14 Perfect Page-Turners for Your November Book Club

If you’re searching for the perfect November book club read for 2024, this list has some excellent recommendations. For November, I imagine eerie and atmospheric novels, cozy fantasy with secrets, or uplifting books that inspire hope. Whether your reading group enjoys mystery, fantasy, or feel-good novels, these books will be great choice. From First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig to Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, your book club will absolutely love these picks!

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14 Best November Book Club Picks

Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber

Midnight at the Blackbird Café is like a warm hug. It has the cozy vibes of Southern charm and magical realism. Anna Kate returns to Wicklow, Alabama, intending to close her late Granny Zee’s café. What was supposed to be a quick trip turns to journey of self-discovery. Anna is drawn into the quirky small-town life and its secret recipe for blackbird pie. If you’re looking for a heartwarming, magical story for your November book club, this one is a must pick.

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Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward

Let Us Descend is a great reimagining of American slavery. The book follows Annis, an enslaved girl navigating the horrors of her journey through the South. Annis’s memories and connection to her ancestry give comfort and strength as she faces unimaginable hardships. If are looking for deeply emotional novel filled with resilience, love, and survival, this book is a fabulous choice.

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First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

First Lie Wins is the story of Evie Porter , who is working undercover for a mysterious boss. Her latest target, Ryan, complicates things as she starts to imagine a different future. But when her past threatens to resurface, she struggles to hide her true identity. This was one of the most twisted thrillers from the 2024 book releases, and I really enjoyed it. So if your reading group loves a gripping plot centered around identity and deception, this is a must-read for November.

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The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas

After Mexico’s War of Independence, Beatriz marries for security but discovers her new home is haunted. The eerie Hacienda San Isidro holds dark secrets. Beatriz seeks help from a priest with forbidden powers to fight the evil lurking inside. The Hacienda is a supernatural thriller with the elements of gothic and historical drama. If your group loves atmospheric reads with a twist of romance, this is a great pick.

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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

The Midnight Library is my favorite book from the author Matt Haig. The story is about Nora Seed who discovers a library between life and death. Soon she begins to explore the lives she could have lived. The best part about the book was the concept of regret and second chances . As she navigates different lives, Nora realizes the “perfect life” might not exist. If you love novels that encourage deep reflection on life, get this book. Check out more book club questions for The Midnight Library and also The Midnight Library best quotes.

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How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

How to Read a Book follows Violet, just out of prison, who meets Harriet, a retired teacher, and Frank, grieving his wife. Their lives connect at a bookstore, and their shared love of stories changes each of them. The book beautifully shows how literature can heal, exploring grief, redemption, and human connection. If you are looking for an uplifting book club read for November, this is a great book.

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Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Assistant to the Villain is one of my favorite cozy fantasy reads. Evie Sage becomes assistant to a terrifying yet attractive villain. But danger lurks as someone plots against her boss.I really enjoyed the banter, sexual tension, and the familial themes in the book If you want something light, funny, and romantic, this is the perfect November pick!

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The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson

Mabel’s husband has passed away, leaving her one final list with just one cryptic task: “Find D”. Mabel is convinced she has to track down her old best friend, Dot, who she hasn’t seen in over sixty years. But what starts as a simple search becomes a heartwarming journey of reconnection, where Mabel finds herself helping strangers along the way. If you love books like Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine or The Keeper of Stories, you will absolutely enjoy this one.

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The House Witch by Delemhach

The House Witch is another cozy fantasy with the blend of magic, lightheartedness and romance. Finlay Ashowan enjoys his quiet life as a royal cook, hiding his magic. But when discovered, he’s swept into court intrigue, romance, and spying. You will love discussing this feel good fantasy and Fin and his kitten familiar, Kraken.

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Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

Opal is stuck in a dying town until she gets a job at the mysterious Starling House. As she uncovers its dark history, she realizes there are forces lurking beneath the surface. The house feels both like a trap and the home she never had. If you want to discuss a moody and atmospheric book for November, Starling House is just perfect.

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The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec

The Witch’s Heart is a retelling of Norse mythology that follows Angrboda, a witch who falls in love with Loki. After being burned by Odin, she escapes to the wilderness and meets Loki. Together, they have three unusual children, each with their own destiny. As Angrboda’s powers return, she must decide whether to accept the fate she has seen or fight to change it.

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Never Lie by Freida McFadden

Never Lie is one of those locked-room mysteries that will have you on the edge of your seat. Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are trapped in a remote mansion during a winter storm. Tricia discovers secret tapes from the missing former owner, a psychiatrist. If you enjoy creepy mansions, dark secrets, and unreliable narrators, this spooky read is perfect for November. I really loved this book , I couldn’t stop reading! Also check out book club questions For Never Lie.

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Keep It in the Family by John Marrs

Mia and Finn are renovating their dream home when they find a horrifying message scratched into the wall: “I WILL SAVE THEM FROM THE ATTIC”. From there, the creepy factor skyrockets as they uncover the dark history of the house. The psychological tension in this book was really intense. If you’re into haunted house vibes with a psychological thriller twist, this one will give you all the creeps for November!

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I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

I’ve never read a memoir that was so powerful yet full of dark humor. I had no idea who Jennette McCurdy was, but her story about growing up as a child star and managing her controlling mother is both heartbreaking and eye-opening. She discusses disordered eating and family issues with raw honesty and wit. If you are looking for inspiring memoir books for November book club, you should get this book. Related: 39 I’m Glad My Mom Died Book Club Questions & Snack Ideas

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I hope you found a few new books to add to your November book club list!

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