A Literary Escape

November 2026 Book Releases

Published on October 25, 2026October 24, 2026 by Celeste4 Comments

Well, I didn’t think I’d have many books to share for my list of anticipated November 2026 book releases. So I was pleasantly surprised to have a list of 10 to share. Typically, when we get into the holiday season, I notice the amount of new releases decreases. That’s why I was happy to find I actually have a decent number of November 2026 book releases here. As usual, the genre skews toward fantasy, but there is a dabbling of other genres in this list as well. Have a look! (Also, if you missed last month’s list, click here to take a look at my anticipated October 2026 book releases.)

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WWW Wednesday: October 21, 2026

Published on October 21, 2026October 21, 2026 by Celeste5 Comments

I missed last WWW Wednesday because I was at a work conference in Denver last week. (I saw Jeff Goldblum in the Denver airport, though! Turns out he had a concert there. Yes, he’s also a musician.) So this week is a recap of my last two weeks of reading.

WWW Wednesday was revived and hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. The idea is to answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses.

What are you currently reading?

What have you just finished reading?

What are you going to read next?

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Level Up For Love by Lenora Woods

Published on October 19, 2026October 16, 2026 by Celeste5 Comments

Today’s review is about LEVEL UP FOR LOVE by Lenora Woods. It’s a standalone D&D-inspired contemporary romance. Reagan and Wesley were rivals in college, but lost touch when he ghosted her after a hookup at graduation. Six years later, Reagan joins a new D&D group with her sister only to find out the Dungeon Master is Wesley.

Author: Lenora Woods
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Dell
Publish Date: September 8, 2026
Print Length: 368

Want to support local bookstores? Buy a copy of Level Up For Love on Bookshop.org!*

*These are not affiliate links and I do not make a commission from any purchase made using these links.

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WWW Wednesday: October 7, 2026

Published on October 7, 2026October 6, 2026 by Celeste8 Comments

Before I jump into WWW Wednesday, I just want to make everyone aware that today is the last day for free shipping on Bookshop.org. They’re offering free shipping to combat Amazon Prime Day (or week or however long this event lasts). Or, in Bookshop.org’s words, “Support bookstores, not billionaires” on this blessed Anti-Prime Day. I wholeheartedly agree with that message. If you can afford to, ditch Amazon and put your money where your mouth is.

What are you currently reading?

What have you just finished reading?

What are you going to read next?

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Everything Was Beautiful And Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves

Published on October 5, 2026September 27, 2026 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT by Ben Reeves. It’s a shorter novel narrated from the point of view of Death, also known as Travis. Though an impartial observer, he learns from a young family what it means to live.

Author: Ben Reeves
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
Publish Date: July 7, 2026
Print Length: 256

Want to support local bookstores? Buy a copy of Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt on Bookshop.org!*

*These are not affiliate links and I do not make a commission from any purchase made using these links.

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