Books of the Month November 2024

November is a month with plenty to be thankful for, including more great books to read. While it can be tricky to fit in time for reading with all the hustle and bustle, some books were just too good to pass up. To find out which books captivated our readers the most, check out their top picks for Books of the Month for November 2024. RomanceGone CountryBy Katrina MarieGone Country is a friends-with-benefits small-town romance novel by Katrina Marie. To prove that she is deserving of a promotion she really needs Stella has to move to the small town of Asheville temporarily, However, this turns out to be not as easy as she thought it would be after mishaps like her car ending up in a ditch and a snake interrupting her hot shower. The only upside is Johnny, the mechanic who comes to her rescue and offers to fix her car. He also offers to show her everything the town has to offer with no strings attached, which is perfect for Stella as she doesn’t plan on staying long. Unfortunately, the playful, and kind Johnny soon has her questioning herself. Mystery & ThrillerThe Girl Who Made Them PayBy Tikiri HerathThe Girl Who Made Them Pay is a vigilante crime suspense novel by Tikiri Herath. It is part of the Red Heeled Rebels International series and sees Asha and Katy, land at Heathrow International airport after a terrifying transatlantic flight. However, just when the two friends let their guard down Katy is abducted by a man in a black suit who pushes her into a waiting London cab. Asha only has one thin clue to guide her as she races across London to find her missing friend. Then, just as the trail gets cold, she receives an offer of help from three strangers. Asha has no idea if they are who they say they are, but with time running out, she has no choice. Children’s BookYou Name It, Gram Made ItBy Carylee CarringtonYou Name It, Gram Made It is a Thanksgiving story of family and love by Carylee Carrington. The story follows young Trey, who wakes up on Thanksgiving morning and joins his family on the three-hour drive to his great-grandmother. Upon arrival, Trey learns the true meaning of soul food and family tradition. Trey also discovers that Thanksgiving is more than just about the food after witnessing acts of generosity. Young AdultGangs of Athol: The Summer I Grew UpBy Clark GrahamGangs of Athol is part of the Novels of North Idaho series by Clark Graham. Billy has just finished sixth grade but fears that his summer is doomed. Not only has he been kicked out of his bicycle gang, leaving him with no friends to hang out with, but his mother is also more secretive than ever. His biggest fear is that she has a boyfriend, but Billy also notices a man watching their house from across the street and an evil-looking stranger asking about his family all over town. Although his mother promised him that all would be revealed when he is a teen, this just makes Billy dread his upcoming birthday. FantasyThe Vision PreludeBy Joshua LanderosThe Vision Prelude: Law of Sacrilege Season 1 is the first book in the Tales from the Avah Saga series by Joshua Landeros. It is the tale of Pinus Ave Longavian, a young warrior born and raised in the rainforest-covered mountains of Jingseh. However, since he was a boy he wanted to see the wider world and saw the open sea as his salvation from the war and public strife surrounding him. Pinus travels to the unexplored continent of Sebel, resulting in the meeting of vastly different people. Unfortunately, while prosperity seems within reach for all, there is also a mistrust and malice lurking beneath the surface. Historical FictionThe Garden Keeper of AuschwitzBy Naama Levy EylamThe Garden Keeper of Auschwitz by Naama Levy Eylam is a World War 2 historical novel based on the true story of a holocaust survivor. In 1942 Liva celebrates her 24th birthday but is then forcibly taken from her Slovakian village to an unknown Nazi labor camp. With the loss of her friends, family, and humanity, the always optimistic Livia is on the verge of abandoning all hope of surviving. However, after a horrifying year of torment, she is sent to work in the farms of Auschwitz, which becomes a lifeline for her. HorrorThe Boys of DozierBy Daryl McKenzieThe Boys of Dozier by Daryl McKenzie is set in Marianna, Florida, where the citizens become pretty to a dark evil that leaves dead bodies in their wake. Some even claim to have seen the demonic spirits of the boys killed at the now-defunct Dozier Boys Home. David Jenkin is a young clairvoyant who might be the only hope of ending the murders as he knows the Boy’s murderous plans. However, David has remained silent for fear of being thrown back into a mental institution. This changes when the love of his life is threatened, forcing David to act. Literary FictionCanceledBy Tim CannCanceled is Tim Cann's satiric, humorous take on social media and reality television. The story centers around Lane Bryannt, a shameless debutante, and her two blonde alt-right social media influencer daughters, Angela and Virginia. The trio ends up in contemporary left-coast Los Angeles, where they become trapped on a dystopian reality television show of their own making. Science FictionThe Sapien EmpireBy Nathan OgloffThe Sapien Empire is the first book in the series of the same name by Nathan Ogloff. The protagonist, Shindo Dacan, lives in a post-apocalyptic hell where helplessness is a way of life. When his friend is killed by the brutal tyrant he’s sworn to serve, Shindo sets out to get rid of the tyrant and build a better world for the people. However, his vengeful desire sets him on a treacherous path that forces Shindo to question his own abilities as a leader.    Non-FictionWhat Freud Got WrongBy Doron PoratWhat Freud Got Wrong features essays on childhood and consciousness by Doron Porat. Through these, the author explains why Freud’s theory of childhood is not only philosophically, but fundamentally wrong. However, Porat also offers a framework that is based on Freud’s inspiration and antithesis for a bold and original discussion about the very nature of what it means to be human.