{
  "id": 17612227,
  "title": "The 10 Most Anticipated Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of November 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/the-10-most-anticipated-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-of-november-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-01T14:00:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/most-anticipated-sci-fi-fantasy-books-november-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In November 2026, avid readers will have access to a diverse selection of highly anticipated sci-fi and fantasy books. Captain Grey and his crew of sky pirates are set to embark on a thrilling adventure, hunting down the Stones of Indigo, mythical items believed to possess godlike power. To achieve this, they must decipher an ancient map leading to an uncharted island and confront a mysterious guardian.\n\nDebuting as a science fantasy novel, Glen Cook's They Cry marks the second book in the A Pitiless Rain arc of his Chronicles of The Black Company series. Set in the Black Company's former stronghold, An Abode of Ravens, the story follows Arkana and Shukrat as they gain access to formidable magic, setting them on a path of intrigue and danger.\n\nGrimdark genre pioneer Glen Cook returns with the second installment of the Chronicles of The Black Company series. Set in the Black Company's former stronghold, An Abode of Ravens, the tale revolves around Arkana and Shukrat who possess newfound magical abilities, leading them into a web of intrigue and peril.\n\nNewly appointed author John Gwynne transports readers to a Slavic-inspired world as he kicks off a new epic fantasy series. Amidst a brewing war between rival princes, Ivan strives to safeguard his family amidst the chaos. Hailing from a magical family, Halia harbors the potential to harness fae powers, which might just be their only chance at survival.\n\nIn the penultimate installment of the Merry Gentry series, writer John Gwynne introduces a fresh tale featuring a faerie princess-turned-private investigator. Meredith Gentry navigates the challenges of hunting down the perpetrators behind magical attacks on up-and-coming Hollywood actresses while simultaneously grappling with breaking a curse that binds the next king of the Seelie Court.",
  "summary": "Get cozy with sky pirates, faerie princesses, and political schemes",
  "key_points": [
    "Captain Grey and crew hunt Stones of Indigo in November 2026",
    "Glen Cook's They Cry is second book in A Pitiless Rain arc",
    "John Gwynne's new epic fantasy series follows Ivan and Halia"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}