herself again. But when an unexpected guest arrives, and betrayals are revealed, Athena will have to find the courage to forgive and move on with her life.
Release Date: November 7
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Content Warnings: homophobia, transphobia, grief
The Girl In The Vault By Michael Ledwidge
This release is for all our thriller lovers! Faye Walker has everything going for her, she’s got the dream internship and the love of her life, and she’s poised for a full-time position at a prestigious bank. But just as she’s waiting for a job offer, she’s hit with a shocking betrayal. Determined not to go back to her small town, Faye devises a new plan, and may involve ten million dollars in cold hard cash.
Release Date: November 7
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Check & Mate By Ali Hazelwood
Want a heartwarming read to sweep you off your feet? One of our favorite adult romance authors is back, and this time she’s writing YA! Check & Mate follows Mallory Greenleaf, a fantastic chess player who left the game four years ago after it tore apart her family. But when she agrees to play a charity tournament and ends up wiping the board with Nolan Sawyer, the current world champion, it shocks everyone. Now determined to win the cash prizes while also keeping her family separate from the game, Mallory finds herself drawn to Nolan. Check & Mate sounds like the romance we all need this season!
Release Date: November 7
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Content Warnings: sexism, misogyny, death of a parent
The Revenge Game By Jordyn Taylor
Our next November release is for all of our thriller lovers! The Revenge Game takes place in a boarding school (one of our favorite settings!) It’s a story about Alyson, a romantic at heart, who is surprised when someone finally likes her back. But she starts to doubt Brenton’s true intentions when she learns of the King’s Cup, a competition among the guys in their school to see who has the most sexual prowess. Is he actually into her, or is it all part of the competition? And when Alyson and the other girls decide to create the Queen’s Cup, a competition focused on reclaiming their power, it’s not long before cracks start to show in her own love story.
Release Date: November 7
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Content Warnings: emotional abuse, misogyny, sexism, sexual assault, death
The Way I Am Now By Amber Smith
Did you love The Way I Used to Be? Then you have to check out The Way I Am Now, the sequel to the bestselling contemporary romance. Eden and Josh never had a fair shot at a healthy relationship, with Eden carrying the burden of a sexual assault and Josh struggling with his alcoholic father. In this next book, Eden is beginning college when the trial of her rapist goes to court, and she and Josh begin to reconnect. But is their love strong enough to deal with college, the trial, and all the other chaos in their lives? You’ll have to read it to find out!
Release Date: November 7
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Content Warnings: sexual assault, panic attacks
Before We Say Goodbye By Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Fans of the bestselling Before the Coffee Gets Cold series will love the fourth edition! With Before We Say Goodbye, we’re back in the Café Funiculi Funicula, the time traveling Tokyo café where customers can go back into the past, but they have to return before their coffee gets cold. Now we have new visitors, including the husband with something important left to say, the woman who couldn’t bid her dog farewell, the woman who couldn’t answer a proposal, and the daughter who drove her father away. We can’t wait to explore these new characters!
Release Date: November 14
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Content Warnings: death, animal death, grief and loss depiction
Dark Heir By C.S. Pacat
The long awaited sequel Dark Heir by C.S. Pacat is finally here! With a new threat rising, Will and his allies are traveling to the heart of the ancient world while learning secrets from the past. But Will is hiding his true identity from the group, along with his true feelings for the dangerous James St. Clair. Trying to fight the darkness within, can Will and his friends fight their fate?
Release Date: November 14
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The Crimson Fortress By Akshaya Raman
The Crimson Fortress by Akshaya Raman is the conclusion to the Ivory Key duopoly that follows royal siblings Vera, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya. As they search for the Ivory Key, their missions split them up across Ashoka. The siblings each go on individual journeys, but all of them will have to face the past if they hope to survive a deadly labyrinth. This sounds like a thrilling read!
Release Date: November 14
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Content Warnings: death, murder, war, violence, deceased parents
Artifacts Of An Ex By Jennifer Chen
Can we take a moment to appreciate this adorable cover? Artifacts of an Ex is about Chloe, who, after getting dumped by USPS when a box of memories from her previous relationship, decides to buy other teenagers’ breakup boxes. With her new collection, she decides to make an art exhibit she called Heartifacts. Everything is going great until she discovers Daniel recording his best friend’s reaction to his ex’s box. Their discussion leads to a creative partnership, and Chloe develops a major crush. But Daniel isn’t interested in being a rebound, which motivates Chloe even more to make Heartifacts successful. Can Chloe discover what love can truly be?
Release Date: November 14
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Content Warnings: dementia
Betting On You By Lynn Painter
Are you a Lynn Painter fan? Then you definitely need to add Betting on You to your tbr! This release follows Bailey, who is starting a new job at a hotel waterpark. And she’s surprised to find an old acquaintance is one of her coworkers. Bailey and Charlie met on a long flight a year ago, and let’s just say they did not get along. But through working together, they’ve become friends, and they have taken to gossiping about two of their coworkers who are constantly flirting. Charlie is convinced that two people of the opposite sex couldn’t possibly be just friends, but Bailey is determined to prove him wrong. While keeping up with their coworkers, Charlie is working to deflect his growing crush on Bailey. Except, things aren’t getting any easier for him, though, because the two decide to “fake date” in order to disrupt the pleasantries Bailey’s mom and her mom’s new boyfriend. But as Bailey starts to fall for Charlie, too, a secret may just drive them apart. After loving The Do-Over, we are so excited to read more books by Lynn!
Release Date: November 28
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Content Warnings: panic attacks
Gwen & Art Are Not In Love By Lex Croucher
Last but not least, our final November release is Gwen & Art are Not in Love! This book has been described as Heartstopper meets A Knight’s Tale, which immediately grabbed our attention! We follow Arthur, a descendant of King Arthur who is betrothed to Gwendoline, the only problem is, they hate each other. Now they’re being forced to spend a summer together, except within the first day, Gwen finds Arthur kissing a boy, and Arthur discovers that Gwen has a crush on Bridget, the lady knight. Realizing they could both benefit, the two decide to team up to cover for one another while Gwen is swept off her feet by Bridget, and Arthur finds himself falling for Gwen’s brother. Filled with found family, romance, and sword fighting, it sound like the perfect queer medieval rom-com and we can’t wait to read it!
Release Date: November 28
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Content Warnings: violence, death of a parent, war, homophobia, blood, alcoholism
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