Upcoming Science Fiction and Fantasy Releases for November 2026

Authors such as Holly Black, Adam Oyebanji, and TJ Klune are accompanied by newcomers Gracie Marsden, Christine Cowan, and others, ensuring a diverse array of offerings, from hard sci-fi to cozy fantasy and literary speculative fiction.

On November 3, Holly Black releases "A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters: Illustrated Tales from Elfhame," a short story collection featuring two new tales set in her popular Modern Faerie Tales and Elfhame worlds, accompanied by artwork from Solenne Songer.

Johnny Compton's "Chimera Skin," also out on November 3, is a shorter work of apocalyptic sci-fi depicting Swanson, civilization's last hope, who must devise a plan to escape a ruined world plagued by alien influence.

Gracie Marsden's debut novel, "Bones of Jade, Flesh Like Ice," will be available on November 10. This historical fantasy is set in an Eleventh-century Taiwanese village, following Yu’er, who makes a risky deal with a jing to reclaim agency after a series of life-altering events.

Also releasing on November 10 is "Lavender and Hemlock" by Lili Wilkinson. The story revolves around Tansy, a maid in a sea cottage, who becomes entangled with Merit, a knight connected to dark forces, as she unravels the mystery of her own identity and past.

Nora Roberts's "Birth of the Witch: A Coven of Three" comes out on November 17. It tells the tale of Neve McShane, who realizes her witch heritage on her thirteenth birthday, just as dark forces threaten her island.

On the same day, Matt Dinniman's "Dungeon Crawler Carl: Deluxe Edition" will be released, enhancing the popular narrative of Carl and his ex’s cat Princess Donut as they navigate a perilous intergalactic game show with a deluxe presentation featuring special artwork and design.

Adam Oyebanji's "Line of Descent" will launch in November as well, focusing on junior officer Faisal aboard the ship Archimedes, whose abduction leads to unrest among the crew headed towards a distant human settlement.

Christine Cowan's "Love, Witches, and Wahala" follows a witch named Nneka, who must navigate a love potion gone wrong. Her struggle to find her soulmate could be the key to saving her community.

TJ Klune's "Murmuration" tells the story of Mike, whose perception of his seemingly perfect life is shaken in 1950s Amorea, leading him to confront impending darkness to protect his partner, Sean.

Additionally, the fifth volume of Solvej Balle's series, "On the Calculation of Volume," translated by Jennifer Russell and Sophia Hersi Smith, continues the story of protagonist Tara as she strives to adapt to her time-loop reality.

Finally, debut author Manuia Heinrich presents "Salt Water Blood," a young adult speculative thriller about an Indigenous teen named Moe grappling with prophetic visions that intertwine with her family's troubled history.