The days are getting shorter and colder, which means it’s prime stay-home-and-read season. While the onslaught of new releases starts to taper off the closer November gets to Thanksgiving, there are still plenty of fresh titles arriving in the next several weeks.
November 3
All the Pretty Little Mermaids: Stories by Cat Rambo
The author’s third story collection features 31 tales, including two new entries, the Nebula Award nominee “Red in Tooth & Cog,” Locus Award nominee “Crazy Beautiful,” three stories from the universe of TwiceFar Station, and two novelettes set in the world of Tabat. (November 3)
The Art of Living Forever by A.T. Rainach
“A centuries-old rivalry is reignited in A.T. Rainach’s dark romantasy debut, which follows the ancient God of War as he discovers the reincarnated soul of the woman he once loved.” (November 3)
Captive Traitor King by Brigid Kemmerer
In the sequel to Warrior Princess Assassin, “the betrayals are deeper, the magic burns brighter, and love might be the most dangerous weapon of all.” (November 3)
Cello’s Gate by Maurice Africh
A “sci-fi fantasy epic about a ragtag crew of rogues on the hunt for mythic treasure. They did not, however, sign up to save the world.” (November 3)
Claimed by the Orc King by Roxy Taylor
“A fated mates monster romance featuring an orc king, a portal to a brutal fantasy realm, and a heroine who refuses to kneel.” (November 3)
Clear Water by Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes
“An atmospheric, mesmerizing novel following one woman’s return to her small town and the secrets of its haunted past.” (November 3)
The Cursed Diamond by Anna Rasche
“Inspired by history’s most captivating gemstone, The Cursed Diamond is a thrilling mystery about fate, obsession, and the deadly costs of ambition.” (November 3)
Defy the Dusk by Danielle L. Jensen
“When darkness means certain death and survival depends on reaching the dawn, the woman whose magic broke the world will carve another path: defy the dusk.” (November 3)
Drown the Bones by Alexandra Kennington
“The spare heir must work with an enemy prince to discover who murdered her twin in this gripping slow-burn romantasy.” (November 3)
East of Envy by Nikki St. Crowe
The Great and Terrible Land series continues as the stranded-in-Oz Dorothy Gale reluctantly teams up with the Tin Woodman to take on the dreaded Wizard. (November 3)
Fallen Beauty by Astrid Scholte
“A haunting, wintery tale of art, obsession, and the price of love.” (November 3)
The Friday Bookshop by Sawako Natori, translated by Yui Kajita
“Welcome to the Friday Bookshop, a cozy little bookstore tucked inside a rustic train station north of Tokyo. Rumor has it, you’ll find the perfect book there—one that you need at that particular moment, even if you don’t know it yourself.” (November 3)
A Glimmer of Death by Laurell K. Hamilton
The Merry Gentry series nears its end as the faerie princess turned Los Angeles private investigator takes on a new case involving magical attacks in Hollywood. (November 3)
A Grim Reaper’s Guide to Living Twice by Maxie Dara
“Jack McCoy was a thief and a liar. Then he died. Margaret Chen transported souls for the biggest afterlife collection company in North America. Then she met Jack. Possession isn’t really supposed to be possible, but Jack McCoy never let a little thing like reality stop him. Now he’s committing the ultimate identity theft, living a new life in Margaret’s body while his own lies six feet under.” (November 3)
Just Like a Dream by Lauren Evans
“A small-town Dream Creator finds that working with her high school rival could be the recipe for a sweet dream—or a less-than-beautiful nightmare—in this charming contemporary romance.” (November 3)
The Meridian Forge by Tara Sim
“The heirs will face their strongest demons yet in the breathtaking conclusion to the Dark Gods Saga.” (November 3)
Monsters of Ohio by John Scalzi
“A heartfelt exploration of a tentacular solution to the struggles of the modern world.” (November 3)
My Pressures: The Bizarrely True Story of Andy Serkis by Andy Serkis
“If Gollum, Caesar, and Ulysses Klaue could hear Andy Serkis tell his story, would they choose him to play them? This is the question at the heart of his long-awaited memoir.” (November 3)
Of Blades and Wings by Eliza Raine
“A princess with hidden abilities must train to become a Valkyrie, an elite guardian, without being tempted away from duty by an alluring fallen warrior with no loyalty to the realm in the first book in a Viking fae romantasy trilogy.” (November 3)
Orbital Bombardment Victory Road by Wil McCarthy
“Join with three strangers in a replica station wagon making their way from Baltnomore to San Fiasco on America’s most dangerous highway. One is a professor at a prestigious university; one is an entrepreneur whose work straddles two worlds; one is a freelance reporter seeking fame, glory, and a way off the Allotment.” (November 3)
Premier by L.E. Modesitt
The Grand Illusion series concludes as “the murder of a government witness involved in a corruption case reveals a conspiracy that reaches into the Council of Sixty-Six. They will stop at nothing to bring down the Premier and Dekkard.” (November 3)
The Quantum Dawn by Derek Künsken
“The highly anticipated fourth volume in the number-one bestselling Quantum Evolution series. An all-new, ground-breaking, action-packed science fiction adventure set in the universe of The Quantum Magician.” (November 3)
Reapers by Anthony Ryan
Five years after “the Glitch” saw the devastating, widespread malfunction of brain implants, an unimplanted man trying to earn his freedom receives new orders: investigate the phenomenon of “Glitched” suddenly acting more human than their degraded, zombie-like selves. (November 3)
Saved by the Spell by Tanya Huff
“Funny, irreverent, and absolutely charming, this cozy fantasy is a gleeful romp through fantasy school tropes—from the other side of the desk.” (November 3)
Souls in Ruin by Jacqueline White
A “dark and riveting romantasy following a bastard princess caught up in the revenge of gods, the first book in a trilogy about survival, obsession, and the quiet fury of a woman who won’t be forgotten.” (November 3)
There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel: A Novel of Giant Crabs by Jason Pargin
The John Dies at the End series continues as John, David, and Amy investigate when “a massive, sticky pile of severed human limbs suddenly appears in the parking lot of a vacant department store in a desolate small town.” (November 3)
There Used to Be People Here by Kennedy Cole
“In 1970s Mississippi, a Black detective and his temporary partner are assigned to a case that shifts from murder to paranormal conspiracy with life-altering repercussions.” (November 3)
They Cry by Glen Cook
“From Glen Cook, the godfather of Grimdark himself, They Cry is the second book in a brand new arc of his groundbreaking Chronicles of the Black Company―an epic fantasy series with millions of copies in print.” (November 3)
Vaster Than Empires: Speculative Fiction of the Eternal and Ephemera edited by Jonathan Strahan
“Futures imagined by writers at the outer limits of science and storytelling—from the depths of time to the limits of life,” including Adrian Tchaikovsky, Wole Talabi, and Aliette de Bodard. (November 3)
The Wolves of War by John Gwynne
“A blockbuster epic fantasy inspired by Slavic mythology and packed with ancient magic, heroic sacrifice, and thrilling adventure.” (November 3)
November 10
Behind the Glass by Marc J. Gregson
“When he was just 14 years old, Malcolm Jennings was conscripted by a corporation who got him addicted to rage-inducing drugs and turned into one of their disposable child soldiers. Eager for revenge, Malcolm and his new allies infiltrate the reigning authority’s twisted business school—a 1920s mob-era simulacrum where the next generation of ruthless executives are groomed to out-gangster each other in an all-out crime war.” (November 10)
The Better Animal by Ken Ballen with Wu Ming
“A gripping and ultimately hopeful tale of a future America on the cusp of electing the most unusual president in its history and an allegorical take on the state of our current political climate and technological advances.” (November 10)
The Black Hole Whisky Gang by Christian Klaver
“An action-packed sci-fi Western.” (November 10)
Bones of Jade, Flesh Like Ice by Gracie Marsden
“A young woman makes a bargain with a shapeshifting demon who promises her power if she will give up love—a painful price that sets her on a dark journey in this historical fantasy inspired by Taiwanese myth.” (November 10)
Cold Empty Rooms by Andy Marino
“When Soren Murphy’s aunt passes away, she gifts him her ancient manor. He never knew her, but he’s not one to turn down free real estate. His girlfriend, Mara Davis, is thrilled. They’ve been desperately searching for a home. But something haunts the house.” (November 10)
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein—Children of Empire by Nibedita Sen
“Return to Wildemount with this first-of-its-kind official sequel to the hit Mighty Nein campaign from Critical Role, exploring the fates of “Empire Kids” Caleb Widogast and Beauregard Lionett.” (November 10)
The Drakon King by Terry J. Benton-Walker
“Queer, Black, and sexy as hell, The Drakon King is a forbidden love story between princes in the court of a cruel king and an edge-of-your-seat tale of missing dragons, ruthless betrayals, and stolen hearts.” (November 10)
Dungeons & Deliveries by A.P. Scribe
“In this comedic urban fantasy that’s equal parts Scott Pilgrim and Dungeon Crawler Carl, Alex doesn’t slay monsters; he delivers pizza.” (November 10)
Everything Happens So Much by Andrew H. Murray
“Esme just wanted a bit of escapism. And now reality itself has gone wrong.” (November 10)
The First War by Tao Wong
“An ambitious young man is torn between his pursuit of immortality and his war-threatened family in this gripping novel in the A Thousand Li epic progression fantasy series.” (November 10)
Horngard by Elizabeth Moon
“Nature abhors a vacuum. And the empty throne of Horngard is no exception. In the absence of a king, the land has been given over to bandits, its potential squandered, its people exploited. Strategically important, the powerful Dragon moves to install one of his own dragonkin there. But there are other forces who covet Horngard. And they will not let it go without a fight.” (November 10)
Infinite Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver
“After an AI leader was elected to save the planet from environmental destruction, humanity faces an even deadlier threat in the explosive sequel to Artificial Wisdom.” (November 10)
The John Persons Files by Cassandra Khaw
“Experience bestselling author Cassandra Khaw’s hard-boiled, Lovecraftian horror series, Persons Non Grata, in one volume, containing the novellas Hammers on Bone and A Song for Quiet, and a brand-new story, ‘You Were Always Mine.'” (November 10)
The Last Dragon Queen by Sylvia Mercedes
“When love and loyalty spark, fire will forge the Dragon Queen’s destiny in this breathtaking conclusion to Sylvia Mercedes’s epic romantasy duology.” (November 10)
The Last Star in the Void by Melissa Caruso
“The brilliant conclusion to Melissa Caruso’s Echo Archives trilogy; a whip-smart adventure fantasy where a detective has to solve the greatest mystery of all―her own murder.” (November 10)
Making Friends by Erin Ampersand
“The second book in Erin Ampersand’s unputdownable LitRPG series in which everyone on Earth is forced to take part in a worldwide survival competition—everyone, including Meghan Moretti and her three lovably chaotic kids.” (November 10)
Milkteeth by Caitlin Starling
“Beatrice is a broodmother: a vampire responsible for nursing newly made fledglings through the first years of their unlife. She nests in an abandoned, isolated warren of office space beneath her patron’s skyscraper, where she raises her fledglings―two difficult, hungry children of the night. But when she takes on a third, the balance ruptures. Her body alters, betraying its purpose, transforming her into something even more monstrous.” (November 10)
Prudence Marsh Is Not a Nobody Anymore by Emily Krempholtz
“A musician leaves her quaint town in search of a bigger life, only to get tangled up with a mischievous bandit and a royal heist in this delightful and poignant new cozy fantasy romance.” (November 10)
Son of the Serpent by Shauna Lawless
“The thrilling second volume in Gael Song: Era II sees invaders mass on Irish soil, kings lose their crowns, and Ireland’s immortals discover new magical powers.” (November 10)
Star Trek: The Original Voyages: A Visual History by Kyle Newman and Jeff Bond
“Boldly celebrate 60 years of Star Trek with this official visual history of the original series, documenting how its iconic characters and storylines reshaped the science fiction genre.” (November 10)
Swipe Bite by Alexandra Vasti
“An icy vampire corporate heiress and a human software engineer must team up to thwart the saboteur who’s turned their sexy human-vampire dating app into a bloodbath, in this mystery romance romp.” (November 10)
Take My Word for It: A Memoir by LeVar Burton
“The legendary actor behind Roots, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Reading Rainbow shares never-before-told stories from a life that has shaped generations.” (November 10)
This Wretched Alchemy by Tina Mars
“A dark, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romantasy where love and loyalty become the very weapons that could destroy everything.” (November 10)
The Thorns We Wear Inside by Amy Avery
“A dark, romantic fantasy about a witch, a monster, and the two parasitic demons who’ll stop at nothing to keep them apart.” (November 10)
Tonight, I Blaze by Katharine J. Adams
The Witches of Halstett trilogy concludes as “Penny, Malin, and Alice each fight their own demons to face the end together, side-by-side. Penny must claim her fate as the witch she was always destined to be—and the only way to defeat a god might be to become one.” (November 10)
The Trial of Magdalena Overmorrow by Caitríona Moran
“A sweeping enemies-to-lovers debut with both historical depth and fantastical allure.” (November 10)
Witches of Questionable Intent by Jenn McKinlay
“A librarian witch must use her bookish knowledge to track down a dangerous, magical tome in this enchanting novel.” (November 10)
November 17
All the Beastly Things by Eilish Quin
“In a post-apocalyptic matriarchy that has erased men, a young novitiate faces a crisis of faith when her best friend begins receiving mysterious visions of an archangel—and must choose between the faith that shaped her and the forbidden longings that could destroy it.” (November 17)
Alma Vampires by Elena Armas
“An unsuspecting heiress with a target on her back must enlist the protection of a vampire whose wealth and secrets rival her own in a brand-new paranormal romance series.” (November 17)
Ancestral by Ramsey Campbell
“Long ago the Bystone and Stanton families were enemies—nobody remembers why. Lou Stanton and Ray Bystone are married with a young son, Tim. It’s his choice to spend a holiday visiting places the families seem to remember, although they’ve never been there … If he’s driven by inherited memories, what is he bringing home? If the ancestors who summoned what the sites hid couldn’t control them, can anyone?” (November 17)
Blade of Two Faces by Blake Blessing
“Never send a man to do a woman’s job. Mulan meets Gladiator in this explosive why-choose romantasy.” (November 17)
Blood to the True Crown by Sung-il Kim, translated by Anton Hur
“The fate of the world will be decided in the epic conclusion to the Bleeding Empire trilogy.” (November 17)
By the Light of the Stars by Emily Gray
“A dutiful princess questions everything she was taught to believe and, with the help of a handsome rogue space pilot, sets out to reclaim her power and save her people in this genre-blending, romantic space opera.” (November 17)
A Call of the Ocean: A Galaxy’s Edge Anthology edited by Lezli Robyn
“Whether it’s the evocative story about the merfolk featured on the front cover or a WWII pilot’s haunting encounter with a monster from Japanese mythology, these tales reveal new depths to our ocean’s hidden inhabitants that will make us confront our own humanity.” (November 17)
Cursekeeper by Alexandra Cristo
“A sweeping romantasy in which a human guardian for a library of curses and a Fallen Fae form an uneasy alliance to unravel a dark conspiracy that threatens war.” (November 17)
Dead New World by Lin Darrow
“Technology has raised the dead, but their new lease on life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, in the first book of this cozy cyber-noir duology.” (November 17)
Desire in His Blood by Zoey Draven
“In this red-hot monster romance, discover fated mates, insatiable passions, and fantastical alien worlds.” (November 17)
An Edge Sharp Enough by Jesse Q. Sutanto
“The first book in a debut dark fantasy duology, following an assassin, a scholar, a con man, and a guard in a race to rediscover powerful lost magic and save their world.” (November 17)
Fate Spinner by T.L. Smith
“Her dreams are powerful enough to transport her to places unknown—and directly to him—in this harrowing romantasy.” (November 17)
A Grave Mistake by Steffanie Holmes
“A cozy paranormal romance featuring enemy vampires who were once lovers, a meddling book club, a compelling murder mystery, and endless cups of tea.” (November 17)
In the Devil Wind by Richard Kadrey
“In this heart-pounding epilogue novel to the acclaimed Sandman Slim series, James Stark once again finds himself between a rock and a hard place—except this time the rock is Heaven, and the hard place is Hell.” (November 17)
The Killing Time by Elly Griffiths
“The second mystery following Ali Dawson, the brilliant time-traveling detective, on her newest foray into Victorian London.” (November 17)
The King’s Demon by Brad Abdul
“The final exciting installment of the Afterlife trilogy that started with The Devil’s Advisor.” (November 17)
The Legend Eternal by Andrea Stewart
“In the breathtaking conclusion to this epic fantasy series from master worldsmith Andrea Stewart, two sisters must decide if they’re loyal allies or sworn enemies as the final battle between gods begins.” (November 17)
Line of Descent by Adam Oyebanji
“When a mysterious kidnapping sparks turmoil on a generation ship, humanity’s bid for the stars faces disaster.” (November 17)
Love, Witches, and Wahala by Christine Cowan
“In this romantic, cozy fantasy debut a Nigerian witch must grapple with an ancient curse that will erase her family’s magic and doom her beloved bakery forever unless she finds her soulmate.” (November 17)
The Monster Hunter’s Librarian by Lauren Connolly
“Navigating the stacks of a sentient library, as well as their simmering attraction to each other, a librarian witch and a monster hunter team up to save a mystical world from destruction.” (November 17)
Mr. Mendlebee’s Pandimensional Literary Repository (and Yarn) by Rebecca McKee
“The Midnight Library meets The Ten Thousand Doors of January and The Book of Lost Hours in this mesmerizing debut about a magical bookstore’s staff who must risk everything to stop the unraveling of the universe.” (November 17)
Murmuration by TJ Klune
“A timeless romance set in a perfect little town with a big dark secret.” (November 17)
Pinfeathers by Christina Henry
“A tense, gripping novel about a mother whose child begins to change in ways she can’t explain.” (November 17)
Soul Sworn by Kate Dylan
“A sensual, slow-burn fantasy from internationally bestselling author Kate Dylan. Two ruthless assassins. One deadly romance.” (November 17)
Star Swindler by A. Zaykova
“Incorrigible con artist Levi and whiz programmer Vera meet their greatest challenge yet in this fast-paced, galaxy-spanning continuation of the Blackjack Interstellar series.” (November 17)
A World Apart by Meghan Nesmith
“A spellbinding queer romantasy debut, available for a limited time in a deluxe special edition, that weaves a tale of forbidden love, magical dimensions, and impossible choices.” (November 17)
The Wounds of Albion by Michael Moorcock
“After almost 70 years of constant struggle and a thousand adventures in a million worlds, the Eternal Champion returns to London to find absolution! Part autobiography, part fantasy, and sometimes both, this book finally concludes the interrelated series Moorcock has been writing for the best part of his long life.” (November 17)
The Yule Day Slaughter by Craig DiLouie
“Three years have passed since the undead killer known as the Hungry Hare massacred the counselors at Camp Summer Fun. Each night, Sheriff Tom Bailey stands guard, ever watchful for its return. As winter blows across the High Plains, most are ready to move on from the tragedy and enjoy the holidays. But then the night once again fills with screams.” (November 17)
November 24
The Call of Crowns by Chinaza Bado
“It’s a game of palace intrigue, survival, and plotting as Khalil and Zikora continue to grow up under the thumb of a tyrannical family in this electrifying second book in the Birth of a Dynasty trilogy.” (November 24)
The Education of Imryn Dyre, Wizard’s Apprentice by Artemis Whelan
“A luckless healer who reluctantly accepts a magical apprenticeship must find an impossible cure―and uncover his charming mentor’s secret―before it’s too late.” (November 24)
The Forever Dead by John Birmingham
“A crew of intrepid heroes faces off once and for all against an enemy intent on destroying humanity—and the galaxy—in this exhilarating conclusion to the Cruel Stars Trilogy.” (November 24)
Songs of the Sun Eater by Christopher Ruocchio
“Thirteen tales from the universe of the bestselling Sun Eater series, compiled for the first time. Plus a never-before-seen novelette, The End of History, set after Shadows Upon Time, that sheds crucial new light on the series.” (November 24)
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