There are lots of reasons to curl up with a book this November. You’ll find village secrets, a return to the Seven Sisters series, and a Cornish mystery about hidden treasure. Christmas fans can enjoy a festive romance from Phillipa Ashley and a baking book from Jane Dunn. There’s even a new Bunny vs Monkey for younger readers.
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November 2026 British Book Releases
Orlando
Orlando Forbes, an antiquarian bookseller, is back in a mystery set in Lucinda Riley’s Seven Sisters world. In 2009, a visitor’s request for A Christmas Carol leads Orlando and Star D’Aplièse into a search for a rare edition and a threat to her family’s legacy. In 1935 London, Eliza Wetherill, an aspiring writer, gets encouragement from Charles Dickens. Chasing her dreams means defying expectations, with effects that last long after her time. The story moves between these two eras, weaving together literary secrets, family history, and one woman’s fight to be heard.
Read Orlando by Harry Whittaker
Release date: 5th November 2026
Last Whisper
After Chelsea Taylor dies in what looks like a fall, her last words are Detective Kim Stone’s name. Kim has never met her, but those words make it hard to believe the death was an accident. When another person dies the same way, Kim and her team look into Rayburn, a mental health clinic where both victims were patients. The clinic seems safe, and the staff are helpful, but Kim thinks something is being hidden. As she looks for answers, her own difficult past starts to affect her judgement.
Read Last Whisper by Angela Marsons
Release date: 17th November 2026
Warm Bodies
Brenda cares for her grandchildren, restores furniture, and mostly keeps to herself in a pretty English village. But now her neighbours are gossiping about her private life. The local WhatsApp group is busy talking about her visitors and daily habits, and their curiosity is turning into suspicion. Everyone thinks they know who Brenda is, but they don’t realise she handles problems quietly.
Read Warm Bodies by John Marrs
Release date: 1st November 2026
The Vigil
When another body is found on New Year’s Day, Detective Louise Blackwell starts to notice a worrying pattern. The killer is picking people who are already grieving and timing the murders with dates from the old winter calendar. Louise’s team is under pressure, her DS is having trouble with the case, and her mother’s health is getting worse. As the case hits closer to home, Louise has to consider how far grief can drive someone. With another important date coming up, she needs to figure out the killer’s motive before someone else is hurt.
Read The Vigil by Matt Brolly
Release date: 26th November 2026
The Death of a Wrecker
When a diver dies near St Ives, it’s ruled an accident, but Shell House Detectives Ally and Jayden have doubts. Their next client thinks her fiancé is hiding something, but the secret is a centuries-old shipwreck and valuable cargo. The detectives are pulled into danger as autumn storms hit the Cornish coast, and a second death makes things even more serious. Someone will kill for the hidden treasure.
Read The Death of a Wrecker by Emylia Hall
Release date: 10th November 2026
The Sword of Rome
Cato and Macro are sent to the northern shores of the Euxine Sea, where a city is under threat as the Scythian Empire takes on Rome. The trip is risky, and things don’t get easier when they arrive. Food is scarce, destruction is everywhere, and a much bigger enemy force is closing in. For Cato, failure would be devastating – his wife and son, and Macro’s wife, are being held hostage in Rome.
Read The Sword of Rome by Simon Scarrow
Release date: 5th November 2026
How to Begin
In 1921, Edmund de Waal’s grandmother, Elisabeth, wrote to poet Rainer Maria Rilke for advice. His response began a five-year correspondence, although the pair never met. Decades later, Elisabeth encouraged her grandson as he explored his own ambitions in poetry and pottery. Drawing on these connections, de Waal reflects on finding a creative voice, making mistakes and gathering the confidence to begin again. Part memoir and part family history, How to Begin considers the people who help us keep going, even when we’re unsure of ourselves.
Read How to Begin by Edmund de Waal
Release date: 10th November 2026
Stay Another Christmas
After a big accident changes her life, Katie rents a house on a Lake District island for Christmas. She’s hoping for a fresh start with her loved ones around her. Things get complicated when her ex-boyfriend shows up, stirring up old feelings she hasn’t sorted out. At the same time, she’s getting closer to Arlo, the house’s owner, who is also careful about letting people in. With winter walks and Christmas celebrations all around, Katie has to choose between her past and something new.
Read Stay Another Christmas by Phillipa Ashley
Release date: 5th November 2026
Jane’s Patisserie Christmas
Jane Dunn’s new book is full of festive kitchen ideas, with sweet treats, savoury snacks, and Christmas desserts. You’ll find recipes for reindeer cupcakes, brie and bacon bites, gingerbread truffles, and a rocky road Christmas pudding. Jane also shares tips for feeding guests, making edible gifts, and baking something special for Christmas Day. Jane also shares advice on freezing, storage, gifting, and solving common baking problems to help you through the busy season.
Read Jane’s Patisserie Christmas by Jane Dunn
Release date: 5th November 2026
The World of Bunny vs Monkey
Bunny just wants a quiet day in the woods, but with Monkey and the gang around, that won’t happen. When the woodland animals find the Park Ranger’s secret files about them, they’re keen to see what’s inside and share their own stories. This companion book dives into Jamie Smart’s wild world with character info, games, quizzes, activities, and new comic strips. You’ll also find details about Skunky’s inventions and get to play the Bundamungus game.
Read The World of Bunny vs Monkey by Jamie Smart
Release date: 5th November 2026
Discover More British Authors and Their Books
With the nights getting longer, November’s new books are perfect for curling up with. Whether you like mysteries, historical adventures, festive stories, or Christmas baking, there’s something here for a warm evening indoors or a thoughtful gift. We hope you’ve found a few titles to add to your reading list.
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