New Books To Read in November

Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in the history of popular music. No entertainer’s memoir has been more anticipated than Barbra Streisand’s, and this engrossing and delightful book will be eagerly welcomed by her millions of fans.

The ultimate hands-on workbook for anyone looking to get their finances in order — from budgeting to investing and everything in between — by Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, the New York Times bestselling author of the smash hit Get Good with Money.

The true story of a filmmaker whose investigation of her film’s subject opened a fresh window into the world of Cold War espionage, CIA secrets, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

The New York Times bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend and What Are You Going Through brings her singular voice to a story about modern life and connection.

Today Tariq Trotter — better known as Black Thought — is the platinum-selling, Grammy-winning co-founder of The Roots and one of the most exhilaratingly skillful and profound rappers our culture has ever produced. In The Upcycled Self, Trotter doesn’t only narrate a riveting and moving portrait of the artist as a young man, he gives readers a courageous model of what it means to live an examined life. This is the beautifully bluesy story of a boy genius’s coming-of-age that illuminates the redemptive power of the upcycle.

A self-love deck with powerful affirmations to transform the way you see yourself and the world around you — cards for daily motivation, inspiration, and reflective healing. The Self-Love Affirmations & Reflections deck is a way to celebrate yourself in a new light and pursue the life you want (and deserve).

From bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H.W. Brands, a revelatory history of the shocking emergence of vicious political division at the birth of the United States as the Founding Fathers fought one another with competing visions of what our nation would be. Founding Partisans is a powerful reminder that fierce partisanship is a problem as old as the republic.

Why do we think, feel, and act the way we do? A professor and expert consultant on psychological health ponders these questions and more in this thought-provoking, illustrated guide.

In the spirit of Mia Sheridan, a heartbreaking story of star-crossed, fated love, and two people who are brought together and torn apart every five years until they must make a choice that’s bigger than their lives alone.

All across the United States respectable, upstanding citizens are showing up dead. These deaths could be accidents, and they don’t appear to be connected — until a fatal fall from a high-floor window attracts some unexpected attention… The gripping new Jack Reacher thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child.

Lucy Young is twenty-six and tired. Tired of fetching coffees for senior TV producers, sick of going on disastrous dates, and done with living in a damp flat with roommates who never buy toilet paper. After another disappointing date, Lucy stumbles upon a wishing machine. Pushing a coin in the slot, Lucy closes her eyes and wishes with all her might: Please, let me skip to the good part of my life…But is living the life you’ve wished for really a dream come true?

From the author of Catching the Wind comes the second volume of the definitive biography of Ted Kennedy and a history of modern American liberalism. Now in paperback.

Boost your memory and broaden your knowledge with 90 days of easy-to-hard crossword puzzles!

Four American debutantes attend a renowned Paris cotillion in #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel’s captivating new novel. For all these young women, Paris and one transcendent night will change their lives forever.

By an award-winning technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, a behind-the-scenes look at the manipulative tactics Facebook used to grow its business, how it distorted the way we connect online, and the company insiders who found the courage to speak out.

From the author of the international blockbuster, The Psychology of Money, a powerful new tool to unlock one of life’s most challenging puzzles. Every investment plan under the sun is, at best, an informed speculation of what may happen in the future, based on a systematic extrapolation from the known past. Same as Ever reverses the process, inviting us to identify the many things that never, ever change. By doing so, we may better anticipate the big stuff, and achieve the greatest success, not merely financial comforts, but most importantly, a life well lived.

An unforgettable collection of diverse, remarkable lives inspired by “Overlooked,” the groundbreaking New York Times series that publishes the obituaries of extraordinary people whose deaths went unreported in the newspaper — filled with nearly 200 full-color photos and new, never-before-published content.

“Exquisitely written and completely compelling … As Jedidiah Jenkins traces a 5,000-mile route with his wildly entertaining mother, Barb, he begins to untangle the live wires of a parent-child bond and to wrestle with a love that hurts.” —Suleika Jaouad, author of Between Two Kingdoms

From the bestselling authors of Soonish, a brilliant and hilarious off-world investigation into space settlement. With deep expertise and a winning sense of humor, the Weinersmiths investigate perhaps the biggest questions humanity will ever ask itself — whether and how to become multiplanetary. Get in, we’re going to Mars.

As parents, you possess great powers to help foster the growth of a healthy baby, starting with nourishing foods. In Brain Food for Your Baby, holistic health coach and registered nurse Leah Bodenbach offers a step-by-step nutritional guide to baby’s first foods along with 125 easy, brain-boosting, gut-healthy recipes for every age and stage.

A welcoming guide to transforming any home into a beautiful, inviting space — from the hosts of the hit HGTV show Fixer to Fabulous.

An unapologetically bold, stimulating, and inspired collection of photographs and profiles celebrating the style of African Americans age 50+. From intrepid to chic, and sophisticated to free-spirited — Stepping Out captures the very essences of a vibrant cross section of Black elders, showcasing their stories, their styles, and how their love of fashion was born and bred.

The incredible saga of the German-Jewish immigrants — with now familiar names like Goldman and Sachs, Kuhn and Loeb, Warburg and Schiff, Lehman and Seligman — who profoundly influenced the rise of modern finance (and so much more), from the New York Times bestselling author of Sons of Wichita.

An exciting and heartening mix of memories, music, and inspiration from Wilco front man and New York Times bestselling author Jeff Tweedy, sharing fifty songs that changed his life, the real-life experiences behind each one, as well as what he’s learned about how music and life intertwine and enhance each other.

A vibrantly illustrated children’s book about an Indigenous girl who finds awe in the resting and waiting that winter teaches us and shares with her friends how Creator’s gift of gratitude can transform the way we see the world.

Explore the cuisines of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse with more than 75 delectable new recipes from the New York Times bestselling authors of Heroes’ Feast.

A weekly Bible study for women devoted to Jesus’s life and teachings, featuring daily reading plans, prompts, reflections, and prayers to grow in faith and love with Jesus in every moment and season.

The dangers of Alaska aren’t limited to storms, starvation, and grizzly bears. Sometimes the most dangerous thing is the person you love…

Simplify your home and experience the peace God wants for you in every season with twenty-eight encouraging devotions, practical decorating tips, and stunning photography.

An intimate history of the most important month of World War II — and arguably the entire twentieth century — completely based on the diaries, letters, and memoirs of the people who lived through it.

Discover the fascinating history of Black mixology and its enduring influence on American cocktail culture through 70 rediscovered, modernized, or celebrated recipes, by the James Beard Award-winning author of Jubilee.

A stern captain meets his witchy match in this captivating first fantasy romance novel in the Crimson Sails series from Katee Robert, the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok smash-hit Neon Gods.

Setting healthy boundaries takes practice. From the bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, a card deck for reflection and practice — to use alone, in pairs, or with a trusted group. This powerful tool is one you’ll return to again and again as you gain the skills to communicate your needs and expectations — and enjoy healthier relationships as a result.

From the award-winning author of Snacking Cakes, 60 accessible, anytime recipes for delectable cookies, cakes, brownies, and bars that need only one bowl and easy-to-find ingredients — leaving you with less time in the kitchen and more time for snacking!