{"id":7783,"date":"2023-10-31T14:41:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T14:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/?p=7783"},"modified":"2024-03-31T19:14:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T19:14:38","slug":"celebrity-book-club-picks-for-november-2023-complete-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/celebrity-book-club-picks-for-november-2023-complete-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity Book Club Picks for November 2023: Complete List"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:151.80265654649%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:150.94339622642%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:135.36379018613%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:151.22873345936%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:155.33980582524%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:159.68063872255%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:152.38095238095%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:151.22873345936%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:153.25670498084%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7789\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-1200x800.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7789 eager-load\" title=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-1024x683.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/celebrity_book_club_picks_november_2023-1200x800.webp 1200w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we step into November, it&rsquo;s the perfect moment to snuggle up with a good book and let the stories carry us away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I absolutely love books, and I&rsquo;m always curious about the <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/celebrity-book-club-picks-for-september-2023\/\">latest celebrity book club picks<\/a> and most popular books they are being read right now. The book choices of these clubs really inspire me and help me decide what to read next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you find this list helpful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here&rsquo;s a complete list of celebrity book club picks for November 2023:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read with Jenna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jenna Bush Hager has selected <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sfcQBG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sun Sets in Singapore<\/a> by&nbsp;Kehinde Fadipe&nbsp;as her November 2023 pick for the Read with Jenna Book Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story follows the lives of three strong and ambitious women&mdash;Dara, Amaka, and Lillian&mdash;living in the bustling city-state of Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SmHgNc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sun Sets in Singapore<\/a> by Kehinde Fadipe<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SmHgNc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_sun_sets_in_singapore_book.webp\" alt=\"the_sun_sets_in_singapore_book\" class=\"wp-image-7785\" style=\"width:203px;height:309px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_sun_sets_in_singapore_book.webp 527w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_sun_sets_in_singapore_book-198x300.webp 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_sun_sets_in_singapore_book.webp\" alt=\"the_sun_sets_in_singapore_book\" class=\"wp-image-7785 lazyload\" style=\"width:203px;height:309px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_sun_sets_in_singapore_book.webp 527w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_sun_sets_in_singapore_book-198x300.webp 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_sun_sets_in_singapore_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>Dara, a dedicated lawyer, sees Singapore as a land of opportunity, relentlessly working to achieve her goal of becoming a partner in her firm. Amaka, a banker from Nigeria, indulges in the extravagances of Singapore, finding solace in luxury brands and high-end shopping. Lillian, a former pianist from the U.S., embraces her new life as a trailing spouse, enjoying the glittering cityscape from her stunning apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, their seemingly perfect lives start to unravel when a mysterious stranger enters their tight-knit expat community. This enigmatic newcomer exposes hidden insecurities and challenges, forcing the women to confront their own ambitions and desires. Dara&rsquo;s work-centric life jeopardizes her personal relationships and professional dreams, Amaka struggles with a shopping addiction that threatens her self-identity, and Lillian finds herself consumed by a dangerous obsession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the story unfolds, the women navigate the complexities of friendship, female ambition, and reinvention in the face of unexpected challenges. The novel explores the clash between the facade of glamour and the harsh realities that lie beneath, reminding the readers that no matter how far you run, your past can catch up with you, shaping your present and future in unexpected ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oprah&rsquo;s Book Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oprah&rsquo;s book club pick for November 2023 is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47cRWBX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Let Us Descend<\/a> by Jesmyn Ward. For all books by Jesmyn Ward in order, <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/jesmyn-ward-books-in-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46KbIoz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Let Us Descend<\/a>, is a powerful and haunting reimagining of American slavery set in the years before the Civil War. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47cRWBX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Let Us Descend<\/a> by Jesmyn Ward<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47cRWBX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/let_us_descend_book.webp\" alt=\"let_us_descend_book\" class=\"wp-image-6721\" style=\"width:203px;height:317px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/let_us_descend_book.webp 530w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/let_us_descend_book-199x300.webp 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/let_us_descend_book.webp\" alt=\"let_us_descend_book\" class=\"wp-image-6721 lazyload\" style=\"width:203px;height:317px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/let_us_descend_book.webp 530w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/let_us_descend_book-199x300.webp 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/let_us_descend_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>The story follows Annis, an enslaved girl who has been sold south by the white man who fathered her. Annis becomes the reader&rsquo;s guide through a brutal landscape, from the rice fields of the Carolinas to the slave markets of New Orleans and the heart of a Louisiana sugar plantation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amidst the harrowing journey, Annis seeks solace in memories of her mother and tales of her African warrior grandmother. Throughout the narrative, Annis opens herself to a world beyond the physical realm, connecting with spirits of earth, water, myth, and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This novel is a profound exploration of Black American grief and joy, a tale of rebirth and reclamation, making it a masterful and deeply moving addition to Ward&rsquo;s literary legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For my review and summary of the book, <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/book-summary-and-review-let-us-descend-by-jesmyn-ward\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/book-summary-and-review-let-us-descend-by-jesmyn-ward\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here!<\/a><br>For my book club discussion questions for this book, <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/book-club-questions-for-let-us-descend-by-jesmyn-ward\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/book-club-questions-for-let-us-descend-by-jesmyn-ward\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reese&rsquo;s Book Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For November 2023, Reese&rsquo;s Book Club Pick has selected <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40pAGYa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maybe Next Time<\/a> by Cesca Major. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40pAGYa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maybe Next Time<\/a> is a heartwarming and emotionally poignant novel that combines elements of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/461xHX1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Day<\/a> and Groundhog Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40pAGYa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maybe Next Time<\/a> by Cesca Major<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40pAGYa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/maybe_next_time_book.webp\" alt=\"maybe_next_time_book\" class=\"wp-image-7841\" style=\"width:204px;height:310px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/maybe_next_time_book.webp 591w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/maybe_next_time_book-222x300.webp 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/maybe_next_time_book.webp\" alt=\"maybe_next_time_book\" class=\"wp-image-7841 lazyload\" style=\"width:204px;height:310px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/maybe_next_time_book.webp 591w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/maybe_next_time_book-222x300.webp 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/maybe_next_time_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>The story follows Emma, a busy London literary agent, who must relive the same day over and over. In her quest to change the course of fate, Emma attempts different actions each day to prevent a tragic event from happening to her husband, Dan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As she navigates the challenges of balancing work, family, and personal growth, the story explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This moving tale captures the struggles and pressures faced by modern women, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and appreciating life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GMA Book Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GMA Book Club Pick for November 2023 is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46lusuB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The List<\/a> by Yomi Adegoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a gripping novel by Yomi Adegoke about Ola Olajide, a successful journalist engaged to the love of her life, Michael. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46lusuB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The List<\/a> by Yomi Adegoke<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46lusuB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book.webp\" alt=\"the_list_book\" class=\"wp-image-7493\" style=\"width:203px;height:306px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book.webp 529w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book-198x300.webp 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book.webp\" alt=\"the_list_book\" class=\"wp-image-7493 lazyload\" style=\"width:203px;height:306px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book.webp 529w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book-198x300.webp 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>Their perfect life is shattered when Michael&rsquo;s name appears on a viral social media post called &ldquo;The List,&rdquo; which posts allegations anonymously. While Ola usually supports such lists, this time, it&rsquo;s her fianc&eacute; who&rsquo;s accused. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The novel explores the real-world impact of online life, delving into themes of secrets, lies, and the complexities of our internet culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a compelling story that reflects modern times, making readers question the blurred line between virtual and offline relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For my book club questions for this book, <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/book-club-questions-for-the-list-by-yomi-adegoke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noname Book Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Noname Book Club pick for November 2023 is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Q5uP6F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Devil in a Blue Dress<\/a> by Walter Mosley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a mystery novel by Walter Mosley, set in 1948 Los Angeles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Q5uP6F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Devil in a Blue Dress<\/a> by Walter Mosley<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Q5uP6F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/devil_in_a_blue_dress_book.webp\" alt=\"devil_in_a_blue_dress_book\" class=\"wp-image-7495\" style=\"width:203px;height:290px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/devil_in_a_blue_dress_book.webp 515w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/devil_in_a_blue_dress_book-193x300.webp 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/devil_in_a_blue_dress_book.webp\" alt=\"devil_in_a_blue_dress_book\" class=\"wp-image-7495 lazyload\" style=\"width:203px;height:290px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/devil_in_a_blue_dress_book.webp 515w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/devil_in_a_blue_dress_book-193x300.webp 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/devil_in_a_blue_dress_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>The story follows Easy Rawlins, a black war veteran who loses his job and is struggling to make ends meet. He&rsquo;s hired by a white man to find a missing woman named Daphne Money. As Easy delves into the search, he discovers secrets and danger, changing his life forever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book explores racial tensions and societal divides in post-war America, making it more than just a detective story. It&rsquo;s a compelling tale of intrigue and social commentary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mocha Girls Read<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mocha Girls Read&rsquo;s book club pick for November 2023 is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RRpBNl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Cat That Played Chess<\/a> by Catarrina Cummings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also a mystery novel, by Catarrina Cummings. And I believe it&rsquo;s Catarrina&rsquo;s first book, as a debut author!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RRpBNl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Cat That Played Chess<\/a> by Catarrina Cummings<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RRpBNl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_cat_that_played_chess_book.webp\" alt=\"the_cat_that_played_chess_book\" class=\"wp-image-7496\" style=\"width:202px;height:306px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_cat_that_played_chess_book.webp 501w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_cat_that_played_chess_book-188x300.webp 188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_cat_that_played_chess_book.webp\" alt=\"the_cat_that_played_chess_book\" class=\"wp-image-7496 lazyload\" style=\"width:202px;height:306px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_cat_that_played_chess_book.webp 501w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_cat_that_played_chess_book-188x300.webp 188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_cat_that_played_chess_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>The story revolves around Zapporah Leverne, who faces eviction and needs money urgently. She believes her extraordinary cat, Rookie, who can move chess pieces, can help her financially. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zapporah lands Rookie a part in a commercial, but the cat is stolen from her apartment. With few clues, she and her roommate Sloth suspect their landlady and a talent agent named Gloria. When Zapporah discovers Gloria&rsquo;s murder, she becomes a prime suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story follows Zapporah&rsquo;s efforts, using her intuition and tech skills, to find Rookie and uncover the cunning murderer behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Belletrist Book Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Belletrist Book Club has selected <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rKdJ4Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Death Valley<\/a> by Melissa Broder, as their featured November 2023 book club pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This novel by Melissa Broder is about a woman seeking solace from her grief at a Best Western motel in the California high desert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rKdJ4Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Death Valley<\/a> by Melissa Broder<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rKdJ4Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/death_valley_book.webp\" alt=\"death_valley_book\" class=\"wp-image-7498\" style=\"width:203px;height:304px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/death_valley_book.webp 525w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/death_valley_book-197x300.webp 197w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/death_valley_book.webp\" alt=\"death_valley_book\" class=\"wp-image-7498 lazyload\" style=\"width:203px;height:304px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/death_valley_book.webp 525w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/death_valley_book-197x300.webp 197w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/death_valley_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>Struggling with her father&rsquo;s illness and her husband&rsquo;s worsening condition, she embarks on a hike recommended by the motel receptionist. During the hike, she discovers a mysterious, out-of-place cactus with an inviting opening. Entering it, she embarks on a surreal journey that is both desolate and rich, funny and poignant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The novel explores themes of grief, survival, and the human experience, offering a unique and imaginative perspective on coping with loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read with Marie Claire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Read with Marie Claire has also selected <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46lusuB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The List<\/a> by Yomi Adegoke as their November 2023 book club pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a gripping novel by Yomi Adegoke about Ola Olajide, a successful journalist engaged to the love of her life, Michael. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46lusuB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The List<\/a> by Yomi Adegoke<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46lusuB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book.webp\" alt=\"the_list_book\" class=\"wp-image-7493\" style=\"width:203px;height:306px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book.webp 529w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book-198x300.webp 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book.webp\" alt=\"the_list_book\" class=\"wp-image-7493 lazyload\" style=\"width:203px;height:306px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book.webp 529w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book-198x300.webp 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_list_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>Their perfect life is shattered when Michael&rsquo;s name appears on a viral social media post called &ldquo;The List,&rdquo; which posts allegations anonymously. While Ola usually supports such lists, this time, it&rsquo;s her fianc&eacute; who&rsquo;s accused. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The novel explores the real-world impact of online life, delving into themes of secrets, lies, and the complexities of our internet culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a compelling story that reflects modern times, making readers question the blurred line between virtual and offline relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For my book club questions for this book, <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/book-club-questions-for-the-list-by-yomi-adegoke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barnes &amp; Noble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Barnes &amp; Noble book club pick for November 2023 is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tNgh2Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Absolution<\/a> by Alice McDermott.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a powerful novel that explores the lives of American women on the fringes of the Vietnam War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tNgh2Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Absolution<\/a> by Alice McDermott<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tNgh2Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/absolution_book.webp\" alt=\"absolution_book\" class=\"wp-image-7787\" style=\"width:201px;height:303px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/absolution_book.webp 522w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/absolution_book-196x300.webp 196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/absolution_book.webp\" alt=\"absolution_book\" class=\"wp-image-7787 lazyload\" style=\"width:201px;height:303px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/absolution_book.webp 522w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/absolution_book-196x300.webp 196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/absolution_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>Set in Saigon in 1963, the story revolves around Tricia, a shy newlywed married to a navy intelligence officer, and Charlene, an experienced corporate spouse and mother of three. Despite their different backgrounds, they form a cautious alliance, navigating the societal expectations of being supportive wives while grappling with their own desires to make a positive impact in Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast forward sixty years, Charlene&rsquo;s daughter reconnects with Tricia, prompting them to reflect on their time in Saigon. Together, they revisit the events of that pivotal year, examining Charlene&rsquo;s well-intentioned yet complex actions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The novel delves into the challenges faced by these women as they find themselves on the periphery of politics, history, and their husbands&rsquo; convictions. It explores themes of folly, grace, obligation, sacrifice, and the quest for absolution in a world marked by unintended consequences and America&rsquo;s tragic involvement in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Well? Our list is complete. I hope you enjoyed this comprehensive list featuring all the most popular November 2023 celebrity book club picks! For popular book club picks delivered straight to your inbox once a month &ndash; make sure to subscribe to our newsletter.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Happy reading!<\/strong> &#10084;&#65039;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we step into November, it&rsquo;s the perfect moment to snuggle up with a good book and let the stories carry us away. 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