November 9 by Colleen Hoover - Restarting January 11th 2023

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse.

Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.

[Ashley]

28%: (view spoiler)[ I'm actually finding this a bit boring which is unusual for a Colleen Hoover book. I hope it's going to pick up because the reviews are pretty good so I have faith. Ben seems nice but he is obviously harbouring some big secret. Maybe some sort of addiction or a family member in trouble? (hide spoiler)]

[Heather]

i'm starting this book tonight!!

[Berit☀️✨]

Oh yes! I've had this book since it came out :-) probably won't get to it until tomorrow :-(

[Heather]

I am the same way! i'm reading Confess right now!

[Berit☀️✨]

Confess is the favorite of all her books, so far! Enjoy :-)

[Drishti]

I read a bit. And, it's good so far. But, I have another book to finish. So, it will take me a while to get back to this one.

[Berit☀️✨]

I have a book I need to finish as well, and then this one is up :-)

[Drishti]

I guess we're in the same boat then. =)

[Ashley]

Heather wrote: "I am the same way! i'm reading Confess right now!"

How are you liking Confess?

[Ashley]

51%: (view spoiler)[ It's been cute so far but I want to know what Ben is hiding. It's obviously something serious judging that Kyle was so aggressive to him about something. It sucks that Jordyn lost a husband so soon after getting one. Also I love that Miles and Tate are in this book, I hope they show up more. (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

Starting this now!

[Ashley]

76%: (view spoiler)[ What the hell, Ben? He intentionally started the fire.. why? I honestly can't think of a good reason why he would start the fire. The only reason I can think of is that her dad did something to his mom and he didn't know Fallon would be there, but that would still be attempted murder. Also I feel like he actually was stalking her when they bumped into each other. This is so messed up, what the hell? (hide spoiler)]

[Heather]

to start this now or to wait? help guys!!

[Berit☀️✨]

What are you waiting for?

[Ashley]

Done: (view spoiler)[ I'm pretty surprised at how easily Fallon forgave Ben. She didn't seem mad at him for keeping the truth from her, even though it was an important thing for her to know. I'm happy they got back together and had their happily ever after, but the ending felt too quick and rushed. Fallon barely had time to process the information before she went running to Ben. I know they're in love but it felt really unrealistic that she wasn't even mad. (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

About 20% in(view spoiler)[ Way they met very cute, although I would probably have thought the guy was a bit psycho, TBH! Fallons dad is a complete jerk! Cute so far, although they seem a little older than 18 to me (hide spoiler)]

[Drishti]

Finished First November

(view spoiler)[I just hate Fallon's Dad a lot. I've never seen a parent being such a jerk towards their child. I'm glad Fallon's mom left him. And, for a moment there, I thought maybe something was wrong with Ben's brain or whatever. Because the way he intercepted the conversation was totally insane. (hide spoiler)]

[Drishti]

Berit wrote: "About 20% in[spoilers removed]"

I agree with the pyscho comment.

[Drishti]

Finished Second November

(view spoiler)[The way Kyle punched Ben in front of Fallon and Jordyn makes it look like Ben's hiding something big. I wonder why he doesn't want to tell Fallon about it. He makes Fallon talks about the most uncomfortable topics about her. Then, why is he so uncomfortable about talking about this secret of his. How bad could his secret be? (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

On the app so I can't read your spoiler, but I'm pretty much at the same place as you.
I don't believe this is a spoiler, but this guy does not act like a normal 18 or 19-year-old boy, I have a son who is 19, and a daughter who is 18 and has a boyfriend that is ....
it's a cute story with a cute promise, but if she could just age them a couple more years, I would believe it a bit more. 19, and I'm just saying

[Drishti]

Finished Third November

(view spoiler)[I feel so sad for Jordyn. A year ago, she was preparing for her wedding. And now, she is preparing for her husband's funeral. And, I don't know what to say for Ben. He lost his mother and then, he lost his brother. I just wish he doesn't do something stupid after Fallon wanted him to cancel his cross country move. (hide spoiler)]

[Drishti]

Ashley wrote: "51%: [spoilers removed]"

You talk about Miles and Tate as if you've already read about them somewhere else. Are they characters from Colleen Hoover's another book?

[Drishti]

Finished Fourth November

(view spoiler)[Is Ben blind?! Why didn't he understand that whatever Fallon did was for him? That she left him because she didn't want him to make a decision in an emotional turmoil? Good old Ben got everything wrong and started a relationship with Jordyn. *claps* (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley]

Drishti wrote: "Ashley wrote: "51%: [spoilers removed]"

You talk about Miles and Tate as if you've already read about them somewhere else. Are they characters from Colleen Hoover's another book?"

Miles and Tate were the couple from Ugly Love so I was glad to see them again :)

[Heather]

did I need to read Ugly Love first?

[Berit☀️✨]

Ashley, good catch, I didn't catch that, Heather I don't think you need to read that book 1st :-)

[Heather]

thank you! I own both just haven't read Ugly Love yet!

[Ashley]

There's no need to read Ugly Love first. They only show up because Miles is a pilot and Ben's brother is also a pilot. There's no information missed if you don't read it :)

[Heather]

thanks!

[Drishti]

Okay, I get it now. Thanks Ashley! =)

[Drishti]

Finished Fifth November

(view spoiler)[I loved how Ben, Amber and Glenn jumped up to defend Fallon when Theodore insulted her. That's what we call true friends!

I know this is a pretty trivial thing. Not one to be debated over. But, still... Ben changed his house, right? Moved away from Jordyn and Oliver. In his previous house, he had kept his manuscript in his closet. What are the odds that he'll keep the manuscript in his closet in his new house too? IDK, maybe I'm just being stupid or my brain has become common sense deficient, but this thing really makes me wonder.... (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

Finished fifth November 9(view spoiler)[ plot twist....
Obstacle after obstacle (n I didn't see this coming (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

Finished(view spoiler)[ this really would have been a five-star book for me if I liked been more, I just couldn't get into the guy, he just didn't seem, normal, but if I had maybe known his backstory before I started I would have liked to mower??? I had the same problem with Ugly Love, I understood the characters more, after I understood the story behind what they were doing, but it was too late I was already annoyed ;-) (hide spoiler)]

[Drishti]

I realized that I had finished the book a while ago. But, forgot to post. ;)

Finished

(view spoiler)[This really was a good read. And, meeting once a year in only for one day and keeping no other contact was a new and intriguing concept for me. (hide spoiler)]

[Brooke]

16%
(view spoiler)[ well well well, what is Ben hiding?! I guess either addiction of some kind, maybe gambling... i wanna know! (hide spoiler)]

[Brooke]

35%
(view spoiler)[ I'm so freaking confused... i like the story so far but there needs to be some explaining happening soon!! (hide spoiler)]

[Brooke]

56%
(view spoiler)[ BEN YOU DUMB F*CK!!!!!!!!!!! I HOPE SHE KICKS YOU IN THE BALLS!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Brooke]

71%
(view spoiler)[ BEN YOU'RE NOW AN EVEN BIGGER F*CK!!!! WTF! are you kidding right now!? i mean i understand the angry, but to set fire to a car that is right next to a house! Dumb f*ck. (hide spoiler)]

[Brooke]

Ending Thoughts
(view spoiler)[ upon learning that Ben started said fire, think i would need a lot more time to process that, but no, Fallon is fine after like a week or something... i hate that about Hoover's books, you have this slow burning "wtf is going on, and will it get resolved" feeling for 75% of the book, then the ending is rushed and you feel confused and lost in the end! (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting February 11th 2016. Happy Reading ☺

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[Maddie]

I've been part of this thread for a few months, just haven't gotten around to it yet, so I'll stick here with you guys and read it if that's okay?

And good to know I don't need to read Ugly Love first. I might though if there's some same characters and Ugly Love was published first.

[Irene]

First November 9: (view spoiler)[I love this book!!! It's so meta, I can't even... I mean, Ben's writing a book about them! And I'm reading that book right now. It's genius! I love all the book references, like the tbr pile, insta-love etc. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

No idea when I'm going to read it :p

[Irene]

2nd November (view spoiler)[ What is up with his brother? I love this book so far! (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Isn't there chapters in it? Is there just dates?

[Irene]

The chapters are different pov's. So there are chapters. Just easier for me to write after the different years

[Irene]

4th November 9 (view spoiler)[I have a feeling Ben will die at the end. I have no clue why though, I just think so, you know? (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

The concept of this book is really fascinating.
First November 9 (view spoiler)[It started off really weird. Ben and Fallon getting along comfortably and they just met? idk. how to feel about that. it seems unrealistic..

However these two made me more curious, especially Ben. He somewhat makes me swoon. adjsajjaje (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

So far, I'm loving this. :)