I’ll be honest and say I haven’t thought about what I want to read in November before starting this post, other than one book. I’m quite possibly in the worst reading slump of my life, to the point that I’m considering not doing my ‘12 Books of Christmas’ series next year. It would be a shame as I’ve done it for the last six years (including this year’s posts that will be coming in December).
Anyway, enough about Christmas. It’s time to talk about the books I’m (hopefully) going to read in November.
Sundown: A Time Capsule Society Mystery by Michael DiMartino
Technically, this is a podcast series, but as it’s fiction I’ll be treating it as an audiobook. Plus I always say if you can add something to your Goodreads, it counts.
I’ve fallen out of love with audiobooks recently, so I’m hoping a full production, full cast story will reignite my love for them. This is around 4 and a half hours long, so a fairly quick read. So I’m actually looking forward to it. I need short reads at the moment, my motivation and focus are at an all time low.
Synopsis: What if you could travel back in time 100 years and right the wrongs of the past—would you take the risk? “Sundown: A Time Travel Society Mystery” is a wildly imaginative podcast from Michael Dante DiMartino, the co-creator of the animated classics “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “The Legend of Korra.”
“Sundown” explores the story of a group of teens who go back into the past and uncover secrets about themselves, their families, their town—and America. 17-year-old Darius Hightower (played by Emmy-nominated actor Asante Blackk of “When They See Us”) is just about the only Black person in his small New England town of Norhaven. Adopted by a wealthy white family when he was a baby, Darius has learned to keep his head down and not challenge his family or its history. But when the outspoken Sanaa Starr (played by NAACP Image Award-winner Storm Reid of “Euphoria”) transfers to his high school and starts asking questions, Darius re-examines the truth about his ancestors’ involvement in the town’s most infamous murder.
A time capsule from 1920 may hold some clues, but when Norhaven’s most powerful conspire to destroy its contents, it’s up to Darius, Sanaa, and their friends (including “Reservation Dogs” star Devery Jacobs) to investigate what really happened.
After a strange incident sends them back 100 years to the scene of the crime, their fact-finding mission becomes life-or-death. Forced to confront their town’s prejudiced past, the teens race against time in order save an innocent man’s life and clear his name. “Sundown” is a sci-fi mystery adventure like you’ve never heard before.
The Sad Ghost Club Volume 2: Find Your Kindred Spirits by Lize Meddings
I was very kindly sent a physical copy of the companion novel to this graphic novel series: A Hopeful Guide to Getting Through Bad Days, so it’s about time I continue the series. I have a feeling this will be a good pick me up as I’ve been struggling with my anxiety recently and it’s always nice to know you’re not alone.
Synopsis: Ever felt anxious or alone? Like you don’t belong anywhere? Like you’re almost… invisible? Find your kindred spirits at The Sad Ghost Club. (You are not alone. Shhh. Pass it on.)
When two strangers meet at a party and realise they both feel different from everyone else there, they start the The Sad Ghost Club – a secret society for the anxious and alone, a club for people who think they don’t belong.
But when a third ghost wants to join the club, things get a bit more complicated. Can the two ghosts overcome their insecurities and uncertainties in their new friendship, and find a way to welcome new members to the club?
Love Under Contract by Cassie Connor
I planned to read this book during November months and months ago. My end of year schedule has been planned for about six months now. Yes, I’m actually being organised this year. I like to kick off the Christmas season with some older festive reads, which sounds crazy considering I’ve already 12 by this point.
I don’t know if this book is Christmassy but it is set around Thanksgiving, which I know is in November. But that’s it. Sorry, I’m British, I have no idea what Thanksgiving is actually for/about.
I’m also excited for this as it’s a fake dating book. It’s been a while since I’ve read one. Finger’s crossed it’s good. I really need a good read right now.
Synopsis: When you can’t find the perfect date for the holidays you hire him!
Hotshot lawyer Rebecca Madison is dreading the annual family Thanksgiving break where the question on everyone’s lips will be ‘why are you still single?’.
When it comes to her career, she’s the best of the best, hired for her take-no-prisoners approach and sharp instincts. But when it comes to her love life…well, she hasn’t found the loophole for happy ever after yet.
So when she has a one night stand with a gorgeous stranger she meets in a bar, Becca decides to do what she does best: make a deal with Mr One Night to be her Mr Right (just for the holidays).
With an iron-clad contract setting out the terms for their fake relationship, Becca has one important point. Clause 1.a. No kissing, no sex (as mind-blowing as it was), and absolutely no emotional attachment!
But five thousand miles from home and spending every waking moment in the company of a man who makes her feel things she’s never felt before, just how easy will it be for Becca to stick to her own rules…
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