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New Young Adult Books to Read | December 24

Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors Heather G. Harris, Xiran Jay Zhao, Peter Wacht, and more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!



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6 Revelatory New Life Stories

6 Revelatory New Life Stories

Looking for inspiration, insight, and unforgettable journeys? These six revelatory new life stories delve into the triumphs, struggles, and transformations that define the human experience. From moving memoirs to groundbreaking biographies, these narratives offer fresh perspectives and deep reflections that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. Dive in and discover tales that will challenge, uplift, and inspire!



Surviving Southwood Avenue: A Story of Family Secrets and Resilience

by Melissa Simonye

Release Date: October 21 2024

Based on real events, Surviving Southwood Avenue is an inspiring story of strength and perseverance based on one woman’s extraordinary life. Taking place in Columbus, Ohio, it explores losing trust and gaining wisdom from an abusive childhood. Fans of memoirs, historical fiction, and family drama will not want to miss this book!

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Still Life at Eighty: The Next Interesting Thing

by Abigail Thomas

Release Date: November 19 2024

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Three Dog Life, a witty and irreverent look at aging and the writing life, delivered with trademark brevity, humor, and wise wit.

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Amanda, A Cautionary Tale of Alcoholism

by Andrew Culkin

Release Date: December 15 2024

The pain, sadness and horror are all grippingly documented in this raw and revealing memoir that will shock, educate and resonate with the millions of people who struggle with alcoholism personally or someone they love. Amanda, A Cautionary Tale of Alcoholism is a gripping page-turner that aims to destigmatize this treacherous disease that remains in the shadows.

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The Housekeeper's Secret: A Memoir

by Sandra Schnakenburg

Release Date: December 3 2024

Embarking on a quest to honor Lee’s final wishes, Sandy takes an emotional and thrilling journey, unveiling shocking truths not only about her beloved housekeeper but also her own upbringing. As she digs further, she learns that Lee came to her family’s sprawling estate in Barrington, IL, harboring a secret past.

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What in Me Is Dark: The Revolutionary Afterlife of Paradise Lost

by Orlando Reade

Release Date: December 10 2024

A highly original hybrid of literary criticism and political history, telling of the enduring, surprising and ever-evolving relevance of Milton’s epic poem through the scandalous life of its creator and the revolutionary lives that were influenced by it.

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Taboo: Stories That Can't Be Told

by Sierra Melcher

Release Date: December 10 2024

Unlock the voices of brave women who have broken the chains of silence to share their forbidden stories. Taboo: Stories That Can't Be Told is a raw, unapologetic anthology that dares to confront the subjects society has forced into the shadows—topics too often deemed unmentionable.

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New Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels for Fans of Daniel Arenson

New Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels for Fans of Daniel Arenson

Are you a fan of Daniel Arenson’s epic worlds, unforgettable characters, and heart-pounding adventures? If you’ve been captivated by his sweeping tales of dragons, alien invasions, and heroism against impossible odds, you’re in for a treat. The science fiction and fantasy genres are bursting with fresh releases that deliver the same kind of breathtaking magic and emotional resonance.



A Currency of Control (The N-ergy Cycle Book 2)

by Charles Brass

Release Date: October 31 2024

Spared the flames of decoherence, Lady of the Leaves Lake-Ellen Redwood travels a new Path—that of a possessed, for rooted within her is a being of immense power. On the run, she and a fellow possessed seek a place where they can live in peace, and clues from her home country’s dark past hint such salvation lies in distant, dangerous lands.

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Clouds in the Future (The Great War of the Worlds Book 2)

by Eric Goebelbecker

Release Date: December 15 2024

Christian survived the first Martian attack due to his grandfather’s sacrifice. They return and he joined a group of German soldiers that fled the Somme. Now he's in post apocalyptic Paris as the aliens close in. Clouds in the Future continues the Great War of the Worlds series in a Europe ravaged by two wars.

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The Freedom Fleet

by Daniel Arenson

Release Date: December 17 2024

What if WW2 were fought in space? In 1944, a secret Nazi experiment split the universe in two. In our universe, we won. Hitler died. But in a parallel universe, the Nazis discovered the atom bomb first... and conquered the world. Now it's 2207, and the two universes collide. It's WW2 again. This time in space. From a USA Today bestselling author.

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Finding Idyllium

by N. Joseph Glass

Release Date: November 27 2024

Beyond the 4.5 billion Marc must save, the parallel world of Idyllium is his daughter's only hope. Ethical lines blur for politicians, soldiers, and civilians. Loyalties are challenged. From a high-profile assassination to taking down the defensive grid of a peaceful planet, Marc’s mission takes desperate turns, dividing members of his team.

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Declining Empire (Owning a Spacebar Book 2)

by John Walker

Release Date: December 17 2024

A terrorist attack. A daring raid. Ambitious individuals hungry for power. The Crossroads are in trouble.

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Aftermath 4 (The Nuclear War Series)

by Bobby Akart

Release Date: December 5 2024

Was any part of the world spared from the aftermath of Nuclear War? As Nuclear Winter wrapped its gloomy arms around the planet, man experienced a state of anguished misery and desolation. Was there an oasis? A place of refuge? Could they get there? Remember, the aftermath, nuclear winter, took no prisoners. The living will envy the dead.

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6 New Romance Novels for Fans of The Holiday Exchange

6 New Romance Novels for Fans of The Holiday Exchange

If The Holiday Exchange swept you off your feet with its cozy charm, heartfelt moments, and swoon-worthy romance, you’re in for a treat. These six new romance novels capture the same warmth and magic, delivering love stories that will make you laugh, cry, and root for true love. Whether you’re craving small-town charm, festive settings, or irresistible chemistry, these books are perfect for your next binge-read. Get ready to fall in love all over again!



Wrong Score (The Hawkeyes Hockey Series Book 9)

by Kenna King

Release Date: December 1 2024

**An age gap, enemies-to-lovers, steamy hockey coach romance** I’ve spent my entire career chasing the perfect story. But the plot twist I didn't see coming... was him. When Rowan Summers receives the opportunity of a lifetime, she things her career is set. Right up again the grumpy coach Bexly Townsend sees her as a unnecessary distraction and a threat to his team.

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Santa's Baby (Naughtier and Naughtier Book 3)

by Jade West

Release Date: December 11 2024

I’ve made a fortune at ‘The Agency’ – enacting clients’ dirty proposals for money. I’ve covered every fantasy you could possibly imagine. But after four years, I’m yearning for more. A bond with someone who I can adore for real, not just in fantasy. In love.

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Love at First Beat (Rough & Ready Country Book 10)

by Engrid Eaves

Release Date: December 5 2024

As an Army cardiologist, I'm gifted in the operating room but incapable of mending my own deep wounds... Until I meet Drew, a stunning Black romance writer struggling with heartbreak. An unlikely matchmaker inspires us on a revenge date to get over our exes, which leaves me wondering: Could Drew and I co-author the happily ever after we both crave?

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The Sleight Before Christmas (Holiday Hijinx Series Book 2)

by Kate Stewart

Release Date: December 17 2024

Come hell or high water, this Christmas, our kids are going to learn to appreciate the parents they’ve got because I’m getting my girl back . . . even if the two little hellions we created have to pay to bring her back to me—little f*ckers.

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Between Now and Forever

by Adriana Locke

Release Date: December 17 2024

Neighbors to lovers can be a risky proposition in this funny, sexy, and swoony romantic comedy between a single mother and the grumpy man next door by USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke.

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Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop

by Tricia O'Malley

Release Date: December 2 2024

Delicious banter, bookstore magic, adorable puffins, and a heartwarmingly happily-ever-after makes this an enchanting Christmas treat.

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6 New Thrillers for Fans of Michael Connelly

6 New Thrillers for Fans of Michael Connelly

Are you a fan of Michael Connelly’s gripping plots, sharp twists, and unforgettable characters? These six new thrillers deliver the same pulse-pounding suspense and complex mysteries that keep you turning pages late into the night. From hard-boiled detectives to legal dramas and chilling psychological twists, these books are a must-read for anyone craving their next adrenaline rush. Dive into these gripping stories and uncover the next big thriller!



Jake Fox: Ties That Blind

by Michael Stockham

Release Date: December 12 2024

If you're a fan of thrillers that keep you guessing, you'll love this book! Jake Fox, a once-celebrated big city lawyer, finds himself at rock bottom after his daughter's death. Danger and deception collide as Jake is thrust into the midst of a sinister puzzle. He's entangled in a deadly game that he cannot afford to lose. On KU and on sale now!

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State of Wrath (Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller Series Book 23)

by Thomas Scott

Release Date: December 17 2024

State of Wrath, the extraordinary 23rd novel in the ongoing Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller series is available now & on sale! Kindle Unlimited members can read all the Virgil Jones books for FREE! Find out why millions of readers are saying that Virgil Jones is original Crime Fiction at its finest. Don't wait! Grab your copies today. Sale ends soon!

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Mayhem on Mulberry (Book One: Rise of the East)

by Vincent deFilippo

Release Date: October 30 2024

What if the only way to protect the one you love is to destroy everything you’ve ever known? "Mayhem on Mulberry is a fast-paced page-turner that readers will not soon forget, and that will appeal to fans of hard-boiled stories and more grounded crime novels alike." —Jo Niederhoff, San Francisco Book Review

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The Ancient Pain (The Eden Chronicles Book Six)

by S.M. Anderson

Release Date: December 15 2024

The EDF is falling into old habits inherited from Earth; managing the conflict instead of trying to win it. The Jema are in no hurry either, as their long-term survivability on Chandra can only be helped by the continuing close alliance the war offers. Kaerin control of Chandra is starting to slip, and the most forward thinking among them can see their blood-soaked future all too well.

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Mountain Gods (The John Whicher Books)

by John Stonehouse

Release Date: December 16 2024

When a US Marshal is shot down in a pre-dawn raid, a young boy is sole witness to a crime he doesn’t know he’s seen. To save him, John Whicher must track a federal felon through Indian land and face a darkness that threatens from within...

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Among Wolves (Shepherd and Fox Thrillers Book 2)

by Brian Shea

Release Date: December 3 2024

As the explosive sequel in the action-packed Shepherd and Fox thriller series, USA Today bestselling authors Brian Shea and Kristi Belcamino deliver a suspense-fueled thrill ride that’s perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson’s The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, David Baldacci’s The Innocent, and Jack Carr’s The Terminal List.

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Interview with Charles Brass, Author of A Currency of Control (The N-ergy Cycle Book 2)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Currency of Control (The N-ergy Cycle Book 2)?

Book one in the series, A Path of Possession, ended with the protagonist, Lady of the Leaves Lake-Ellen Redwood, in a terrible bind. This book continues her story about how she struggles to find her Path in life again after losing everything. Making matters worse is her possession by perhaps the most powerful entity her world has ever known. Along with the heart-wrenching sacrifice of her innocent friend, the weight of those she’s inadvertently killed lies heavy on her consciousness. A Currency of Control sees Lake-Ellen travel across her world hoping to find a place she can live in peace, and her struggles to control the immense being now bonded to her. It showcases her resilience in the face of tremendous odds, where one mistake will lead to her facing the pyre’s flames. In the end, her pursuit of a faint glimmer of hope leads her to a land where her future might unfold in the best way possible, providing she again survives the machinations of those trying to kill her.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I read a plethora of genres. Throughout 2024 I stuck to reference and how-to books. For 2025, I plan ot load my Kindle with fantasy, science-fiction, and Elmore Leonard-type dramas, with a bit of learning Midjourney and Dall-E along the way.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I am enjoying David Brin's Existence right now. Waiting in my Kindle are Leigh Bardugo's latest, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, Nancy Kress's An Amber Light, a variety of fantasy and sci-fi novels and novellas, and a pair of Elmore Leonard's adventures.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

In the first half of Control, Lake-Ellen and her traveling companion join a merchant convoy traveling through kingdoms from a fallen empire. Two of these kingdoms are at war, and the border crossing portends to be a contentious affair. When she's discovered to be a Ghesh female, the kingdom losing the war attempts to take her captive, so she can help save their failing crops. Having learned enough to control the devil integrated into her, Lake-Ellen ensures her escape to the adjacent kingdom for not only herself and new friends, but the entire convoy, all without killing a single enemy soldier. It is, for her, a turning point in her young life. Writing the entire sequence was great fun.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Not really. I do my best writing at night, usually from midnight to three in the morning. I work the overnight weekend shift at my job, and when things are slow, I break out my laptop and get the words out. So the only quirky thing about my writing might be the hours I'm most productive.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

I try to be honest in all of my interactions. As for my writing, it's clarity with brevity.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Struggle through the bleakness; the sun's still there behind the clouds and one day they will part. Lake-Ellen's journey is fraught with dangers within and without. Despite the enormity of her struggles, she perseveres and in the end, finds a semblance of peace, where she and her abilities are valued.

 

Charles Brass is the author of the new book A Currency of Control (The N-ergy Cycle Book 2)

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Interview with Engrid Eaves, Author of Love at First Beat (Rough & Ready Country Book 10)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Love at First Beat (Rough & Ready Country Book 10)?

I experienced the meet-cute in real life! About a year ago, I was at a Starbucks in a hospital and ordered the same thing as a doctor who stopped by on his break—a venti Americano with cream and bacon and gruyere egg bites. Nothing happened beyond that because I'm a happily married woman. But the bizarreness of the coincidence got my writer's brain turning! I’m also a classical musician, and I rehearsed and performed the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra while writing this book. This inspired me to add the character of the matchmaker grandpa, Anton Horowitz, who fast became my favorite side character.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Love at First Beat (Rough & Ready Country Book 10), what would they be?

Besides the Rachmaninoff, which is central to the storyline, I’d pick Morgan Wallen’s “Spin You Around” for Fletcher, the grumpy cowboy cardiologist, and Daniel Levi’s “I Like It With You” for Drew, the sunshiny romance writer.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I’m a huge fan of contemporary romances set in small towns and featuring curvy girls and alpha males, especially cowboys and mountain men. So, I love to read what I write!

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

My TBR is piled high with mountain man and cowboy books by Elliott Rose, Lyla Sage, Elsie Silver, Sadie King, Mia Brody, and Hope Ford.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Besides the meet-cute, which I’ve wanted to write for the past year, I adore the scene at the romance readers club. The thought of big, burly Army cardiologist Dr. Fletcher Knight attending an all-female reading club for the inside scoop on how to woo Drew melts my heart every time I think about it. Throughout the book, he makes it abundantly clear he’ll do anything to win over his lady love. But in this scene, he proves it! That’s my kind of MMC!

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

As a writer and musician, music and writing are interwoven for me. So, I often listen to music to help inspire storylines and get me in the right mood for writing, and each book has a full playlist of songs to accompany various scenes, themes, and characters. I also like listening to green noise and ASMR. My 14-year-old son makes fun of me for the ASMR videos, but I love getting the tingles while I write!

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” —George Bernard Shaw

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

It may be a cliché, but as a romance author, I live by this—love conquers all.

 

Engrid Eaves is the author of the new book Love at First Beat (Rough & Ready Country Book 10)

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Interview with Vincent deFilippo, Author of Mayhem on Mulberry (Book One: Rise of the East)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Mayhem on Mulberry (Book One: Rise of the East)?

My Father’s childhood in NY with the Italian Mafia, as well as my Italian heritage, and being married to a Chinese woman who I love.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Mayhem on Mulberry (Book One: Rise of the East), what would they be?

The Godfather soundtrack, or "My Way" by Frank Sinatra.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Suspense, thriller.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The big reveal, when the lovers found out they were related.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Listening to classical music when I write.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Your obsessions become your possessions. Love what you do and live it every day.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Have clearly defined goals in your life and work each day at making them a reality.

 

Vincent deFilippo is the author of the new book Mayhem on Mulberry (Book One: Rise of the East)

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