I’m a bit behind but wanted to share about some exciting new books out in November. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARCs!

Again and Again by Jonathan Evison. Eugene “Geno” Miles is living out his final days in a nursing home and is insistent on having lived not just one life but many – all the way back to medieval Spain. I read one of this author’s books before and really enjoyed it so I’m excited about this one. On sale 11/7/2023.

Good Taste by Caroline Scott. You can tell a lot about a person from what they like to eat… England in 1932 is in the grip of the Great Depression and Stella Douglas, an author o, is a bit depressed herself. But just as she thinks her writing career is over, she is being commissioned to write a history of English food. On sale 11/7/2023.

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally. When Lady Petra Forsyth’s fiancé and soulmate dies just weeks ahead of their wedding, she makes the shocking proclamation—in front of London’s loosest lips—that she will never remarry. A new Regency-era series with a feminist spin. On sale 11/14/2023.

So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan. A collection of three short stories that explorelove, lust, betrayal, and the ever-intriguing interchanges between women and men. On sale 11/14/2023.

Good Girls Don’t Die by Christina Henry. Celia wakes up in a house that’s supposed to be hers. There’s a little girl who claims to be her daughter and a man who claims to be her husband, but Celia knows this family—and this life—is not hers… And, just like Celia there are two other stories of two other women who are also trapped.  On sale 11/14/2023.

The Fiction Writer by Jillian Cantor. The once-rising literary star Olivia Fitzgerald is down on her luck. Her most recent novel was a flop but when a high-paying ghostwriting opportunity comes up  Olivia is all too willing to sign the NDA. Soon though she’s trapped in a mystery of her own. On sale 11/28/2023.

Do any of these sound good to you? Which one would you be interested in? Let me know what new releases you are excited about.

The end of the year is quickly approaching and all I want to do is hit “pause.” Is anyone with me on that?

It has been a super busy time at work for me and I’m tired and in need of sleep. I think back to when I was in my 20s and could easy go out clubbing with friends or stay up all night reading and be back at work like nothing. Where is that energy?

Anyway, despite the busyness of the the last couple of months, we’ve had some really fun times too. My husband and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary earlier this month. I can’t believe it! Who would have thought that what started out as a random pen pal exchange would become a sweet friendship, turn into a long distance love affair and finally a marriage! We were very lucky indeed to find one another.

But how about you? I hope you are all doing well and reading a lot of great books. I have been reading although not as much as I would like but I’ve finished two books for Novellas in November. I read Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel and The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West. I really enjoyed both of those reads.

One of my dear friends is visiting this weekend so I’m excited to see her so not sure how much time I’ll have for reading but I’m definitely looking forward to next week. With the Thanksgiving holiday that means a few days off from work and more time to enjoy some rest.

Again sorry for the sporadic posts around here lately but wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead and keep on reading good stuff!