Show Notes
New month, new books, new reasons to let your TBR spiral completely out of control. 📚
Joe is joined by Bre for November 2026 Book Picks, our monthly look at the new book releases we're most excited about. From stories that caught our attention to books we're already counting down the days to read, we're sharing the upcoming releases we think deserve a spot on your radar.
Whether you're hunting for your next five-star read, filling your library holds list or just looking for a little inspiration for your November reading life, we've got recommendations for you. Consider this your friendly reminder that your TBR is a living document and there is always room for one more book.
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Who’s in this episode:
Joe – Instagram
Bre’s live conversation with Eriq La Salle - link
Bre’s Blackoween announcement - link
Book recommendations:
Bre's picks:
Peregrine Hill – Nina de Gramont
The Last Prince of Florence – Zoe Sivak
The Monster Hunter’s Librarian – Lauren Connolly
Salt Water Blood – Manuia Henrich
Joe's picks:
Take My Word for It – LeVar Burton
Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It? – Judi Dench
Revenge Plot – Stephanie Wrobel
Luck of the Draw – Christine Suggs
Trove – Danie Stirling
There Used to be People Here – Kennedy Cole
Clear Water – Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes
Mr. Mendlebee’s Pandimensional Literary Repository (and Yarn) – Rebecca McKee
New Year’s Grieve – Elizabeth Foscue
Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:19 Intro 00:00:57 Welcome to Bre! 00:09:27 Our November 2026 Book Picks 00:55:19 Thanks and outro
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