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10 Books to Read in November

There’s nothing like queueing up a stack of reads as November takes us into the holiday season. Bookmark any of these new titles for your upcoming travel plans or deserved time off. We’ve got novels by bestselling authors, translations of international cult favorites, a charming book of illustrations, and more.

Frantumaglia by Elena Ferrante

If you’re craving more Ferrante after finishing the Neapolitan series, this collection of interviews, essays, and letters by the notoriously mysterious author will fill the void. Read in her own words why she’s avoided the spotlight and peek into the processes she employs to create her intense literary worlds. (Europa Editions, November 1)