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It’s time to check out book club picks for November 2026!
It’s so crazy we are planning out the last two months of the 2026 reading year! I can’t get over how many fantastic books were published this year. And it looks like 2027 will be another strong year as well.
So, in other words, your TBR will never end, haha. Just like mine!
My monthly list is a combination of new releases and older titles. Each has very different genres and unique storylines. If you’re seeking even more new releases, head over to my huge must-read book club picks for 2026 list that feature lots of buzzy new books.
Let’s get to the November list!
Whale Harborby Mary Beth Keane
This year has been a strong one for literary fiction. There have been so many stories that have resonated with book clubs and have lasting power too. You’ll want to add Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane to this list as well.
Mary Beth Keane is the author of books such as Ask Again, Yes andThe Half Moon. While she tackles different subject matters, her stories are very emotional and heartfelt. It really paints a picture of the human experience and all its complexity.
And there’s a ton of buzz with Whale Harbor, which just got announced as a Good Morning America Book Club Pick. This is a multigenerational saga that follows 11 (!) brothers as they all set out for different paths.
Wow, 11 brothers. I’m so curious how this one will unfold.
Friends and Familyby Natalie Baszile
Natalie Baszile’s 2014 debut novel, Queen Sugar, was named one of the San Francisco Chronicle’s Best Books of the Year, a finalist for an NAACP Image Award, and became even more of a cultural phenomenon when it was adapted for seven seasons by Ava DuVernay and co-produced by Oprah Winfrey for OWN.
She returns with a new novel, Friends and Family. Two best friends are at odds over their beliefs on race, identity, and allyship, especially when it comes to their teenage children. This story is an in-depth look at friendship and loyalty, privilege, race, and community. So looking forward to this one.
The Natural Orderby Matthew Aldrich
If you love book-to-film adaptations, be sure to check out The Natural Order by Matthew Aldrich. The premise is so unique and interesting: a billionaire tech visionary creates a method to stop aging. However, an extremist group sets out to ruin him, which, as a result, forces an unexpected reunion with his estranged son, who is dying of old age.
While it’s very much a page-turner, the publisher says the heart of the story is the father/son relationship.
This is Matthew’s first novel, but no doubt you’re well-versed with some of his other work, including writing the Academy Award-winning Coco for Pixar, and Warner Bros just greenlit his screenplay for Dynamic Duo, the Robin origin story.
Even before Atria acquired The Natural Order, the film rights were bought by Universal Pictures for actor Glen Powell to star in, and with Barry Jenkins, who won the Academy Award for Moonlight, attached to direct. And Matthew is also writing the screenplay.
So be sure to read the book before the adaptation comes out!
Peregrine Hillby Nina de Gramont
In 2022, Nina de Gramont published The Christie Affair, which was a huge hit with book clubs, even becoming a Reese’ Book Club selection. I really enjoyed that unique take on the real-life disappearance of Agatha Christie.
Nina returns with her latest novel, Peregrine Hill. The novel is inspired in part by Nina’s great-grandmother, who was forced into an arranged marriage with a man 30+ years her senior.
It’s set in Gilded Age New York to Rhode Island; the story takes a closer look at where a forced marriage, family secrets, and the fight for freedom collide. Very much looking forward to it.
In This Life or Anotherby Melissa Payne
For fans of The Midnight Library, consider In This Life or Another. On the eve of his 60th birthday, a man awakes to a strange realm between life and death. There, he will come to terms with the life he lived versus the one he didn’t pursue.
These kinds of stories are ideal for book club discussion, as there’s always so much to analyze and consider. I think everyone can reflect back on when they made a crucial decision, and wonder what would have happened if they chose another path. Excited to read this one.
The Heightsby Ian Rankin
If you’re looking for a high-paced thriller, check out The Heights by Ian Rankin. The story takes place in a luxury high-rise apartment full of wealthy residents, from a young pop star to a gangster’s wife.
But everything turns upside down when the nighttime concierge is found dead in the lobby. Now a detective is questioning every resident, and soon secrets will be revealed.
This promises to be a wild ride with plenty of twists.
Tiger’s Mouthby Lucy Tan
Tiger’s Mouth is a story about friendship, ambition, and identity. It follows two very different men. One is the son of caterers from Queens who studies the rich from afar, and the second is the depressed son of a billionaire. The two form a friendship, but will eventually become fierce opponents.
I’m quite curious about this one and the in-depth look at the complicated dynamics of friends.
Older Titles
The Christie Affairby Nina De Gramont
If you haven’t read The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont yet, now is a great time to do so! This is a fictional take on the real-life disappearance of Agatha Christie. Nina de Gramont takes the truth and spins it into this engaging, suspenseful story about one woman’s quest to regain what she lost.
It was very engaging and surprising. For more about the book, check out my review here and my book club questions here.
The Irish Goodbyeby Heather Aimee O’Neill
For those seeking a story that takes place during Thanksgiving, which there are not a ton of stories that do, be sure to check out The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O’Neill. The story focuses on family coming back together for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The family experienced a tragedy that changed the direction of their lives forever, and there’s also plenty of secrets too. All will come to a head this one particular Thanksgiving. It’s an emotional read that will you make you think. Check out the rest of my review here and my book club questions here.
The Editorby Steven Rowley
The Editor is the first book I read by Steven Rowley, and it’s still my favorite of his. A very heartfelt story about a young writer meeting his editor, who is actually one of the most famous women in the world: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
It truly is a lovely read about friendship, mothers and sons, and so much more. Check out my full review here and book club questions here.
Happy reading!
