November 2025 list by Angie R. |
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Akane-banashi, Volume 1
by Yuki Suenaga
Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shin'uchi exam--the test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goal--to avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shin'uchi.
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Every Spiral of Fate
by Tahereh Mafi
Alizeh and Cyrus, along with Kamran and their friends from Ardunia, must flee on dragon-back to begin the perilous journey into the legendary mountains of Arya, where a firestorm of revelations, magical discoveries and fresh allies awaits them.
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Crown Duel
by Sherwood Smith
Swearing to their dying father that they will protect their people from a greedy usurper-king, Meliara and her brother Branaric guard the forests of the mysterious Hill Folk, who will die if the forests are cut.
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The Crimson Throne
by Sara Raasch
Samson Calthorpe's curse has isolated him from everyone he has ever cared about. So, when the opportunity arises to break the curse, he grabs it. All he has to do for his freedom is risk his life and become a royal spy, using every bit of the skills and resolve he's picked up on the streets of London to infiltrate the court of the Scottish Queen and uncover a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth.
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For the Rest of Us
by Dahlia Adler
Fourteen acclaimed authors showcase the beautiful and diverse ways holidays are observed, in a joyful collection of stories that shows that there isn't just one way to experience a holiday.
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Voume 6
by Kanehito Yamada
The mages begin the second stage of their certification exam: a dangerous expedition into the innermost depths of the ruins of the king's tomb. This time, there are no teams and it's every mage for themselves. Whether they want to team up or not, the challenge they will face--their own clones--will push their skills to the limit.
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Into the Deep Blue
by Jennifer E. Archer
Nick and Fiona were meant to be friends—best friends—and they wouldn't change that for the world. At least, that's what they tell themselves. Because they can't be an us. Nick doesn't believe in happy endings ever since they both lost their moms unexpectedly senior year. And Fiona often wonders if all they have in common is their numb hearts. Still, they're content to share everything else with each other. Honestly. Everything but sparks. But when Fiona accidentally lets her guard down more than she intended to with Nick, it threatens to ruin their fragile balancing act.
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Kana de Manga
by Glenn Kardy
Introduces the hiragana and katakana syllabaries that form the Japanese kana script, with usage examples in words, diagrams teaching the proper stroke pattern, facts about Japanese culture, and manga illustrations accompanying each character
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Little Pieces of Light
by Emma Scott
After rekindling their childhood connection, teens Emery and Xander bond over their family struggles and agree to a marriage of convenience to aid Emery's emancipation.
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Mint to Be
by Katie Cicatelli-kuc
Emma Sherman left without saying goodbye—and her best friend, Aiden, is furious. He knew Emma was thinking of leaving their quaint New England town of Briar Glen for boarding school in New York City. She had shown him her acceptance letter at Cup o' Jo, their go-to coffee shop, over a mug of their favorite peppermint hot chocolate...before he got the chance to confess his true feelings for her. Emma knows she shouldn't have left without saying goodbye, not matter how frosty things got between them. Especially now that Emma is back in town, and she's brought her new boyfriend, Sam, to visit for the holidays. Talk about icy conditions.
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Moonsick
by Tom O'Donnell
After being turned into a werewolf on the night of a full moon, privileged high school senior Heidi Mills must decide whether to turn herself in or go on the run, forcing her to confront the harsh realities of a world plagued by a werewolf epidemic.
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Our Poisoned Love
by Isabella Ayubi
Born with the ability to see the strings of fate, Julie Seir faces an unanswerable question. Why can't she see her own? After spending two years pinned under the thumb of a cruel circus ringmaster, Julie devises a plan. She escapes with her sister under the cover of darkness. However, it soon becomes evident that things are not what they seem. She is forced to strike a bargain with a vengeful archer who possesses a dark mission of his own. He sees her as a way to carry out his revenge, and she sees him as her last chance to give her sister a better life. Apart, they are flames. Together, they may blaze brightly enough to illuminate the shadows.
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Seven for a Secret
by Mary E. Roach
Five years after surviving the mysterious disappearances of eight girls from a group home on Avan Island, Nev returns to confront the town that forgot her, uncover buried secrets and seek justice as the men who once ignored the truth begin turning up dead.
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These Bodies Ain't Broken
by Madeline Dyer
A monstrous transformation within your own body.
A sacrificial imprisonment.
A fight to the death against an ancient evil.
These stories showcase disabled characters winning against all odds.
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Watch Us Crack
by Gabriella Lepore
When middle school friends Sadie Morelli and Cason Tano reconnect in high school, their friendship blossoms into something more, but they must keep it a secret since their schools' rivalry is so intense, and when a murder happens the night both are at the location, Sadie and Cason must decide how far they're willing to go to clear their own names.
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Wolf Girl and Black Prince, Volume 1
by Ayuko Hatta
Fed up with being hopelessly single, high schooler Erika makes up a boyfriend to fit in. When her lies start to unravel, her schoolmate Kyoya offers to be her pretend boyfriend - for a price. With no other choice, Erika finds herself at the mercy of a blackhearted prince! But is Kyoya truly as blackhearted as he seems?
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