November 2011: Happy Thanksgiving!

The weather's finally turning and the holidays are almost here. Let's take a look at what's happening this November.

NEW BOOKS OUT IN NOVEMBER

Out of Oz by Gregory Maguire released 11-1-11

The final volume in the Wicked Years series. The Emerald City is mounting an invasion of Munchkinland, Glinda is under house arrest, the Cowardly Lion is on the run from the law and look who’s knocking at the door: Dorothy. On top of all this, Elphaba's daughter Rain has come of age. The fate of Oz is decided at last…

Inheritance by Christopher Paolini released 11-8-11

The final installment in the Inheritance Cycle. Long months of training and battle have brought Eragon victories and hope as well as heartbreaking loss. Now they must confront Galbatorix. Will they be strong enough to defeat him? There will be no second chances.

V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton released 11-15-11

The 22nd book in the Kinsey Millhone series. Any plans for Kinsey's 38th birthday festivities are ruined by an assault that leaves her with two black eyes and a misshapen nose. Even worse is the flood of new cases involving miscreants, adulterers, and a suicide that carries the unmistakable stench of murder. Fortunately, Kinsey's midlife crisis is abated by good spirits and some very clever sleuthing.

Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich released 11-22-11
This is the 18th book in the Stephanie Plum series. Stephanie's vacation is ruined when the seatmate on her flight never returns after an L.A. layover. He turns up dead in a garbage can and it turns out he had a photo that many bad people wanted to see. The only other person to see the picture was...Stephanie. Now she's the target and is doing everything in her power to not end up in the dumpster next.

From the Booksellers’ Bookshelves: Whatcha reading?

“I just finished The Strain by Chuck Hogan and Guillermo del Toro. You won’t find any sparkles here, just a great story and incredibly terrifying monsters.” - Angela, Bookseller

“I just finished 2011’s The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy and Horror and really liked it—lots of variety and originality. I’m getting ready to start Them or Us, the final in the Hater trilogy by David Moody, which I’m excited about.” - Bonnie, Media Dept.

November Movies (based on books!)

Killing Bono (R)

Two brothers dream of being rock stars while their friends from high school – the guys in U2 – actually do it. Based on the memoir by Neil McCormick, this film arrives in theaters on November 4th.

Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (PG-13)

Edward and Bella are newlyweds, expecting parents – and in more danger than ever before. Part 1 of the last installment of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Saga hits the silver screen on November 18th.

Hugo (PG)

An orphan living in a train station is set on a trail of discovery concerning his late father. Based on The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, this tale comes to life on November 23rd.

The Descendents (R)

When Matthew’s wife falls in a coma, he goes to tell the one person who doesn’t know – the man she was having an affair with. Based on the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings, this film shows at Circle Cinema starting November 23rd.

National Novel Writing Month, aka Nanowrimo!

Every November thousands of professional & amateur authors alike take up the challenge of writing a 300-page novel in one month. The philosophy behind the time limitation is that it is just enough time, provided you throw caution to the wind and just get the words down on paper. After all, in the words of Nora Roberts, “I can fix bad writing. I can’t fix a blank page.” So go ahead, writers—get writing!