This year is almost a wrap, but there are still great books releasing every month! As turkey season kicks off, make sure you add these reads to your holiday wishlist, straight from the TBR of BookSparks CEO, Crystal Patriarche.

Town & Country by Brian Schaefer

The charming town of Griffin is being rattled by a clash of longtime locals and newcomers. Centering around a congressional race that could determine its fate, the story follows the campaign battle between Chip—a local pub owner—and Paul, his wealthy, young opposition. As they face challenges in their personal lives and in the public eye, morality, identity and loyalty square off.

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Last Call At The Savoy by Brisa Carleton

After losing her parents, Cinnamon has been partying her way through life and her inheritance. When her pregnant sister is put on bedrest, she goes to be at her side in London and ends up staying at legendary hotel, The Savoy. There, she learns the story of Ada, the local legend who crafted the cocktail menu a century ago, and meets a handsome historian. As she learns more about Ada’s story, she begins to discover more about herself.

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Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite

From the author of My Sister, the Serial Killer, comes another can’t miss exploration of the complexities of female dynamics. Eniiyi was born on the day her mother’s cousin, Monife, died. Her family now believes she’s her reincarnation and destined for the same tragic fate. Furthermore, she comes from a family of women who carry a curse that promises “No man will call your house his home. And if they try, they will not have peace…” But Eniiyi is falling in love and determined to break free of her legacy.

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How About Now: Poems by Kate Baer

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kate Baer returns with a poetry collection that explores middle age, motherhood and life of the modern woman. In concise and candid poems, Baer captures a moment that is both timely and timeless.

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The World Is My Mirror: One Woman’s Global Journey to Reinvention by Riza Rasco

In this transformative travel memoir, Riza Rasco travels across continents while exploring the interior of her own life. From meditative moments of solitude to getting into communities and cultures that brought light and healing, this memoir walks readers alongside Rasco as she journeyed towards reinvention.

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Some Bright Nowhere by Ann Packer

In her first novel in a decade, Ann Packer explores the complexities of marriage. After four decades together, Claire and Eliot are reaching their end. Her cancer diagnosis has put her in her last days, but Eliot has stepped dutifully into the caregiver role. When his wife has a final request that illuminates a side of his partner he never knew, his whole life as a husband is shattered and he must cope with how well he actually knew the person he was married to.

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I, Medusa by Avana Gray

Meddy has lived in the shadow of her immortal family, unnoticed by most until she catches the eye of Athena. Chosen and training to be priestess, Meddy is finally getting her opportunity. That is, until she catches the eye of Poseidon. Accused of a crime she didn’t commit, Meddy’s hair turns to snakes, but instead of retreating to the shadows, she chooses to emerge a vigilante, one whose story transcends time.

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Palaver by Bryan Washington

A man living in Tokyo spends his days as an English tutor and his nights drinking and engaging in an affair with a married man. Estranged from his disapproving family for nearly a decade, the last thing he expects is for his mother to show up at his door. As they bumble through reconnecting, both have to confront themselves and each other.

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Not You Again by Erin La Rosa

Being stuck in a time loop may not be so bad. You eat whatever you want, swap partners if you feel like and live like there’s no tomorrow… because for Carly and Adam, there isn’t. Unfortunately for them, the day they are stuck in is one of the worst days of both of their lives. Carly is stuck attending her father’s funeral and Adam has to relive his ex-wife’s confession of her infidelity. They both want out and will have to work together to make that happen. The problem is, they hate each other.

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The Book Women of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richarson

Cussy Mary, a “blue-skinned” packhorse librarian delivers books across Depression-era Appalachia. Inspired by real history, this moving story about courage, prejudice, and the power of literacy to connect isolated communities.

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She Watches

All’s Fair

In this star-studded Hulu Original, Kim Kardashian, Glenn Close, and Sarah Paulson are a team of female divorce attorneys. In a legal drama that navigates tumultuous relationships, courtroom explosions and ever-shifting loyalty, this is one fall series that you won’t want to miss.

Landman (Season 2)

A fan favorite from last year, the Billy Bob Thorton-led series returns on Paramount+ for its second season. Exploring the oil world in Texas, locals and billionaires clash over the fortune just beneath their feet.

Frankenstein

No such thing as too much of a good story. Get the latest iteration of Mary Shelley’s classic through the eyes of legendary director, Guillermo del Toro. Starring Oscar Isaac, this is one recreation on Netflix you’re going to want to bring to life.

Come See Me in the Good Light

In a jaw-dropping documentary featuring poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley, a devastating diagnosis becomes a catalyst for art, change and happiness. This Apple TV+ original is one that will change your heart and change your mind with its moving exploration of resilience and partnership.