Books of the Month November 2025

Books of the Month

November

There's a good read on our list this month for every book lover.

As the nights draw in, November’s Books of the Month offer the perfect excuse to curl up with a great read. From Edwardian intrigue in The Bookbinder’s Secret to wartime courage in Small Acts of Resistance, rebellious friendship in Graffiti Girls, and festive mysteries like The Austen Christmas Murders, this month’s selection is rich with drama, wit, and heart. Even better - one lucky member will win a copy of every book on our November list.

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The Bookbinder’s Secret by A.D. Bell. Oxford, 1901. Apprentice bookbinder Lilian Delaney longs for more than her confined life between her father’s shop and the rigid world of men’s professions. When a burned book arrives for repair, Lily discovers a hidden letter speaking of love, fortune, and murder. Drawn into a fifty-year-old mystery and a forbidden romance, she becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth concealed in other books. Her search takes her through London’s eccentric booksellers, private libraries, and secretive collectors, while dark forces close in. As danger mounts, Lily must decide if the truth is worth the cost. Published by HarperCollins. 6th November 2025. £20 Hardback. Pre-Order here 

Small Acts of Resistance by Anita Frank. May 1915. When British airman Henry crashes behind enemy lines in France, local villager Marie hides him in her family’s farmhouse, risking everything. With German officers billeted in their home, every day becomes a perilous balancing act of deception and courage. Amid occupation, fear, and sacrifice, love begins to bloom—a fragile light in the shadow of war. But as loyalties shift and suspicion grows, the choices they make will have consequences long after the guns fall silent. Published by HarperCollins. 20th November 2025. £20 Hardback. Pre-Order here 

Graffiti Girls by Elissa Soave. Amy, Carole, Lenore, and Susan were inseparable at school, dreaming of bright futures. Now, in their forties, they’re tired—of being overlooked, passed over, and told they’re past their best. Fed up and fired up, they take to the streets of Hamilton with spray cans and fury, scrawling feminist slogans on walls in the dead of night. But as their campaign gains attention, rebellion turns risky. Are they ready for the revolution they’ve unleashed—or for the personal reckonings that follow? Published by HarperCollins. 6th November 2025. £9.99 Paperback. Pre-Order here

How Can I Resist You? by Jeevani Charika. Vidya arrives in the quirky seaside town of Waterloo Bay on a secret mission. Her sister’s pregnant after a brief fling with a mystery man from Vidya’s office—and all Vidya has to identify him is a vague description of a chest tattoo. Between eccentric hotel guests, dive-bombing seagulls, and endless work deadlines, she has just two weeks to find him. But complicating matters is Leo, the infuriatingly handsome man who might just be her biggest distraction—or her unexpected ally. Published by HarperCollins. 6th November 2025. £9.99 Paperback. Pre-Order here

The Woman from Book Club by Carrie Hughes. Welcome to Book Club, where everyone has something to hide. Perfect wife Emma, sharp-tongued Jules, world-weary Rosa, daring Marianne, watchful Lucy, and newcomer Lydia seem like friends sharing fiction and wine—until Emma is arrested for her husband’s murder during their meeting. As the women dig into secrets behind the smiles, fiction and reality blur. Hidden affairs, betrayals, and rivalries come to light, and the group realises one of them may be next in the story’s deadly twist. Published by Hera Books. 6th November 2025. £9.99 Paperback. Pre-Order here

Miss Beeton’s Murder Agency by Josie Lloyd. Alice Beeton, distant relative of the famous Mrs Beeton, didn’t expect to be single, childless, and fifty, living with her loyal corgi-Jack Russell mix, Agatha. Her Good Housekeeping Management Agency discreetly supplies domestic staff to London’s elite—until a young housekeeper she placed turns up dead. When the police falter, Alice and Agatha team up with scruffy Detective Rigby to uncover the truth. With wit, precision, and charm, Miss Beeton proves that a well-ordered mind is the sharpest detective tool of all. Published by HarperCollins. 6th November 2025. £9.99 Paperback. Pre-Order here

The Austen Christmas Murders by Jessica Bull. Christmas is coming, but Jane Austen fears a joyless season—until she finds a skeleton in the cellar of Deane Rectory. Her curiosity ignited, Jane investigates the legend of a vanished bride said to haunt the nearby woods. Has she uncovered the truth behind the ghost story—or a far darker crime? As snow falls and festivities begin, Jane must use her wit and reason to untangle a mystery laced with secrets, scandal, and holiday spirit. Published by Michael Joseph. 13th November 2025. £12.99 Hardback. Pre-Order here

The Christmas Magpie by Mark Edwards. Noel and Dani’s first Christmas in their new home should be perfect: gifts, lights, and friendly neighbours. But anonymous presents appear on their doorstep, strange watchers lurk, and everyone seems obsessed with a convicted killer at the nearby women’s prison. When tragedy strikes a festive party, they must uncover who’s targeting them—before they become the next victims. In this chilling Christmas thriller, the merriest season hides the darkest secrets. Published by Michael Joseph. 13th November 2025. £14.99 Hardback. Pre-Order here

The Lake by Jørn Lier Horst. When the dam at Farris Lake is damaged, the water must be drained for repairs. As the lakebed emerges, it reveals long-buried secrets—human remains linked to two cold cases years apart. Detective William Wisting senses a connection between them, one hidden beneath layers of silence and fear. But as he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit and violence stretching far beyond the lake’s edge. Some truths, once exposed, can never be buried again. Published by Michael Joseph. 20th November 2025. £20 Hardback. Pre-Order here

Paul O'Grady - Not the Same Without You by Malcolm Prince. Two years after the death of beloved entertainer Paul O’Grady, his voice still echoes through laughter and memory. Drawing on two decades of friendship and hours of private recordings, Malcolm Prince reveals the man behind the legend: sharp-witted, loyal, mischievous, and deeply private. Through new interviews and unseen moments—from drag stages to radio studios—Prince paints an affectionate, funny, and heartfelt portrait of an extraordinary life and enduring friendship that changed them both. Published by HarperCollins. 6th November 2025. £15.99 Hardback. Pre-Order here

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