10 books for November: Fantasy, thrillers, sport, and memoirs to watch out for

From Joe Biden's memoir to a romantasy sequel by an irish author, here are the books being published this month
Fresh reading material for the month ahead

Fresh reading material for the month ahead

A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters, by Holly Black (Nov 3)

Bestselling fantasy author Holly Black returns to her world of Elfhame with this illustrated collection of short stories.

The Hollow, by Michael Connolly (Nov 5)

Forced to face a history that both scarred him and launched him on his mission as a cop, Harry Bosch must bring down a sadistic criminal and finally put to rest the demons of his past.

Kill Shot, by Jo Nesbo (Nov 5)

When a woman is found murdered, her killing styled after a scene from a famous movie, and two more bodies turn up in rapid succession, newly minted homicide investigator Oleg Fauke turns to Harry for advice.

Her Rising Flame, by Clíodhna O’Sullivan (Nov 5)

Her Rising Flame, by Clíodhna O’Sullivan
Her Rising Flame, by Clíodhna O’Sullivan

The second book in the searing Her Hidden Fire YA romantasy series by Irish author Clíodhna O’Sullivan. The first book has been optioned for a eight-part television series by the Cork-based production company Great Island.

Hollow Bones, by Jodi Picoult (Nov 5)

Molly Fitzgerald grew up with a healthy dread of disasters after losing her mother during the 9/11 attacks. Now she runs a department for when disasters strike — but nothing could prepare her when a disaster strikes too close to home.

Orlando, by Harry Whittaker (Nov 5)

Harry Whittaker expands The Seven Sisters world created by his mother Lucinda Riley with an epic mystery as bookseller Orlando Forbes races to piece together the truth hidden within a book’s pages.

The Irish Year, by Edel Heeran (Nov 12)

Heritage specialist Edel Heeran explores the Irish feeling of comfort and returning to one’s roots, and shows how Irish life moves in harmony with weather, landscape and community.

Promise Me, America, by Joe Biden (Nov 17)

Promise Me, America, by Joe Biden
Promise Me, America, by Joe Biden

In his memoir, Joe Biden reflects on his time as president: the challenges, triumphs, sorrows, and accomplishments that marked his administration amid one of the most tumultuous eras in American history.

Michael, by Bob Mortimer (Nov 19)

Michael has had a big life — but now he’s dead. He is given the chance to return, but it comes with a catch. He ends up back in a time he’d tried to forget.

Forever More: The Team of ‘26, by Kieran Shannon (Nov 19)

Forever More: The Team of '26, by Kieran Shannon
Forever More: The Team of '26, by Kieran Shannon

The remarkable inside track on how, over those 365 days, Andy Moran’s Mayo team went about ending that 75-year famine, in the words of the players and the management, including words from Moran himself, captain Jack Coyne, Ryan O’Donoghue and Kobe McDonald.

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