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|  | | Don’t forget to do today’s Bookdle! | | We’re halfway through November, and that means various outlets are starting to roll out their end-of-year “Best of” lists. A few early ones we’ve seen are from Barnes & Noble, Publishers Weekly, Oprah Daily, and Audible. Have your faves made the cut so far? Of course, keep your eyes peeled for our very own “Best of” lists that’ll be arriving soon! Meanwhile, check out what we think are the best books of the week below. Happy reading! |
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| |  | | The Big Debut | | The first debut novel from the new Bramble imprint, Calamity is the sci-fi romance fans have been waiting for! NYT-bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti calls it “a heady mix of suspense, romance, and intrigue” and, in a starred review, Publishers Weekly hails it as “a gift for any romance lover who’s also a Firefly fan." | | | Calamity | | by Constance Fay | | When Temperance, the captain of a mercenary ship, is offered the job of a lifetime, she can’t turn it down—even if it means working with Arcadio, the irritating (yet sexy) son of a ruthless, intergalactic nobleman. As they set out on their mission, Temperance will now have to protect not only her ragtag crew, but her heart, too. | | Add to reading list |
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| | Critical Love | | The newest novel from Adriana Mather, the NYT-bestselling author of How to Hang a Witch, this cozy romance is, according to rom-com powerhouse Emily Henry, “a perfect holiday love story." And bestselling author Jennifer Niven says this read is “a swoony, sparkling love story with an enormous, electric heart.” |  | | | Mom Com | | by Adriana Mather | | After breaking down on a TV baking competition, the last thing Maddi wants to do is return to her hometown. But an urgent matter regarding her deceased father’s bakery brings her and her nine-year-old son back. Complicating matters more is the existence of Wilder, the one man she’s tried to forget. Now she must decide: Does she give up the bakery, or can she work alongside Wilder? | | Buy now |
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| | | 20 Words: Guess The Novel |
| | The obsessive captain of a ship hunts an elusive white whale that maimed him. Madness—and over 200K words—ensues. | | Answer in footer |
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|  | | It's Giving: In the lap of literary luxury
Dreamy Location: Manhattan, NYC
Luxury Accommodations:
In the annals of literary history, few places are as cherished as The Algonquin Hotel. One look at this gem and you’ll understand why Dorothy Parker and her friends came here for lunch, establishing themselves as “The Algonquin Roundtable.” And to this day, the sumptuous spot honors its history with elegant art deco aesthetics, carefully curated decorations, and a well-lit work desk in every room so you can pen the next great novel.
Instaworthy Activities:
The most obvious must-do is lunch at The Round Table Restaurant, where history and fine dining combine for an unforgettable experience. Both the stories and drinks are legendary at The Blue Bar, so make sure to pop in for a cocktail. And how could we forget the cutest feature that makes this spot unique? Yeah, we’re talking about Hamlet, the resident cat, who continues the decades-long tradition of “The Algonquin Cat.” Give him a chin scratch for us, please! |  |  |
| | | | |  | | The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | | The long-awaited adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ beloved prequel to The Hunger Games is finally here! As a young man, Coriolanus Snow is ready to grasp glory as a mentor in The Hunger Games. But when he develops feelings for his assigned tribute, a young woman from District 12, he must make unthinkably difficult choices. This riveting tale of how one boy becomes a tyrant is in theaters nationwide beginning Nov. 17! | | View Trailer |
| | | | Moby Dick by Herman Melville! This classic was first published in the US exactly 172 years ago today. |
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