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The Buzziest Books of November | 2025

The Buzziest Books of November | 2025

November is the month the world softens. The air goes crisp, the days go quiet, and everything leans toward warmth. It’s a season of early twilights, simmering spices, and that first flicker of holiday magic sneaking in at the edges. These stories echo that shift: tender, luminous, touched with nostalgia. Within their pages, you’ll find small mercies, brave hearts, and the shimmering hush before celebration begins. ✨



The Deadly Stingaree

Corey Lynn Fayman

Release Date: November 1, 2025

April 23, 1891. San Diego, CA. A presidential visit. A secret plot. This recently discovered manuscript tells the remarkable story of a fourteen-year-old Chinese orphan and his notable friends—a notorious gunslinger, a Buffalo Soldier, a crusading female attorney, and the world’s greatest detective—who saved the president and the Union that day.

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Broken (House of the Mafia Book 1)

by Ivy Davis

Release Date: November 4, 2025

I was forced to marry the devil himself. "In darkness, you shall become mine." I'm married to Dimitri Ivanov—dark, stern, and handsome. He wants to break me, to mold me into his perfect wife, but my body betrays me, responding to his dominance. Can I love him and protect myself at the same time, or will I succumb to his darkness?

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Crone of Flames (The Rowanswood Crones Book 2)

by Kirsten Marion

Release Date: October 31, 2025

Missing midlife magic? Check. Missing prince? Also check. When Olivia is called to the fae realm to rescue the prince, she’s accompanied by another crone, a piskie with family problems, and a sarcastic cat familiar with opinions. Now she must reclaim her magic or risk losing everything she’s rebuilt. Cozy fantasy with teeth.

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From Glow to Glue

by Jeffrey Jaime

Release Date: August 23, 2025

From Glow to Glue reveals how leaders can ignite passion and build unbreakable teams through generosity, purpose, and authentic connection. It’s a call to move beyond inspiration to transformation—turning fleeting moments of “glow” into lasting cultures that stick, thrive, and change lives.

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Hard Drop (Colonial Defense Marines Book 1)

by B.R. Keid

Release Date: November 10, 2025

Sergeant Bresto's spec ops team accidentally awakened the Concordat. Now their war fleet is invading his home colony, and his children are trapped in the kill zone. Follow classified orders that could save humanity, or go AWOL to rescue his family from conversion into cybernetic horrors? One Marine's choice. Humanity's fate hangs in the balance.

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The Pulse Between Us

by B. K. Brown

Release Date: November 5, 2025

When a solar storm links scientist Mira Tian and exiled engineer Rafe Anders, their minds fuse in a forbidden telepathic romance. Their bond is the deepest intimacy they’ve ever known—yet Cognixis sees only a resource to exploit. A tense sci-fi romance of star-crossed lovers, danger, and survival.

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The Secret in the Grand Canyon: The Search for Kincaid’s Cave (The Risky Business Chronicle Book 6)

by Hep Aldridge

Release Date: November 1, 2025

In 1909, the Arizona Gazette reported the impossible: a hidden cave in the Grand Canyon, discovered by explorer G.E. Kincaid and filled with Egyptian relics and a Buddha-style idol. The Smithsonian was notified. Days later, the Smithsonian denied it ever happened. Kincaid vanished, and his cave has never been found. But some stories refuse to die!

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Silent Intruder (The FBI Tampa Mystery series Book 3)

by A. M. Holloway

Release Date: November 4, 2025

FBI cyber-agent Nina Dutton thought she’d finally outrun the ghosts of her past. But when a mysterious hacker breaches the Bureau’s firewalls with a chilling message—We know who you are—old nightmares ignite. She knows for certain that one bad command can end everything. Silent Intruder is a high-stakes blend of faith, romance, and suspense.

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Bailing Out

by Leonard Ruhl

Release Date: October 27, 2025

A botched hit on a near-mythical cartel enforcer known to most of the world as "G" leaves him and his pregnant wife, Carmen, running from the law and the people he once considered family. In a world where the only way out is to kill or be killed, G faces the ultimate dilemma: how do you outrun danger when the danger is you?

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Earth's Twisted Peace (Chronicles of Space Book 2)

by Robert Clark

Release Date: October 16, 2025

Soon after the Earth is taken over by a race calling themselves the Teeps, they begin drawing the Earth into more interstellar wars. Now the threats to Earth mount, and humans begin to fear the worst.

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Swimmingly Dead (Ella McBane Mysteries)

by Michele Scott

Release Date: November 11, 2025

When a friend’s death is ruled an overdose, caterer-turned-sleuth Ella McBane knows it’s murder. Digging into a web of deceit and deadly secrets, she discovers the truth is far more dangerous than she imagined—and one misstep could make her the killer’s next target.

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The Last Betrayal of Earth (Chronicles of Space)

by Robert W Clark

Release Date: August 18, 2025

A curious network administrator finds odd VPN traffic going to an unknown base on the back of the moon, which leads to a complete planetary takeover. And a new fight with forces beyond the beleaguered human forces begins, even with the help of new alien allies.

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Midnight at the Back Gate (The Back Gate & Beyond Series Book 1)

by Kae Wagner

Release Date: October 27, 2025

After a tough upbringing, recent high school grad Kelly Chowder lands a security job, plunging her into the world of the ultra-rich. When she saves a prominent surgeon's life, she gains a powerful mentor and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy, forcing her to confront her past. Who can she trust, and what will she risk for justice and for her future?

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Mystery & Thriller Reads for Your Holiday TBR List

Mystery & Thriller Reads for Your Holiday TBR List

Settle in with six gripping mysteries and thrillers perfect for long weekends, quiet nights, and winter unwind time. These stories blend addictive twists with atmospheric suspense, giving you plenty to savor between holiday plans. Ideal for readers looking to add a little intrigue to their seasonal reading stack.



Cinnamon and the Clue in the Cardamom (The Catmint Chronicles Book 1)

by Amanda Sterczyk

Release Date: November 6, 2025

After heartbreak, Rowan retreats to Cresswell-on-Wyrd to revive her late aunt’s café—only to find Aunt Betty’s secret recipe book missing. With wary villagers, the odd Catmint Council, and Cinnamon, a cat who talks near cardamom, Rowan uncovers charms, secrets, and a mystery that may change her future.

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Frontier Vengeance (Frontier Series Book 4)

by Michael Cardwell

Release Date: November 24, 2025

Danny Coogan, now a U.S. Marshal and weeks from becoming a father, uncovers a grisly secret mid-takedown—the murdered son of a colleague. His off-the-books hunt exposes millions in stolen cash, a growing body count, and a ruthless adversary who won’t be taken alive. Only one of them walks away.

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1953: The Shadow of Tunguska (Wings of Time Book 3)

by Szymon Kościanowski

Release Date: November 2, 2025

Korea burns, and the Cold War ignites. U.S. Marine Captain Jack Kostanov is drawn into a mission erased from every record — one that could tip the balance of world power. From aircraft carriers to the frozen Tunguska, he races against time, technology, and betrayal.

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Forget You Saw Her (Ask for Andrea)

by Noelle West Ihli

Release Date: November 4, 2025

Across the country, notes taped to restroom stalls read, “On a date that isn’t going well? Ask for Andrea at the bar. We’ll make sure you get home safe.” But Andrea—the girl behind the campaign—didn't make it home safe. She disappeared without a trace at seventeen. The police labeled her a runaway, and the case went cold. That is, until her mother, Sabina, starts digging for answers.

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Judge and Jury (A Rain City Legal Thriller Book 7)

by Stephen Penner

Release Date: November 16, 2025

Seattle attorney Dan Raine is hired by an old friend, Judge Michael Hawkins, to help with a delicate family matter. Hawkins’s son has been romancing Lydia Szabo, the daughter of a local crime lord, and now owes her brother a large sum of money.

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You'll Never Know

by Caleb Stephens

Release Date: November 18, 2025

When his wife and unborn child are abducted, Grant Wilson races against the clock in this pulse-pounding thriller packed with riddles, danger, and the desperate fight to save his family, perfect for fans of Adrian McKinty’s The Chain.

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Romance Novels for Every Kind of Romantic

Romance Novels for Every Kind of Romantic

From slow burns to whirlwind passions, these six novels capture love in all its messy, beautiful forms. Each book gives you characters who feel real, flawed, and deeply worth rooting for. A perfect collection for anyone who believes in serendipity, soulmates, and the magic of finding home in someone else.



Theirs to Hunt (Girls Like Us Book 1)

by Salem Hurley

Release Date: September 9, 2025

Grayson and Brooks chose her. Father and son. Both obsessed. Reagan was never prey; she was the one they'd been waiting for. Now two men will do anything to claim her. But Reagan doesn't run. She makes a plan. Who will be the Prey? Fast-paced, multi-POV. Complete duet in KU. Book 1 sets the foundation, and Book 2 is the fuel.

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Three Alphas and a Curvy Omega

by Beck Winters

Release Date: November 12, 2025

Emily’s holiday plan was simple: cocoa, brownies, and ignoring her ruined career. Instead, her car dies in a blizzard, and she’s rescued by a pack of three alphas. Now she’s snowed in with a grump, a flirt, and a too-perceptive alpha who all insist on taking care of her. And when her heat arrives early? They start groveling like she’s the last sugar cookie on earth.

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Puck Me It's Christmas! (Maplewood Falls Book 2)

by Alina Jacobs

Release Date: November 18, 2025

We’re adding an NHL head-coaching job to the Yule log dumpster fire of my holiday season. I lost my apartment and had to move back home for the holidays. My mom sneaks into my bedroom to watch me sleep because she “can’t help it. I missed my little girl so much, Ellie!” And my day-drinking granny has declared herself the team's new equipment manager so she can ogle hockey butts in the locker room.

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Christmas Mafia Prince

by K.A. Merikan

Release Date: November 21, 2025

All I want is to join my family for their annual Christmas hunt. But no, because that’s apparently only for married men. Like I need a ring on my finger to shoot a man in the back. Oh, yes, the tradition is hunting people. We keep some enemies alive and let them think they can escape. It’s just a bit of festive fun, really, so it infuriates me that I, their best hitman, can't take part.

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Checked Out by the Grinch

by Khloe Summers

Release Date: November 16, 2025

If you love spicy small-town Christmas romances with a grumpy mountain man, a curvy sunshine heroine, and a swoony age gap burn that turns very hot, this one’s for you. Think snowed-in cabin, forced proximity, steamy bookish banter, and a grinch who gets very naughty under the mistletoe. As always, this title comes with Khloe’s Easy Escape Seal: no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA that’ll leave you warm all winter long.

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Cookies & Claws

by Fleur DeVillainy

Release Date: November 18, 2025

When witch Hazel Tolbert moves to a snow-dusted mountain town the week before Christmas, all she wants is a cozy holiday season filled with lights, cocoa, and most importantly, the perfect Christmas tree. Too bad the whole town is sold out.

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Literary Journeys Into Heart, Hope & Humanity

Literary Journeys Into Heart, Hope & Humanity

These six powerful novels dive into moments of upheaval, growth, and the tender connections that redefine us. Each book examines the human experience through vivid characters and richly textured storytelling. Ideal for readers drawn to intimate, contemplative narratives that balance heartbreak with hope.



A Night in the Vine

by Patricia Mahon

Release Date: November 24, 2025

Two writers travel to California wine country to find 'the grape whisperer' of the Central Coast. When they encounter a powerful Pacific storm, they must find refuge in a remote wine estate with four strangers. With no electricity or cell signal, the diverse group spends the night drinking wine and taking turns telling the story of their life.

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To Keep Her From Harm

by Diana Krantz

Release Date: October 17, 2025

A single mother’s desperate attempt to protect her daughter from potential danger draws them into a web of secrets and hidden identities—raising the haunting question: how far is too far when a parent is fighting to keep their child safe?

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A Perfect Act

by James Mallory

Release Date: November 10, 2025

Alonzo Probe is a private investigator operating in a world of hard-edged, cynical characters in mid-1970s Detroit. Probe deals with issues of loyalty, trust, betrayal, and murder while pushing to find the killer of his childhood friend.

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Those Who Dare Not

by Jeff Nebeker-Johnson

Release Date: November 14, 2025

Those Who Dare Not is the story of a slave, Liza, and her master, Jasper Davidson. Although Marse Davidson is married to Miss Arabella, he finds the young house servant irresistible. Their clandestine affair is reported to Miss Arabella, who violently takes matters into her own hands. Master and slave are separated during the War Between the States, but are reunited by their young daughter. Jasper must now choose to remain with his wife and sons or attempt a future with his slave and their daughter.

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One Little Mistake

by Miranda Rijks

Release Date: November 9, 2025

They were best friends forever. Then Kate made one little mistake… Kate thought the spreadsheet was harmless—a private ranking of her four best friends detailing their various strengths and weaknesses. But when it leaks online and goes viral, her carefully curated life implodes. Social invitations vanish, her business crumbles, and even her marriage starts to fall apart. It’s as if the silken thread that has been holding everything together has been pulled, and now it’s all unravelling.

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Queen Esther

by John Irving

Release Date: November 4, 2025

After forty years, John Irving returns to the world of his bestselling classic novel and Academy Award–winning film, The Cider House Rules, revisiting the orphanage in St. Cloud’s, Maine, where Dr. Wilbur Larch takes in Esther, a Viennese-born Jew whose life is shaped by anti-Semitism.

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Magical Fantasy and Sci-Fi Reads to Ignite Your Imagination

Magical Fantasy and Sci-Fi Reads to Ignite Your Imagination

Discover six stories woven with enchantment, cosmic wonder, and characters who challenge the odds in extraordinary ways. From spellbinding realms to futuristic frontiers, these books invite you to stretch your imagination and embrace the unexpected. A perfect lineup for anyone who loves tales that spark curiosity and awe.



The Legend of Damndrake (Draghi Chronicles Book 1)

by N. E. White

Release Date: November 8, 2025

When a shapeshifting dragon and her adopted sister flee the White Wastes and enter human-dragon society, Damndrake thought her life would get easier. She was dead wrong. Can Damndrake get a job, navigate dragon politics, and keep her sister safe in a world bereft of the one thing she’s got plenty of? Of course, she can. She’s a legend.

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A Crown of Secrets and Lies (The Halfling Princess Chronicles Book 1)

by K.D. Eagan

Release Date: September 25, 2025

Too human to be fae. Too powerful to be human. When the king dies, and war erupts, halfling princess Astreilles must lead a kingdom that has always feared her. Hunted by rebels and haunted by forbidden magic, she’ll learn the greatest danger isn’t the war—but the weapon sent to end her.

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A Judgement of Powers (Inheritance of Magic Book 3)

by Benedict Jacka

Release Date: November 4, 2025

In a world where magic is controlled by wealthy families and vast corporations, one young man will need all the help he can get in this riveting contemporary fantasy from the author of the Alex Verus novels. Stephen Oakwood’s ambitions used to be simple. Pay his bills, track down his father, and take care of his cat. Maybe study a little magic after work, if he had time. Now it’s a year later, and he’s got everything he wanted. But it’s come with a price.

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Sigma

by DD Prince

Release Date: November 2, 2025

Cicely Oakes is drawn to investigate news of a scentless sigma shifter living on her pack's land. She quickly finds out why she's never met this mysterious wolf shifter. He's been avoiding her for a very good reason. She's his fated mate. And Jared Stone knew that if he set eyes on her, she'd be in danger. His wolf is not within his control. His wolf is a deadly super predator that wants to unleash massive teeth and claws on every being it meets.

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Kestrel Class (Volume I)

by Toby Neighbors

Release Date: November 10, 2025

For self-taught engineer Ben Griminski, life is perilous and hard. Living on the junk world of Torrent Four, Ben scours the vast fields of trash, wreckage, and derelict ships in search of anything of value while avoiding the Salvage Scalpers, a gang that takes whatever it wants and enslaves anyone with a knack for finding valuables in the endless mounds of trash.

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Thread and Stone

by Maeve Brooks

Release Date: November 10, 2025

Enslaved on an alien planet, Amara chooses vengeance over submission, but can she convince the alien king she saved to help her tear down the system that put her there in the first place?

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Biographies and Memoirs of Meaning and Impact

Biographies and Memoirs of Meaning and Impact

Explore six extraordinary lives that shaped history, inspired change, and left lasting legacies. Each biography delves into personal triumphs, challenges overcome, and pivotal moments that defined these remarkable individuals. Perfect for readers seeking inspiration, insight, and a deeper understanding of human resilience and achievement.



Unknowing the Known (Courageous New Dawn Book 12)

by Peter Last

Release Date: October 31, 2025

What if awakening isn’t about becoming more — but remembering what’s real? Unknowing the Known explores vibration, fear, and the power of awareness to help you rediscover your true self and awaken to a deeper way of living.

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Decisively Reconciled

by Greg Bearden

Release Date: November 18, 2025

In Decisively Reconciled: The Journey of a Gay Christian Man Accepting Himself and His Faith, Greg Bearden shares his intimate journey of reconciling his sexuality with his lifelong Christian faith. For anyone who has ever struggled with questions of identity, belief, and acceptance, this book offers hope, honesty, and perspective.

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Family of Spies

by Christine Kuehn

Release Date: November 25, 2025

It began with a letter from a screenwriter, asking about a story. Your family. World War II. Nazi spies. Christine Kuehn was shocked and confused. When she asked her seventy-year-old father, Eberhard, what this could possibly be about, he stalled, deflected, demurred, and then wept. He knew this day would come.

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Sisters in Death

by Eli Frankel

Release Date: October 28, 2025

Who killed the Black Dahlia? In this eye-opening shocker, an award-winning producer, true-crime researcher, and Hollywood insider finally solves the greatest - and most gruesome - murder mystery of the twentieth century just before its 80th anniversary.

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The Two FBIs

by Nicole Parker

Release Date: November 11, 2025

Special Agent Parker witnessed an internal war between what she refers to as the two FBIs - “FBI 1” and “FBI 2.” While FBI 1 was comprised of honest, unbiased employees dedicated to keeping all Americans safe, FBI 2 used their law enforcement power to push their personal political and social agendas.

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Heart Life Music

by Kenny Chesney & Holly Gleason

Release Date: November 4, 2025

We’ve had a lot of fun, a bunch of challenges, a few moments of wondering “what the hell?”—and more love than any artist deserves. You’re gonna meet so many people, some you’d never expect to see crossing my path, whether it’s the Wailers, Willie Nelson, John Madden, or Grace Potter. Maybe you won’t be surprised at all. I just know this: A whole lot has happened.

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Teenagers, Magic, and Adventure: 6 Young Adult Must-Reads

Teenagers, Magic, and Adventure: 6 Young Adult Must-Reads

Dive into six unforgettable YA novels where teens face magic, mystery, and life-changing adventures. From supernatural powers to hidden secrets, each story explores courage, friendship, and self-discovery. Perfect for readers seeking thrilling tales and heartwarming moments.



Reborn (The Reborn Chronicles Book 1)

by John Chirillo

Release Date: October 18, 2025

Torn between faith and science, Jonah discovers powers that defy explanation. As he searches for truth, he must confront forces that could save—or destroy—everything he loves. Reborn is a supernatural coming-of-age thriller about destiny, belief, and awakening.

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Crowntide (The Lightlark Saga Book 4)

by Alex Aster

Release Date: December 2, 2025

Isla Crown has charted a new destiny and leapt into the unknown, determined to defeat her insidious ancestor, Lark, no matter the cost. But Skyshade is nothing as she anticipated, and she’ll have to use all of her skills just to survive, let alone end Lark for good.

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Bold Plan (The Path of Dragons Book 6)

by Pedro Urvi

Release Date: November 15, 2025

Nahia just turned fifteen. She is a human with dragon blood who tries to hide it in a world ruled by tyrannical dragons that have enslaved all the races. The all-powerful dragons select her to attend a martial school where those who are of the blood and manifest the Power are sent to learn to fight for their lords. She will have to endure a training of sword and magic that only the strongest will survive in an academy where a simple look, a small mistake, or a sign of weakness can cost you your life.

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We Fell Apart

by E. Lockhart

Release Date: November 4, 2025

The invitation arrives out of the blue. In it, Matilda discovers a father she’s never met. Kingsley Cello is a visionary, a reclusive artist. And when he asks her to spend the summer at his seaside home, Hidden Beach, Matilda expects to find a part of herself she’s never fully understood.

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The House Saphir

by Marissa Meyer

Release Date: November 4, 2025

Mallory Fontaine is a fraud. Though she comes from a long line of witches, the only magic she possesses is the ability to see ghosts, which is rarely as useful as one would think. She and her sister have maintained the family business, eking out a paltry living by selling bogus spells to gullible buyers and conducting tours of the infamous mansion where the first of the Saphir murders took place.

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Coldwire

by Chloe Gong

Release Date: November 4, 2025

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes the start of a daring new dystopian series where humanity has moved to virtual reality to flee their deteriorating world, following two young soldiers who must depend on unlikely allies in their fight for survival.

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Lessons in Business That Shape Success: 6 Curated Picks for You

Lessons in Business That Shape Success

Explore stories of ambition, strategy, and perseverance in the world of business. Each tale highlights the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators. These lessons inspire readers to think critically, act boldly, and pursue their goals with clarity.



The Quantumized Career

by K. M. McClymer and Marlene M. Page

Release Date: July 1, 2025

The data doesn’t lie: most workers are sleepwalking through soul-crushing jobs—and now AI is coming for them. Reports warn millions of roles will vanish by 2030. The old career playbook? Dead. Millennials, Gen Zers, and anyone ready to shatter outdated myths—this Thanksgiving, don’t just give thanks for what you have… take control of what’s next.

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Clean Up Your Client List

by Jennifer Delano

Release Date: November 3, 2025

Some clients are worth every second. Others drain your time, energy, and even your bank account. Every freelancer and entrepreneur knows them: the scammer, the dummy, the creep, the drifter, the freeloader, the whiner, and the permanently dissatisfied client. The truth? Over half of all small businesses face scams, and countless freelancers lose thousands chasing the wrong clients.

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Bitcoin Is For Everyone

by Natalie Brunell

Release Date: November 18, 2025

Let’s face it—we all sense something is wrong. People have lost faith in the future. They feel left behind as the cost of homes, university fees, and even groceries continue to skyrocket. While the rich grow exponentially richer, life for the average person has become increasingly unaffordable. Bitcoin Is for Everyone invites us to consider a jaw-dropping idea – that one problem lies at the root of all the others.

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Say Yes to Own Your Success

by Ron Stein

Release Date: December 2, 2025

In Say YES! to Own Your Success, Ron Stein takes you on a personal and practical journey to uncover the power of embracing opportunities with courage, focus, and intention. Through personal anecdotes, hard-won lessons, and proven strategies, this book—and accompanying online workbook—shows how saying YES strategically can create new possibilities and help you design the life you truly want.

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Faceplant

by Dr. Melisa Buie & Others

Release Date: November 24, 2025

By exploring your subconscious patterns of response to failure, Faceplant brings a fresh new mindset to life's tripping hazards. It's time to edit your story and let the adventure begin. Discover tools to define new patterns for yourself, create fresh opportunities for engaging in life, and support others as they navigate the gravity of their failures.

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Think Bigger, Lead Better

by Rick Tollakson

Release Date: November 4, 2025

In Think Bigger, Lead Better, Rick Tollakson shares the “Eight to Great” principles that fueled his company’s transformation from a modest real estate company into a thriving, diversified organization. With decades of leadership experience, he reveals how to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, build a strong company culture, and drive real, sustainable success.

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