THE FUSE

Skies are moody. The air is crisper, if not outright cold. Leaves have changed color and may have completely fallen off the trees. Halloween is quite a ways in the rearview, and in the U.S., another holiday is coming up quickly. For years, November was one of my least favorite months, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found it quite lovely. There’s something about the transition between fall and winter, between the days full of sunlight and those full of more darkness, that really has grown on me. Without a whole lot of doubt, much of it has to do with the fact that this is a custom-built period for enjoying books and other art. While the publishing season itself is also winding down, there are still many new YA book releases hitting shelves this week that you’ll want to consider for your TBR.