November 2026 list by Angie R. |
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An Alliance of Ash and Jade
by Aj Skelly
Four Challenges. Three Clans. Two Enemies. One Winner. Jade is determined to win her father's approval by claiming victory in the Crown Challenges, even if it means allying with the cruel yet captivating Sky Prince. Ash, cursed and powerless, sees marriage to Jade as his path to breaking the spell. But when danger forces them to rely on each other, their fragile alliance is tested by betrayal, forbidden attraction, and a growing darkness that threatens the entire empire.
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Anger Is Only a Shadow
by Elizabeth Acevedo
From National Book Award–winning author and poet Elizabeth Acevedo comes a powerful journey of self-discovery and doing the right thing, no matter the cost. Rebellious and fiercely loyal, Lil is trying to stay out of trouble while on probation, but growing concerns about her distant older brother pull her in another direction. As her court date approaches, Lil must decide whether to follow the rules or risk her future freedom for the person she loves most.
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The City of Slaughter
by Aden Polydoros
The World's Fair has packed up, the tents and food stalls disappeared. And the dybbuk, a restless spirit that possessed Alter, is gone. Life returns to normal for Frankie and Alter, as both boys inspire each other to start a detective agency--using skills from Frankie's dark past and Alter's desire to do good in their community. But when children start to go missing, Frankie is certain the supernatural is once again to blame, as they race to track down a sheyd, a demon-like entity. But in order to save his future with Alter, Frankie will have to confront his past.
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The Cove
by Claire Rose
Midsommar meets Fear Street in this sea-soaked folk horror debut about survival and self-discovery. After being sent to a remote farm in coastal Maine, seventeen-year-old Lindsay finds herself among a group of teens in a strict reform program. When a forbidden night on a nearby island ends with missing memories and a mysterious disappearance, Lindsay uncovers a terrifying secret and realizes the Cove may be coming for them all.
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Demon in the Sand
by E. K. Johnston
Mad Max: Fury Road meets Alien in this thrilling sequel to Titan of the Stars. After surviving a deadly alien outbreak and a crash on Mars, Dominic and Ren try to build a new life in the colony. But when a mysterious illness spreads and bodies begin to appear, they realize the nightmare may not be over. Together, they must once again face a deadly alien threat before it destroys them all.
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Fortune Falls
by Lou Vane
A deadly virus. A group of students trapped in the mountains. Their survival depends on each other. Seventeen-year-old Jess Maddox heads to a leadership camp expecting it to change her life, and it does. When a deadly outbreak makes returning home impossible, Jess and the other students must build a community in the wilderness. As winter approaches and new dangers emerge, Jess must fight to protect her friends before they lose everything.
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Golden Flight
by S. K. Ali
Concluding S. K. Ali’s The Keeper’s Records of Revolution duology, Golden Flight returns to a divided world on the brink of war. Determined to bring down Upper Earth, Raisa, Nayf, and their allies plan to infiltrate the decade’s most exclusive gala. But with betrayal, hidden agendas, and a mysterious figure who may hold the power to save or destroy the world, the mission quickly becomes more dangerous than they ever imagined.
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Heavensent & Hellbent
by Sara Jafari
In this riveting contemporary fantasy, Roxana’s plans for a quiet summer are shattered when she meets Zain, the mysterious boy who has haunted her nightmares. Soon she discovers that angels and jinn are real, and that Zain may be her fated mate. As dark secrets emerge and ominous warnings surround their growing connection, Roxy must decide whether their love is worth risking heaven and hell.
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Library or Lattes?
by Lila Hazell
A cozy, swoony autumn romance with a Sliding Doors twist. When Willa inherits money with one condition, that she use it to see the world, her choice sends her life down two different paths. In one, she falls for a grumpy outsider while pursuing travel journalism. In the other, she plans a dream trip and grows closer to a brokenhearted new boss. Both journeys lead to love, but only one can be her happily ever after.
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Night of Madness
by Ryan Douglass
Teen influencers compete in a horror movie-themed overnight contest for a shot at a huge cash prize in this chilling horror thriller. Horror superfan Mara lands a place on the set of a legendary slasher film, but what begins as a dream experience soon turns deadly. As the contestants realize they're fighting not to win, but to survive, Mara must decide how far she's willing to go to make it through the night.
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Palestine
by Rashid Khalidi
Khalidi invites listeners to learn more about Palestine in what is both a deeply personal and yet expansive account of the last hundred years of the country's history. By blending detailed research with firsthand experiences, this book is equal parts compelling and informative—the perfect educational resource for all ages. From the Balfour Declaration to Israel's siege of the Gaza strip, Khalidi delivers a thorough portrait of the intricacies of the geopolitical conflict occurring in the middle east while keeping the text broadly accessible.
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The Season of Light and Darkness
by Jillian Cantor
A girl is awakened from cryogenic sleep years earlier than planned only to discover the authoritarian regime her family hoped to escape is stronger than ever. Told her family is gone, Ellie must navigate a frightening new world and decide whom she can trust. Meanwhile, her brother Scott has joined a teenage resistance movement and will risk everything to save her before she loses herself to the regime.
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The Secret to Belonging
by Megan E. Freeman
In this lush, aching novel in verse, a neglected teen whose family’s attention is consumed by a sibling’s addiction is offered a chance at a fresh start. When a scholarship takes them to a remote part of Norway, they discover new possibilities for belonging, love, and creating joy from the ashes of despair.
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The Secret Santa Setup
by Sarah Hutt
Count down to Christmas with 25 romantic sealed chapters. Sixteen-year-old Amanda has big holiday plans, but she doesn’t expect Luke Post, the handsome and frustrating tree-farm worker who keeps giving her the cold shoulder. When Amanda draws Luke’s name for Secret Santa, getting to know him may turn out to be the best gift of all. This cozy holiday romance features enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, and a sweet slow-burn romance.
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Stealing Saint Nick
by M. T. Anderson
From NBA, Printz, and Newbery Honor winner M. T. Anderson comes a fascinating exploration of the man behind Santa Claus. Tracing the life of Nicholas of Myra from his humble beginnings to his transformation into Father Christmas, Anderson blends history, myth, religion, and storytelling to reveal how one figure became one of the world's most enduring cultural icons.
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Such Great Heights
by Rajani Larocca
Captivating and full of twists, this contemporary retelling of the Ramayana follows Siya Kumar, who joins her school's mock trial team to honor her late mother, a lawyer who taught her to value the truth above all else. When questions arise about both her budding relationship with Raj and the circumstances of her mother's death, Siya sets out to uncover the truth, even if some secrets may be better left buried.
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To Our Untamed Core
by Sonido Reyes
The Hunger Games meets The Sunbearer Trials in this gripping dystopian fantasy about a boy hiding a dangerous secret. Temo has spent his life concealing that he's trans to avoid El Torneo, a brutal fight-to-the-death tournament. But when his boyfriend is forced into the deadly games, Temo risks everything to save him, only to discover that survival is just the beginning.
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What Happened to Those Girls
by Carlyn Greenwald
Pretty Little Liars meets The Blair Witch Project in this gripping thriller about betrayal, buried secrets, and a killer in the woods. When Emma's three friends die on a camping trip she was excluded from, anonymous videos reveal their deaths were no accident. As suspicion falls on her, Emma teams up with a victim's sister to uncover the truth, only to find themselves hunted by a murderer in a town full of dark secrets.
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What Lies Beneath the Flowers
by Natasha Díaz
Two best friends set out to find a missing socialite and claim the reward that could change their lives. To uncover what happened to Estella Aubergine, Pippa and Bidi must infiltrate her wealthy, secretive world at an elite academy. But as dark secrets emerge and someone begins tracking their every move, the girls are forced to question both their friendship and how far they're willing to go for the truth.
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We Run the Night
by Peace Mbengei
An elite Kenyan boarding school becomes the center of a terrifying mystery in this chilling YA horror debut inspired by the legend of the night runners. After returning to school following her father's death, Shani hopes to keep a low profile, but strange illnesses, disappearances, and unsettling transformations begin to spread across campus. As fear grows and the outside world becomes unreachable, Shani must uncover the truth before it's too late.
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