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From a grand journey to India, a deeply New York story and a lost memory that leads to finding a new life — plus some juicy new celebrity memoirs — here are PEOPLE’s picks for the best books to read in November 2024.
‘Master of Me’ by Keke Palmer
Dalvin Adams
Keke Palmer grew up a child star, but she’s so much more than that. In this powerful new account, the actress and singer takes us through her journey in stardom, relationships, motherhood and more to show how readers can get through challenging times just like she has — and how to empower themselves in the process, too.
‘From Under the Truck’ by Josh Brolin
Joey Feldman
The actor, known for roles in classics like The Goonies and No Country for Old Men, looks back on his unconventional childhood amongst animals on a California ranch, the tragic death of his mother, Jane, and the journey that brought him to Hollywood fame. With insights on fatherhood, addiction and relationships, Brolin’s “un-celebrity memoir” is a thought-provoking read.
‘Pony Confidential’ by Christina Lynch
This equine odyssey is narrated by a snarky pony hellbent on finding the one owner he loved: a girl who dumped him decades ago. “Pony” finds her sitting in a jail cell, accused of a murder committed on the night of their last ride. Clever, funny and full of sugar cubes. — Sue Carswell
‘The Magnificent Ruins’ by Nayantara Roy
Roy’s powerhouse debut centers on a fabulous decaying mansion, “five stories of gold and orange” with a secret sixth-floor deck that towers over the city — and the plot. For her 29th birthday, New York-based book editor Lila De gets bad news and good news: Her beloved grandfather has died, but he’s left her the crumbling mansion all her relatives call home. If you love a family epic set in India (the food! The melodrama!), this one’s for you. — Marion Winik
‘Lazarus Man’ by Richard Price
After an apartment building collapses in Harlem, the neighborhood characters spring to life. A detective tries to track down a missing resident, while one of the survivors peddles a hopeful message. A gritty, deeply human portrait of New York City life far removed from the glitz and glamour. — Andy Abrahams
‘Pictures of You’ by Emma Grey
What would you do with a second chance? Evie wakes up in the hospital after a crash that killed her husband, but she has no memory of him — or anything after high school. As she pieces her life back together, a new man makes her question everything in this vivid, beautiful novel.
‘What the Chicken Knows’ by Sy Montgomery
If you’ve never given the humble backyard bird much thought, try this short and sweet exploration that starts with the author’s own personality-filled flock. You’ll never look at the country’s most familiar fowl the same way again.
‘Still Life at Eighty: The Next Interesting Thing’ by Abigail Thomas
From the celebrated author of A Three Dog Life comes a wry, witty memoir that flits between memories and the present and proves that growing old doesn’t have to mean fading away.
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