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The 10 best books you'll want to read this November, according to Amazon's editors

"The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern

The 10 best books you'll want to read this November, according to Amazon's editors

"NVK" by Temple Drake

"NVK" by Temple Drake
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In this spare supernatural thriller set in Shanghai, executive Zhang Guo Xing encounters a beguiling woman at a nightclub and they begin a torrid affair. Naemi proves to be a bit of an enigma, however, and the more Zhang unravels the mystery of her, the more dangerous their union becomes.

"The Great Pretender" by Susannah Cahalan

"The Great Pretender" by Susannah Cahalan
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The bestselling author of "Brain on Fire" does a deep dive into an infamous 50-year-old experiment, whereby sane individuals were institutionalized to vet the veracity of psychological diagnoses. What she gleaned from this experience has ramifications for the quality of mental healthcare going forward.

"Nothing to See Here" by Kevin Wilson

"Nothing to See Here" by Kevin Wilson
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In Kevin Wilson's weird and wonderful fifth novel, the erstwhile friend of politician's wife is called upon to care for her children, twins that spontaneously combust when stressed. "Nothing to See Here" is a poignant and laugh-out-loud tribute to the trials and treasures of being a parent.

"Find Me" by André Aciman

"Find Me" by André Aciman
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"Find Me" picks up decades after André Aciman left off in his beloved novel (and movie), "Call Me by Your Name." In it, we learn the disparate directions Elio and Oliver's lives have taken, and whether their love will ultimately stand the test of time.

"Blue Moon: A Jack Reacher Novel" by Lee Child

"Blue Moon: A Jack Reacher Novel" by Lee Child
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In the latest installment of Lee Child's popular Jack Reacher series, our hero discovers that no good deed goes unpunished when he comes to the aid of an elderly couple who have gotten mixed up with a seriously bad crowd.

"In the Dream House" by Carmen Maria Machado

"In the Dream House" by Carmen Maria Machado
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Short chapter after short chapter act like puzzle pieces as Carmen Maria Machado deconstructs the psychologically abusive relationship she had with a girlfriend. An indelicate but riveting read.

"Acid for the Children" by Flea

"Acid for the Children" by Flea
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The bassist and co-founder of the Red Hot Chili Peppers details his origin story, one that sees him fleeing a fraught family life to forge a better one with a motley crew of mischief-makers and musicians.

"Little Weirds" by Jenny Slate

"Little Weirds" by Jenny Slate
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"Little weirds" is what actor and comedian Jenny Slate is calling her latest collection of eclectic writings that veer from the funny, to the heartbreaking, to the profound (and yes, the deeply odd).

"User Friendly: How the Hidden Rules of Design Are Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play" by Cliff Kuang with Robert Fabricant

"User Friendly: How the Hidden Rules of Design Are Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play" by Cliff Kuang with Robert Fabricant
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Cliff Kuang's "User Friendly" is a fascinating treatise on something many of us take for granted: Good design. From fly swatters to iPhones, our lives have been made infinitely easier by inventions we didn't know we needed, but now can't imagine living without.

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