Welcome to November at Lovereading! In the month our US friends give thanks for … whatever it is that 'Thanksgiving' is for … we also have lots to be grateful for! The rockets and sparklers have barely fizzled out, but soon it'll be Christmas! - with all its, gift-giving, peace-on-earthing, evening-carolling, late-night shopping, etc. Take a deep breath, because we're committed to helping your Christmas run as smoothly as Santa's sleigh with gift ideas and some great discounts  and FREE POSTAGE* on orders over £15!

November Books of the Month

A little festive spice has been sprinkled on our bookshelf this month and you'll find some great gift ideas. But, there are great ideas for you to treat yourself, also,  and escape the madness with a good book! Special mention must go to MEGA Book of the Month … Sense and Sensibility by Joanna Trollope – Austen comes roaring into the 21st Century in a brilliant modern tribute. Fresh, witty, contemporary, but true to its roots: a love story in the age of social media from a giant of the genre.    

And these...

The Gods of Guilt Michael Connelly His latest Mickey Haller story is crime fiction gold and fans can catch him on a UK book tour in November.	The Black Box Michael Connelly The latest Harry Bosch adventure and a relentless, riveting rollercoaster for fans the world over...
Butterflies in November Audur Ava Olafsdottir, Petra Borner Quirky, darkly comic, thought provoking and loved by our reader review panel..	Taking the Fall A. P. McCoy New authentic racing series with skullduggery, plot twists and steamy sex that make for a good, fun read.

As mentioned above click on The Gods of Guilt or The Black Box to find out more about Michael's UK book tour 22 – 25 November 2013. See the shelf below for even more fiction Books of the Month and a reminder that we have Signed First Editions of Connelly's Gods Of Guilt (and lots of other authors too) to giveaway so don't forget to enter the free prize draws. And if fiction isn't your thing then see below for our non-fiction Books of the Month for November  

First Signs? – Win Signed Firsts! …

By now you're probably no stranger to our great big Signed First Edition Prize Draws. If not we've been giving you the chance to win some amazing cherish-for-life signed 1st editions of great books by big name writers. What's more, we've added lots of NEW titles from authors including Frederick Forsyth and Alexander McCall Smith. But hurry as the the prize draws close early December. If you click here, you can find out what's up for grabs. What are you waiting for? 

Win, Win! – More Free to Enter Prize Draws

It's a Lovely Hoiliday with Mary … Win the Mary Poppins Experience! – In the shadow of Disney's imminent film "Saving Mr Banks", we're giving away a copy of the Essential Modern Classic version of Mary Poppins, as well as a Blu-ray copy of the film. Click here to enter. Good Luck!  

It's a First! - Debuts of the Month

We love a good debut. There's nothing better than finding a great new book and we've three exceptional ones.. Just keep an open mind … you're allowed more than one favourite!

Don't Miss! - Fay Weldon's Love & Inheritance Trilogy

With the publication of The New Countess - Fay Weldon draws her Love and Inheritance Trilogy to a fantastic finale. It has intrigue and immorality, manners and madness in high-society circles and is a royally revealing romantic romp! The series follows the fortunes (and misfortunes), lives and loves of a big house above and below stairs. Fans of Downton will love the trials and tribulations of the beautifully crafted characters in a trilogy that makes the perfect Christmas present!

Man about Toyne...The Sanctus Trilogy ends

If you're a Dan Brown fan, you can't afford to let this high-octane, ancient conspiracy thriller series pass you by! The first book, Sanctus, was a 2011 Debut of the Year - and the next book The Key did not disappoint. The latest and final title, The Tower, is out this month and you can see the conclusion of the whole dark twisting intrigue here.

Perfect Weather for Shorts …

As the nights get colder and the mornings darker, why not cosy up in the evening or brighten up your trip to work with a gripping short story? A satisfying, compact hit of great writing that can really fire the imagination. We're big fans of short story collections and we recommend you don't miss a spooky selection of scary shorts: The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales by Kate Mosse, our Short Story collection of the Month.  

Maxim-um Sentence! – Crime Writing Awards Uncovered …

Good news for Crime-fans everywhere!  Winners of the CWA "Daggers" have been announced. Split into several categories with a 'Dagger' for each, they're a showcase of the best-of-the-best in all aspects of the genre. But, where do you start sifting through them to find your perfect match? Why not let our resident Crime expert, the world-famous Maxim Jakubowski, do the hard work for you with his best of the best CWA November Selections?  

The Grassy Knoll that Changed the World – 50 Years since JFK

No other event has given rise to so many conspiracy theories and intrigue than the assassination of JFK in Dallas in 1963. To mark the 50th Anniversary of this tragedy, we have selected just three titles on the theme from a plethora of publishing on offer. Each one of them is worth a read. Read on for more hand-picked recommended reads in the cateogories you have let us know you want to be kept up to date with. Click here to update your selections. Happy Reading....