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
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
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
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
"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
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...
The Birdwatcher (Original)
Mitchard, Jacquelyn
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
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
GOODREADS READERS' MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF FALL * REAL SIMPLE BEST BOOKS OF 2025 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...
Chair Yoga for Strength and Balance: Accessible Exercises to Improve Mobility and Relieve Pain
Maitreyi, ML
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.
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
#1 New York Times bestselling author Carissa Broadbent returns to The War of Lost Hearts series with book two, Children of Fallen Gods No war can be fought with clean hands. Not even the ones waged for the right reasons. Not even the ones you win...
The Christmas Stranger
Evans, Richard Paul
Closing Time: A Thriller (Original)
Ledwidge, Michael
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...
Conquering the North: China, Russia, Mongolia: 2,000 Years of Conflict
Man, John
A panoramic history of the roots of China and Mongolia's historic rivalry--and why it matters today. The Great Wall of China--stretching from the arid rises of Gansu province to the cold waters of the Bohai Sea--remains an enduring symbol of Chinese might. And yet for all its...
Daring to Be Free: Rebellion and Resistance of the Enslaved in the Atlantic World
Hazareesingh, Sudhir
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
"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
Cawthorne, Richard
Paper Book
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florida will lead you straight to the best attractions the state has to offer and provides the insider travel tips you need, whether you are making the most of the nightlife or discovering historic towns. Explores the state's history, architecture, wildlife,...
Dk thailand
Dk
Make your trip to Thailand extraordinary Walks around glittering temples. Visits to busy floating markets. Trips to paradisiacal islands. Thailand offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect...
Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books
Bo-Reum, Hwang
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
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
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.
Eyewitness Dog
DK
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...
Fodor's Essential Egypt
Fodor's Travel Guides
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 Italy 2026
Fodor's Travel Guides
Whether you want to visit the Colosseum in Rome, go designer shopping in Milan, or hike the Cinque Terre, the local Fodor's travel experts in Italy are here to help! Fodor's Essential Italy 2026 guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to...
Fodor's 2023 essential Spain
Kemper, Benjamin
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
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
An irresistible modern fairy tale about a British princess who must decide between her duty to her family--or to her own heart. A Reese's Book Club Pick! It's New Year's Day in Australia and the life Lexi Villiers has carefully built is...
Huguette
Black, Cara
In the lawlessness of post-World War II France, a resilient young woman fights to survive and make a living, no matter the cost--from the New York Times bestselling author of Three Hours in Paris and the Aimée Leduc series After Libération, spring 1945: Seventeen...
In the Arena: Theodore Roosevelt in War, Peace, and Revolution
Brown, David S
From acclaimed historian and author of the "marvelous" (The New York Times Book Review) The Last American Aristocrat comes a captivating new biography of Teddy Roosevelt, exploring the life of America's 26th president and his pivotal role in shaping the dawn of the American Century....
In Your Dreams
Adams, Sarah
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
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...
The Italian secret : a novel
Moss, Tara
An old family secret leads from the streets of Sydney to Italy's sun-drenched Neapolitan coast, in this immersive historical mystery from #1 international bestselling author Tara Moss Pacific Ocean, 1907. A girl embarks on a journey to begin a new life far from home. ...
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
A Kiss of Hammer and Flame : The Must-Read, Sizzling Romantasy Debut for Fans of Throne of Glass
De La Force, Amy
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...
The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: A True Crime Thriller
Patterson, James
Paper Book
From the world's #1 bestselling author, The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe is a true crime thriller about a woman who changed Hollywood history, and whose indelible image captures our imagination to this day. "Electrifying ... A spellbinding new...
List of suspicious things : a novel
Godfrey, Jennie
"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
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...
The Matchy Matchy Sewing Book: Flexible, Fun, and Satisfying Sewing Projects Using Simple Shapes
Gonzales, Amy
These beginner-friendly sewing patterns are refreshingly simple, highly wearable, and so much fun that you can't just make one. The patterns (sizes XXS-6XL) are based on three simple blocks that can be modified and built upon to make a stylish, playful closet. Each...
The mating game
Ferguson, Lana
Two wolf shifters reluctant to love discover there's no fighting the call of the wild in this steamy romance by USA Today bestselling author Lana Ferguson. Contractor Tess Covington has spent her entire life as a regular non-shifter human, so after she lands in the Denver...
The Miracle Morning After 50: A Proven Path to Joy, Vitality, and Purpose for Aging Adults
Elrod, Hal
Discover six daily practices that have helped millions of readers reshape their lives in this special edition of The Miracle Morning for readers over 50. For more than a decade, Hal Elrod's groundbreaking book The Miracle Morning has helped people around the world...
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
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...
The Orchard
Heller, Peter
Available in paperback at last, Peter Heller's masterful coming-of-age tale, the story of a mother and daughter living on a Vermont apple orchard, escaping ghosts of the past. Hayley and her seven-year-old daughter, Frith, live in a rustic cabin with no electricity in the...
Queens at War: England's Medieval Queens Book Four
Weir, Alison
The tumultuous period in English history that marked the end of the medieval era and the rise of the Tudors comes to stunning life in the final volume of Alison Weir's four-part Medieval Queens series, filled with dramatic true stories chronicling the turbulent reigns of the last five Plantagenet...
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...
Sharpe's Storm
Cornwell, Bernard
Paper Book
A gripping novel featuring the legendary Richard Sharpe from Bernard Cornwell, the internationally bestselling master of historical fiction widely recognized as "the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today" (Wall Street Journal). The year is 1813. France is a...
Silent Bones
McDermid, Val
"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
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...
Spasm
Cook, Robin
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...
Stone Lands: A Journey of Darkness and Light Through Britain's Ancient Places
Robertson, Fiona
An enchanting and beautifully illustrated memoir of grief, hope, and love, alongside the joy of exploring ancient landscapes, which uncovers the wonder of Britain's ancient megaliths. Journeying across Britain, from West Penwith and Avebury to the Lake District and Orkney, Stone...
Stuart Woods' Blown Away
Battles, Brett.
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)
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
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.
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
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
"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...
W. E. B. Griffin Direct Action
Stewart, Jack
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
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...
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
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
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...
The Worst Day: A Plane Crash, a Train Wreck, and Remarkable Acts of Heroism in Washington, DC
Goldfarb, Bruce
A REAL-LIFE DISASTER MOVIE- A minute-by-minute account of 2 simultaneous catastrophes during a 1982 blizzard-and the extraordinary courage of civilians and first responders For fans of Deep Survival and Adam Higginbotham's Midnight in Chernobyl and Challenger- A True...

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