21 November Books We Can't Wait to Get Our Hands On

Classic literary characters are plucked from the past and given a smartphone and a 21st century backdrop in Mallory Ortberg's Texts From Jane Eyre. The book is a collection of hilarious text conversations that the author imagines the likes of Scarlett O'Hara, Jane Eyre, Jay Gatsby, and more would have if they were rewritten in our modern digital age.

Out Nov. 4

In It's Not Me, It's You by Mhairi McFarlane, Delia Ross initially blames herself for her failed engagement and confusing relationship, but in her quest to fix things, she starts to realize that she may be blaming the wrong person for her problems.

Out Nov. 6

Christy and Mark Kidd didn't know what they were getting into the night they first discovered the world of swinging but found within it certain elements that both challenged and strengthened their marriage. A Modern Marriage, a candid memoir by the couple, explores their initial skepticism about pushing the boundaries of monogamy and sheds light on the unique forms of modern love that work for different couples.

Out Nov. 18

If you've ever fantasized about Harry Styles, then After We Collided, Anna Todd's follow-up to her first steamy fan-fiction novel based on the One Direction heartthrob, is the November read you need.

Out Nov. 18

Lindsay Hunter doesn't sugarcoat the tough lives of two best friends in Ugly Girls — instead she gives a stark portrayal of Perry and Baby Girl's paths as they both fall victim to the tricks and traps of an online predator.

Out Nov. 4

"I always knew that the rest of my story is gonna be a good one. I don't know how I knew that, but I always did. Ungow! I am Fester the cat. Welcome to my book, everyone!"

So begins Paul Magrs's The Story of Fester Cat, a memoir about a friendly feline who arrived at Paul and Jeremy's home in need of shelter and love but who ended up giving as much back to his newfound humans as they gave to him.

Out Nov. 4

Mermaids, mercenaries, kidnappers, and a tropical island set the stage for Mermaids in Paradise by Lydia Millet, a comical novel about the adventures of two newlyweds with a deeper message at the heart of it.

Out Nov. 3

The fourth novel in the extremely sexy Crossfire Series by Sylvia Day, Captivated by You, delves deeper into the complicated romance between Gideon Cross and Eva Hammel and explores the dark past that hangs over their relationship.

Out Nov. 18

Michelle Hodkin's The Retribution of Mara Dyer is a shocking conclusion to Mara's dark and mysterious story, where "loyalties are betrayed, guilt and innocence tangle, and fate and chance collide."

Out Nov. 6

A mysterious man and a beautiful woman stranded on a desert island together? Sounds like the perfect recipe for a steamy romance. J.S. Cooper's Illusion follows the story of two marooned lovers discovering secrets about each other that may ruin the fragile relationship they've built.

Out Nov. 11

In Farran Smith Nehme's debut novel, Missing Reels, a woman goes on a grand mission to find the missing reels of a long-lost silent film she believes her neighbor may have starred in.

Publishers Weekly says that Nehme "snares the reader with dry wit, portraits of film stars of the past, and dynamic, unconventional protagonists."

Out Nov. 12

In The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects of Discussion, Meghan Daum — author of My Misspent Youth — delivers an equally smart collection of personal insights that dissect our culture and generation with wisdom and humor.

Out Nov. 18

Set in an epic new dimension, sci-fi YA novel A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray is the first book in a trilogy about a girl who seeks revenge for her father's murder — but must jump through multiple dimensions to find the killer.

Out Nov. 4

The Heart Has Its Reasons by bestselling author María Dueñas is a heartfelt story of a woman's thrilling ride to self-discovery as she escapes difficulties in the present day by delving deep into the past history of an exiled Spanish writer.

Out Nov. 11

In Juliet Marillier's Blackthorn and Grim series debut, Dreamer's Pool, magic, mythology, and folklore meet when a prince enlists the aid of a powerful healer to help him escape his impending marriage.

Out Nov. 4

Harlow and Finn's personalities may clash, but that doesn't stop some pretty steamy hookups from happening between the two — in fact, it makes them even sexier. In Dirty Rowdy Thing, Christina Lauren's second installment of the Wild Series, what starts as a booty call quickly turns into more than either party bargained for.

Out Nov. 4

In the digital age, growing up is a whole different (and sometimes more difficult) process than it used to be. Zoe Sugg's novel Girl Online captures what it's like for Penny, alias GirlOnline, as she blogs about high school drama, family, friends, and the boy she is falling for.

Out Nov. 25

If you could explore the innermost thoughts of a person, what would you find? According to Lisa Renee Jones and her Inside Out series, you would find a whole lot of dark, dangerous, and supersexy thoughts. I Belong to You is the latest addition to the author's string of romantic novels that follow Sara McMillan as she discovers and reads journals left in a storage unit.

Out Nov. 18

Megan Amram, a writer for Parks and Recreation and one of Forbes's "30 Under 30 in Hollywood & Entertainment," calls out modern media and its ridiculous campaigns for and about women. Science . . . For Her! offers a well-informed female perspective on women's magazines and online media.

Nov. 4

When a car crash shatters her world, Gillian, now widowed and disfigured by injuries, has to put her life back together and turn her tragedy into something positive. Peter Stamm's All Days Are Night is a novel about self-discovery and "finding reason to go on when all meaning has been stripped from your life."

Out Nov. 4