December '25 Releases

Here are some of the books hitting our shelves in December.

Updated November 14, 2025
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Age Like a Girl: How Menopause Rewires Your Brain for Mental Clarity, Increased Confidence, and Renewed Energy
Pelz, Mindy
Paper Book
Dr. Mindy Pelz, noted women's health advocate and the bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl and Eat Like a Girl, redefines menopause as a powerful biological upgrade--offering science-backed strategies to help women thrive, reclaim their health, and step into their most vibrant,...
All My Bones: An Old Juniper Bookshop Mystery
Nelson, P J
Paper Book
Madeline Brimley, new owner of a bookstore in a small Georgia town, finds herself playing sleuth when a friend is charged with the murder of a much-disliked woman. Madeline Brimley recently inherited a bookstore in Enigma, Georgia, is embarking on her second career, after her...
The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World
Haidt, Jonathan
Paper Book
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation, this new book for tweens is a handbook for living a happy and exciting life that isn't hijacked by a smartphone. Jonathan Haidt's blockbuster book, The Anxious Generation, has sparked a...
The Award
Pearl, Matthew
Paper Book
"The Award begins as a wryly funny satire of thwarted literary ambition, but it quickly evolves into something darker and more disturbing. Matthew Pearl's addictive and propulsive novel has the twisted nightmare logic of a Patricia Highsmith thriller."--Tom Perrotta, New York Times ...
Before I Forget
Hoen, Tory Henwood
Paper Book
A funny, heartfelt, late coming-of-age story that examines the role of memory in holding us back--and in moving us forward--for fans of The Collected Regrets of Clover and Maame. Call it inertia. Call it a quarter-life crisis. Whatever you call it, Cricket...
Beware of the Dino-Snake: A Branches Book (Pets Rule! #8)
Tan, Susan.
Paper Book
Ember and the other pets come face-to-face with an evil dino-snake duo that's out to ruin the Chin family garden! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text,...
The Birdwatcher (Original)
Mitchard, Jacquelyn
Paper Book
A Zibby's Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2025! From New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard comes a page-turning drama that explores the beauty of female friendship; the relationship between money, power, and sex; and the very human desire to protect...
The Bodyguard Affair
Lea, Amy
Paper Book
A secret romance writer discovers that the hottest story of summer might just be the one happening between her and the Prime Minister's bodyguard, from the international bestselling author of Set On You. Andi Zeigler lives a double life. By day, she's the no-nonsense,...
Canticle
Rich Edwards, Janet
Paper Book
GOODREADS READERS' MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF FALL A masterful debut novel following a spirited young woman's explorations of faith, agency, and love in thirteenth-century Bruges. Aleys is sixteen years old and unusual: stubborn, bright, and prone to religious visions...
Chair Yoga for Strength and Balance: Accessible Exercises to Improve Mobility and Relieve Pain
Maitreyi, ML
Paper Book
Break free from stiffness and rediscover the joy of moving with ease in your daily life. Whether due to aging, long hours at a desk, or recovery from injury, limited mobility can feel both painful and frustrating. But what if the solution was right beneath you Transform your...
Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain : Breaking the Doom Loop to Heal Both Chronic Physical and Emotional Pain
Amen, Daniel G.
Paper Book
One of our leading experts on the brain and #1 New York Times bestselling author explores how chronic physical and emotional pain are both rooted in your brain's wiring, leaving you stuck in the doom loop and how you can break free to heal from the "doom loop" and reclaim a vibrant, pain-free...
Children of fallen gods
Broadbent, Carissa
Paper Book
The Christmas Stranger
Evans, Richard Paul
Paper Book
Closing Time: A Thriller (Original)
Ledwidge, Michael
Paper Book
The next pulse-pounding Michael Gannon thriller by the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of James Patterson's Michael Bennett series It's springtime in Key West, and Michael Gannon is busy supporting his son's dreams of making it in minor league baseball. But a late-night...
Daring to Be Free: Rebellion and Resistance of the Enslaved in the Atlantic World
Hazareesingh, Sudhir
Paper Book
A revelatory history of enslaved people's resistance and self-emancipation, across the Atlantic world and beyond. In the 1720s, the West African chief Tomba was abducted for organizing the local resistance against slave raiders and imprisoned on a British ship, where he...
Daughter of Genoa
Devereaux, Kat
Paper Book
"Enthralling and eloquently bittersweet--a vivid historical portrait of the pivotal yet overlooked struggle to save Italian Jews in WWII, and how one unforgettable woman risks everything for love. Devereaux writes with great authority and masterfully blends imagination and history. A deeply...
Florida
Paper Book
From the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic Ocean, from the peak of the panhandle to Key West, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florida is the most brilliant and complete reference to the Sunshine State. Whether youÕre on a family jaunt to all the top theme parks, traveling for business, seeking rest and...
Eyewitness travel guides. Thailand 2023
Paper Book
Discover the jewel of Southeast Asia Whether you want to experience Bangkok's mouth-watering cuisine, Chiang Mai's awe-inspiring temples or some of the world's most gorgeous beaches, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you discover all that Thailand has to offer.
The Dog's Table: 120+ Easy Real-Food Recipes for Happier, Healthier Pups--From Eggs Benedog to Seafood Pawella
Jay, Joelle
Paper Book
Treat your furry best friend to the joy of real food, with 120 bark-worthy recipes made with easy-to-find ingredients to improve their health and keep that tail wagging every day of their joyful life. Dogs love food, and just like human diets, the best canine diets...
Dragon Tales (a Friend for Dragon, Dragon Gets by, and Dragon's Fat Cat)
Pilkey, Dav
Paper Book
From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man, Cat Kid Comic Club, and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon Tales: A Friend for Dragon, Dragon Gets By, and Dragon's Fat Cat in a single chapter book that's perfect for beginning readers.<...
Eva saves the day
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva and her friends find and take care of some mysterious eggs! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly...
Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books
Bo-Reum, Hwang
Paper Book
From the author of the international bestseller Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, a heartfelt invitation to reflect on your relationship with reading and celebrate the joys of books. Why do we read? What is it that we hope to take away from the intimate, personal...
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Atkins, Ace
Paper Book
Elmore Leonard meets Robert Ludlum in a rollicking comedic thriller set in 1985 from acclaimed author Ace Atkins, in which a suburban teen suspects his mom's new boyfriend is the ultimate bad guy--a KGB agent. It's 1985, what will soon become known as "The Year of the Spy," and...
Everyone in the Group Chat Dies
Chilton, L M
Paper Book
From the breakout author of Swiped comes a compulsively readable, surprisingly funny, and genuinely thrilling pageturner about a TikTok true crime investigator, a '90s serial killer that may not be as dead as everyone would like, a text thread from hell, and long buried secrets that just...
Evil bones
Reichs, Kathy.
Paper Book
Eyewitness Dog
DK
Paper Book
Become an eyewitness to the extraordinary world of dogs - our intelligent, curious, and playful best friends with a fascinating history. The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations. This picture-led dog book...
Fate of a Royal
Brandy, Meagan.
Paper Book
Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE FIRST PRINT RUN while supplies last―featuring gorgeous sprayed edges and special cover design features. This breathtaking collectible is only available as part of a LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book...
Fodor's Essential Egypt
Fodor's Travel Guides
Paper Book
Whether you want to cruise the Nile, explore the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, or see the Pyramids of Giza, the local Fodor's travel experts in Egypt are here to help! Fodor's Essential Egypt guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to...
Fodor's Essential Spain
Travel Guides, Fodor's.
Paper Book
Whether you want to explore the Alhambra, marvel at La Sagrada Familia, or enjoy tapas, wine, and flamenco, the local Fodor's travel experts in Spain are here to help! Fodor's Essential Spain guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to...
A grim reaper's guide to cheating death
Dara, Maxie
Paper Book
Nora Bird works for S.C.Y.T.H.E., which might seem odd for someone as terrified of death as she is. But ever since her parents died in an accident when she was six, she's been obsessed with avoiding risk, and what better place to learn how to cheat death than the company that employs the nation's...
The Heir Apparent
Armitage, Rebecca
Paper Book
An irresistible modern fairy tale about a British princess who must decide between her duty to her family--or to her own heart. It's New Year's Day in Australia and the life Lexi Villiers has carefully built is working out nicely: she's in the second year of her...
Huguette
Black, Cara
Paper Book
August 1945: Seventeen-year-old Huguette Faure is a survivor. The war has taken everything from her-both her parents and her sense of safety. Now, pregnant and on the lam, she cannot return to her childhood home in Paris. Forced to reinvent herself, she must outrun her father's enemies, who want her...
In Your Dreams
Adams, Sarah
Paper Book
A homecoming to Rome, Kentucky, sparks a new romance--and lots of drama--between two old family friends, from the New York Times bestselling author of When in Rome, Practice Makes Perfect, and Beg, Borrow, or Steal. Madison Walker left Rome, Kentucky,...
iPhone
Hart-Davis, Guy
Paper Book
Discover the features that make iPhones so popular! From day one setting up your Apple smartphone to utilizing it for everyday purposes, iPhone For Dummies breaks down the latest happenings with your device. Experienced Apple expert and tech educator Guy Hart-Davis walks you...
Just for you
Mayer, Mercer
Paper Book
This silly and sweet picture book about the mayhem that results from trying to help mom is a perfect gift any time of year! Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's trying to make...
The King's Ransom
Evanovich, Janet
Paper Book
A Kiss of Hammer and Flame : The Must-Read, Sizzling Romantasy Debut for Fans of Throne of Glass
De La Force, Amy
Paper Book
An immortal bound in darkness. A shattered empire at war. And a blacksmith whose heart could tip the scales of fate.When young blacksmith Cahra is commissioned to forge a sword, she uses her imagination to design its crest. But this symbol unwittingly invokes an age-old prophecy and awakens...
The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: A True Crime Thriller
Patterson, James
Paper Book
"Electrifying... A spellbinding new account of the star's final days by the world's greatest thriller writer." -- Daily Mail "Entertaining...bursting with anecdotes...zippy pacing and novelistic detail. ...Readers with a soft spot for Hollywood's...
List of suspicious things : a novel
Godfrey, Jennie
Paper Book
"What could be more magical than a writer who can flip from hilarity to darkness and back on the same page? Jennie Godfrey does this and more...in a voice that is as authentic as it is unforgettable." --Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street "We'll make a list...
The Living and the Dead: A Novel about a Crime
Carlsson, Christoffer
Paper Book
THE AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER One town. Two crimes. Twenty years of silence. A "brooding and brilliant" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) murder mystery set in a rural Swedish town, where one community's secrets will be laid bare over the...
Love Grows Here
Adele, Amy
Paper Book
A beautiful original story about the healing power of gardens that features lovable animal characters At the back of a perfectly ordinary house, in a perfectly ordinary neighborhood, is a garden that is anything but ordinary. For in that garden, love grows . . . The garden is...
The Matchy Matchy Sewing Book: Flexible, Fun, and Satisfying Sewing Projects Using Simple Shapes
Gonzales, Amy
Paper Book
Sew a creative, wearable closet with the Matchy Matchy Sewing Club's guide to mixing, matching, and using what you've got, featuring 12 flexible sewing projects. These beginner-friendly sewing patterns are refreshingly simple, highly wearable, and so much fun that you can't just make...
The mating game
Ferguson, Lana
Paper Book
Contractor Tess Covington has spent her entire life as a regular non-shifter human, so after she lands in the Denver ER with flu-like symptoms, it comes as a complete shock to be told that, no, she's not sick - she's actually a late-presenting omega wolf shifter. With her family in dire financial...
The Night Is Defying
Peñaranda, Chloe C.
Paper Book
DELUXE EDITION--featuring gorgeous, celestial stenciled edges and beautiful case art under the book jacket! The exciting second volume in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat,...
Not Exactly Mr. Darcy: Volume 1
Miller, Carolyn
Paper Book
Pride, Pemberley, and Second Chances When history-loving Olivia Bennett's teaching contract isn't renewed, she is considered her family's logical choice to care for her ailing grandmother in a tiny English village. While there, she soon finds additional work at...
Pug the Unicorn: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #14)
May, Kyla
Paper Book
The next installment in the bestselling chapter book series featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read...
The Sea Captain's Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World
Mazzeo, Tilar J
Paper Book
The true story of the first female captain of a merchant ship and her treacherous navigation of Antarctica's deadly waters, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Widow Clicquot Summer, 1856 Nineteen-year-old Mary Ann Patten and her...
Silent Bones
McDermid, Val
Paper Book
"Powerful, moving and wise - Val McDermid's books are always enthralling."--Harlan Coben "A beautifully structured, witty and twisty novel."--Ann Cleeves The new installment in the "relentlessly engrossing series" (Wall Street Journal) finds Karen Pirie and...
The Six Loves of James I
Russell, Gareth
Paper Book
A groundbreaking and insightful exploration of King James I, enigmatic successor to Queen Elizabeth I, from the "meticulous researcher" (The Wall Street Journal) and author of the "enjoyable and readable" (Philippa Gregory, #1 New York Times bestselling author) The Palace.<...
Snake-Eater
Kingfisher, T
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes an enthralling contemporary fantasy seeped in horror about a woman trying to escape her past by moving to the remote US desert--only to find herself beholden to the wrath of a vengeful god. With...
Sonic the Hedgehog. Vol. 20, Cause and Effect
Ata, Iasmin.
Paper Book
Sonic and friends deal with the impact of the Restoration's demise in the next installment of the best-selling comic series! While Sonic is trying to find Clutch, Amy and Tails decide to visit towns connected to the Restoration to see how much they are impacted by its loss. The...
Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story
Chen, Sylvia
Paper Book
Lunar New Year is coming up, and Sunny is stuck wearing hand-me-downs to the party AGAIN. The Lao family has four rules: 1. Make what you can yourself. 2. Get good deals. 3. Share extras with others. 4. Never waste anything. ...which means...
Spasm
Cook, Robin
Paper Book
From the "master of the medical thriller" (The New York Times), Robin Cook, fan favorites Jack and Laurie return in another fast-paced spine chiller about a deadly bioweapon that could disrupt the world order as we know it. "Masterful . . . Robin Cook is at the top of his...
Stuart Woods' Blown Away
Battles, Brett.
Paper Book
Former CIA operative Teddy Fay returns for another thrilling Hollywood adventure in this latest installment in the New York Times bestselling series. Teddy Fay whisks away to join Peter and Hattie Barrington in Palm Springs. But his hope for a relaxing vacation vanishes...
The Super Jump Between Worlds!
Flintham, Thomas/ Flintham, Thomas (ILT)
Paper Book
Super Rabbit Boy jumps to strange new worlds in the latest page-turning installment of this USA Today bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to...
I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 (I Survived #25)
Tarshis, Lauren
Paper Book
The biggest dust storm in U.S. history... When a drought turns the farmland of the Texas Panhandle into a dry wasteland, eleven-year-old Ray's world begins to crumble. Fierce dust storms blacken the sky and destroy everything in their path. Ray and his best friend, Dolly, do their...
Tailored Realities
Sanderson, Brandon
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson―creator of the Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and numerous smash-hit works of science fiction and fantasy―comes Tailored Realities, a new short fiction collection including the...
Tender Cruelty
Robert, Katee.
Paper Book
I was his wife. His lover. His sworn enemy. The ice queen to Olympus's most hated king. *A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Hera and Zeus.* The barrier that's protected Olympus for generations has fallen. The enemy's breached the gates and the Thirteen are scrambling to...
This Skirt Won't Work!: How Women Athletes Changed Their Clothes and Changed the Game?
Cooper, Jennifer
Paper Book
Imagine trying to play tennis in a long dress, or swimming laps wearing heavy petticoats! That's how it used to be for girls and women in sports... until a few found a better way! See how women like cyclist Kittie Knox, swimmer Annette Kellerman, and Albertine LePensee and her Canadian...
The Time Hop Coffee Shop (Original)
Patrick, Phaedra
Paper Book
"A delightful tale, full of heart." -Evie Woods, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop  Welcome to the Time Hop Coffee Shop, where wishes can come true... Greta Perks was once the shining star of the...
Vortex of the Chaos Dragon
West, Tracey
Paper Book
Drake and Worm face off against the evil wizard Maldred with the help of the mysterious Chaos Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series perfect for newly independent readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of...
W. E. B. Griffin Direct Action
Stewart, Jack
Paper Book
When the original Presidential Agent is gunned down during a mass shooting, Pick McCoy swears a brutal revenge in this revival of W. E. B. Griffin's New York Times bestselling series. Charley Castillo, the original Presidential Agent is in Virginia Beach to visit his son...
We Who Will Die (Deluxe Limited Edition)
Stark, Stacia
Paper Book
Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION. The collector's hardcover features stenciled edges, colored endpapers, and jacket effects. From the bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series comes a slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by merciless...
What Is Lunar New Year?
Jun Kirklin, Vivian
Paper Book
Learn how many different Asian communities celebrate Lunar New Year in this book for young readers that reveals why the first new moon of the year is such a culturally significant moment for many countries! This fact-filled book covers all things Lunar New Year, from the Chinese...
What Was the Industrial Revolution?
Gigliotti, Jim E
Paper Book
The groundbreaking people, ideas, and inventions of the Industrial Revolution, spanning from 1760 to 1840, are brought to life in this fascinating addition to the New York Times bestselling What Was? series. Following the Agricultural Revolution, the Industrial Revolution...
When the Fireflies Dance
Hassan, Aisha
Paper Book
Inspired by a shocking true story, this haunting debut novel of love, brotherhood, resilience, and redemption set in Pakistan calls to mind the modern classics The Kite Runner and The Beekeeper of Aleppo. On the outskirts of Lahore, Pakistan, a large yellow moon...
White Wolf: An Evan Ryder Novel
Lustbader, Eric
Paper Book
In this cutting-edge installment of the acclaimed thriller series, New York Times bestselling author Eric Van Lustbader thrusts readers into a world where power is being redefined by a revolutionary communication program that renders modern encryption obsolete, one that will topple global...
Why Do I Keep Doing This?: Unlearn the Habits Keeping You Stuck and Unhappy
Morton, Kati
Paper Book
Leading mental health advocate and licensed marriage and family therapist, Kati Morton, explores our common struggle and contradiction with control in ourselves and relationships, giving readers the ability to not only ask themselves whydo I keep doing this, but have the insight to...
Why We Celebrate Groundhog Day : Everything to Know About Your Favorite Holiday
Gibson, Karen Bush
Paper Book
Celebrate Groundhog Day with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9! Groundhog Day celebrates the coming of spring with a tradition that says if a certain groundhog comes out of his burrow and does not see his shadow, then winter is almost over. Learn all about the history, traditions,...
The Worst Day: A Plane Crash, a Train Wreck, and Remarkable Acts of Heroism in Washington, DC
Goldfarb, Bruce
Paper Book
Dedicated to first responders and every person who steps up to act when it matters... More than 40 years before a Black Hawk helicopter collided mid-air with American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River, a desperate race against time took place nearby in overwhelming conditions. Washington,...

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