November’s New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Are Here to Warm Your Shelves

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After October’s eye-poppingly huge list of new releases (September was also rather oversized), publishers are now scaling it back a little bit as the holidays approach. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of exciting releases coming in November, so make sure you’ve got ample reading light as the days grow shorter. You’ve got tons of pages to get through!

November 1

The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch

In this Rivers of London fantasy novella set in Jazz Age New York City, Augustus Berrycloth-Young reconnects with old pal Thomas Nightingale, who’s “pursuing a rather mysterious affair concerning an old saxophone.” (November 1)

The Naturalist Society by Carrie Vaughn

In this magical tale set in 1880, “a young widow taps into the power that will change the world―if the man’s world she lives in doesn’t destroy her and her newfound friends first.” (November 1)

The Road of Storms by Anthony Ryan

The Seven Swords series continues in the war-torn kingdom of Alcedon, where a ravager with a demonic sword must strike an unlikely alliance if he wants to defeat an ancient evil that could end the world. (November 1)

A Tribute of Fire by Sariah Wilson

“The fate of a cursed nation depends on a princess who must outwit a mortal enemy and outlast the trials of a death-defying ritual.” (November 1)

November 5

Before We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

“In the fifth book in the sensational, cozy Before the Coffee Gets Cold series translated from Japanese, the mysterious café where customers arrive hoping to travel back in time welcomes four new guests.” (November 5)

Beyond Here Be Monsters by Gregory Frost

“Fourteen dark, sinister, and comic stories by Stoker, Hugo, and Nebula award finalist Gregory Frost.” (November 5)

The Improvisers by Nicole Glover

This standalone tale follows “Velma, a barnstorming pilot and former magic bootlegger, who pursues dangerous enchanted items and a mystery that crosses the U.S. and cuts through time—right to the heart of her family’s past and present.” (November 5)

Revenant-X by David Wellington

The Red Space trilogy continues as the Artemis crew gets back on track with their original mission: investigating what happened at Earth’s first deep-space colony… where the few remaining inhabitants are now no longer human. (November 5)

The Road of Bones by Demi Winters

“In this epic and immersive Viking-inspired romantic fantasy, a woman fleeing a ruthless assassin accidentally joins forces with a group of mercenaries and must use all her cunning to escape with her life—and heart—intact.” (November 5)

Shadow Lab edited by Brendan Deneen

This collection of speculative fiction stories features contributions from Nicholas Sansbury Smith, Brian Francis Slattery, Rebecca Webb, Ed Cho, Nick Herbert, and more. (November 5)

The Swarm by Andy Marino

This horror novel focuses on a detective and two private investigators whose latest cases—a murder and a sinister cult—are interrupted when cicada swarms suddenly start attacking people… and the future of the human race soon hangs in the balance. (November 5)

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong

“A wandering fortune teller finds an unexpected family in this warm and wonderful debut fantasy.” (November 5)

Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez

The follow-up to Egypt-set historical fantasy What the River Knows follows Inez’s continuing magical adventures as she agrees to a surprising marriage. (November 5)

November 12

Bride of the Shadow King by Sylvia Mercedes

“The viral TikTok fantasy romance, now in a special print edition with exclusive bonus material! An outcast princess makes a political marriage with a reluctant king to save both their kingdoms.” (November 12)

Breath of Oblivion by Maurice Broaddus

“The second book in a trilogy where the futuristic technology of Black Panther meets the scale of The Expanse and the intricate political maneuverings of Game of Thrones.” (November 12)

The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson

To save her father, a young woman must travel to a magical realm to rescue him—not realizing the fae leader who agrees to help her might have his own sinister motivations. (November 12)

Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney

“Finding a dead body is not normal. But Ava is not a normal teenager. In this chillingly beautiful mystery, only the obsessive spirit of youth can save a desperate town from the savagery within.” (November 12)

Death’s Successor by Brad Abdul

“The sequel to Abdul’s debut The Devil’s Advisor rushes headlong into a madcap, satirical masterpiece of supernatural misfortune.” (November 12)

Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld by Paul Kidby

“A gorgeously designed full-color visual biography that brings Terry Pratchett’s universally beloved Discworld to life as never before and pays tribute to an enduring creative collaboration.” (November 12)

The Great Library of Tomorrow by Rosalia Aguilar Solace

“A stunningly original epic fantasy about a band of heroes who must defeat a malevolent enemy bent on destroying the openness, love, and creativity that sustain their many realms.” (November 12)

The Legacy of Arniston House by T.L. Huchu

The Edinburgh Nights series continues as “a dangerous cult craves a dark power.” (November 12)

The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri

“This sweeping epic fantasy brings the acclaimed Burning Kingdoms trilogy to a heart–stopping close, as an ancient magic returns to Ahiranya and threatens its very foundations, Empress Malini and priestess Priya will stop at nothing to save their kingdoms—even if it means they must destroy each other.” (November 12)

The Navigator’s Children by Tad Williams

“The latest saga in the New York Times bestselling world of Osten Ard concludes in the fourth and final Last King of Osten Ard novel.” (November 12)

Overcaptain by L.E. Modesitt

“The Saga of Recluce epic fantasy series continues in the sequel to From the Forest, [which] continues to follow the early life of a man known by many names depending on who you ask―hero, tyrant, emperor.” (November 12)

The Relentless Legion by J.S. Dewes

“J. S. Dewes is back with her acclaimed and action packed Divide series (The Last Watch, The Exiled Fleet) where The Expanse meets the Night’s Watch.” (November 12)

Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley

“In the underground Fae realm, only the strongest and most ruthless have power—but a young human woman forced into a life of servitude is about to change everything.” (November 12)

She’s Always Hungry by Eliza Clark

“A fierce, visionary and darkly comic story collection.” (November 12)

The Shiver Tree by Holly Searcy

“In this sweeping fantasy adventure, an elven druid undertakes a journey of self-discovery and faces an ancient enemy that threatens to throw her world into chaos.” (November 12)

Storm Waters by Kat Richardson

“A modern noir thriller with a paranormal twist set in the Golden Age of Hollywood.” (November 12)

Suite 13 by David J. Schow

Fictional and real-world horrors inspire this collection of short stories, including four being published here for the first time. (November 12)

Time and Tide by J.M. Frey

“A modern bisexual woman is thrown into Regency England and must figure out how to survive, while she falls in love with a woman who will become a famous author.” (November 12)

Toto by A.J. Hackwith

“The true hero of The Wizard of Oz takes center stage in this brilliant, delightfully snarky reimagining from the author of The Library of the Unwritten.” (November 12)

We Shall Be Monsters by Alyssa Wees

“A girl marked for death ventures into the wooded realm of the fairies to rescue her mother in this dark, lyrical fantasy about vengeful witches, beastly fathers, and the stories mothers tell to keep their daughters safe.” (November 12)

The West Wind by Alexandria Warwick

“From the author of The North Wind comes a darkly reimagined tale of forbidden love, inspired by the Greek myth of Hero and Leander and the Scottish ballad Tam Lin.” (November 12)

Witch Queen of Redwinter by Ed McDonald

The Redwinter Chronicles continue as “the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance. The stakes have never been higher. It’s going to take Raine’s dark, terrible powers, as well as the unbreakable bond of three friends, to ensure everyone lives to see the dawn.” (November 12)

November 19

And the Mighty Will Fall by K.B. Wagers

“Die Hard meets A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet in this nail-biting, action-filled story that’s as much about found family as it is about survival when a peaceful transition of power in the Mars Orbital Station goes terribly wrong as rebels decide this is the moment to make their move.” (November 19)

The Estate by Sarah Jost

“Art historian Camille Leray has spent her career surrounding herself with fineries and selling pieces worth millions. But she harbors a secret: she has the ability to enter the world of any piece of artwork, and she can take others with her. But tapping into history comes with great risks. And someone has been watching, someone who knows about her magic, and her mistakes.” (November 19)

The Fate of Silent Gods by Scott Drakeford

“The Age of Ire saga continues with The Fate of Silent Gods, continuing the gripping, personal vengeance with compelling characters in a struggle for power.” (November 19)

The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso

“Star investigator Kembral Thorne has a few hours away from her newborn, and she just wants to relax and enjoy the year-turning party. But when people start dropping dead, she’s got to get to work. Especially when she finds that mysterious forces are plunging the whole party down through layers of reality and into nightmare.” (November 19)

Red Sonja: Consumed by Gail Simone

“Red Sonja, the iconic, fiery, she-devil with a sword, is reinvented for a new generation of readers in this action-packed epic fantasy by legendary comic book writer Gail Simone.” (November 19)

The Serpent and the Wolf by Rebecca Robinson

“Rebecca Robinson’s thrilling romantasy debut combines high-stakes political intrigue and a steamy, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance.” (November 19)

The Songbird and the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbent

“A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Dante’s Inferno, in an epic fantasy romance of love and treachery between mortals and gods. Features beautiful case art and a detailed map.” (November 19)

Wheel of the Infinite: Updated and Revised Edition by Martha Wells

“A traitor and a swordsman join forces to save the world from being rewritten into devastation.” (November 19)

November 26

Feuds edited by Mercedes Lackey

“This 18th anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar high fantasy universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new novella from Mercedes Lackey.” (November 26)

Kalyna the Cutthroat by Elijah Kinch Spector

“An ex-soothsayer and stranded scholar of curses upend a Utopian community that has no love for refugees.” Read an excerpt here. (November 26)

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