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New Books to Read in Literary Fiction | December 30

Literary fiction readers are in for a treat. This week’s latest releases list is full of intriguing reads you won’t want to miss! The new releases list includes so many bestselling authors like Devrie Brynn Donalson, Debra Webb, Elise Camden, and more. Enjoy your new literary fiction books. Happy reading!



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New Young Adult Books to Read | December 30

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 Ashley Constantine, Jennifer Shaw Wolf, Jerry Collins, and more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!



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New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | December 30

Looking for some new biography and memoir books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Tilar J. Mazzeo, David S. Brown, Scott Pratt, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!



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Mystery & Thriller Reads for Fans of Big Plot Twists

Mystery & Thriller Reads for Fans of Big Plot Twists

If you love a shocking reveal, this list delivers. These books are built around smart twists, unreliable characters, and high-stakes consequences.



Diners, Dives, & Drive-Bys (Reality Show Cozy Mystery Series Book 1)

by David Korson & Nicole Korson

Release Date: December 16, 2025

Holly Harkins finds herself at the center of a dangerous murder plot when a reality show comes to her small town of Walnut Falls, Ohio. Can she unravel the mystery and identify the would-be killer before it’s too late? Blending humor, suspense, and light romance, this story is perfect for fans of cozy mysteries and reality television.

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Robert B. Parker's Showdown (Spenser Book 53)

by Mike Lupica

Release Date: November 25, 2025

Vic Hale isn’t anyone’s idea of a father figure. He is one of the biggest – and loudest -- podcasters in the nation and got there by spewing overheated rhetoric that’s reviled by some but loved by even more. His particular brand of “entertainment” is so successful, he’s about to sign the biggest contract in the history of online broadcasting.

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The Midnight Memory (Jack Widow Book 21)

by Scott Blade

Release Date: December 5, 2025

Jack Widow, a drifter with a violent past, doesn't look for trouble. But trouble finds him on a desolate Nebraska road at midnight when an elderly man in pajamas appears in the darkness—barefoot, confused, and firing a shotgun at ghosts only he can see.

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Dark Humor (A Nils Shapiro Novel Book 5)

by Matt Goldman

Release Date: December 2, 2025

Nils is on a mission to hunt down Sammy Sykes, the drug kingpin responsible for the ambush that led to his wife’s death two years ago. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement and the FBI, Sammy is still on the loose.

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Tinsel, Trees And Treachery (Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series Book 15)

by Bruce Hammack

Release Date: December 11, 2025

Blind private investigator Steve Smiley expects a quiet Christmas—until Branson entertainer Candy Caine arrives with an unusual problem. Someone claiming to be Krampus, the demonic folklore figure who punishes the wicked, is demanding money.

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The Kill Code

by William Sauro

Release Date: December 13, 2025

When seventeen-year-old Jamie Rodriguez witnesses a billionaire's sudden death at an upscale art gallery, she thinks it's a tragic accident. But her instincts—and the evidence—tell her otherwise. Teaming up with Sam Liu, daughter of a missing AI researcher, Jamie uncovers a conspiracy that reaches far beyond one man's murder. At its center: Horizon, a predictive AI system powerful enough to identify threats to global stability and eliminate them before they act.

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Romance Books Perfect for Cozy Reading Nights

Romance Books Perfect for Cozy Reading Nights

Curl up with these romance reads that pair perfectly with quiet evenings. Each story offers comfort, emotional warmth, and satisfying romantic arcs that leave you smiling.



The Rescues (The Women of Strength, Courage, and Hope Series Book 3)

by Jordan Standridge

Release Date: December 21, 2025

“Ripley Capilano’s arrival at Harmony Hills and her bond with an abused horse set the stage for one of the series’ most emotionally nuanced romances. Her relationship with the guarded and steadfast Ty Stanton unfolds with slow-burning depth. Their journey mirrors the horse’s recovery—pain yielding to trust, and fear to faith.” — Prairies Book Review

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The Quyre (Tales of the Fairies of Pine Rapids Book 1)

by Andy Elfenbein

Release Date: November 18, 2025

Forget what you’ve heard about fairies. The fairies stuck in the uninteresting town of Pine Rapids have a very different life from what you might think. But that does not keep them from interacting with humans, facing threats, and preparing for a massive showdown with The Quyre, a band of bad fairies determined to conquer all they survey.

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Truth and Tinsel

by Maya Alden

Release Date: December 17, 2025

Mia Winter spent six years unconditionally loving her husband, working hard to fit into his world, which didn’t make room for her. Aiden let the weight of family expectations blind him to the woman who gave him her whole heart, and he made a terrible mistake, one his wife witnessed. This Christmas, Mia is done holding onto… nothing, which is what she feels her marriage is.

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Sin Bin (D.C. Stars Book 5)

by Chelsea Curto

Release Date: December 8, 2025

Brody Saunders is the best coach in the NHL. Grumpy, menacing, and with two Stanley Cups under his belt as the head coach of the DC Stars, the last thing he should be doing is hooking up with his player’s younger sister. After the night of their one-night stand almost ends in tragedy, he pulls away, vowing to pretend like their rendezvous never happened.

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My First Mistake

by Sadie Kincaid

Release Date: December 2, 2025

What do you do when your boyfriend cheats on you six days before your brother’s wedding? The same wedding where you’re the maid of honor and the man who obliterated your heart eight years ago is the best man?

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Merry Little Sins

by S. Alexander

Release Date: December 23, 2025

Ella missed her flight on purpose. She couldn’t bear another moment of her family’s chaos. The fighting, forced smiles, and backhanded comments about her love life. After being cheated on yet again, the thought of spending the holidays pretending everything is fine makes her want to scream. So she runs to the family cabin that’s been abandoned for years, the one place she thought would finally grant her some peace.

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Literary Fiction Picks for Slow, Immersive Reading

Literary Fiction Picks for Slow, Immersive Reading

Ideal for readers who enjoy savoring every page, these novels reward patience and attention. Expect thoughtful pacing, rich language, and stories that unfold with care.



Sanctuary Row

by Lamar D. Vine

Release Date: December 1, 2025

Nevada, 1983. Teen Joe escapes a dysfunctional family—an abusive mom, a distant dad, and a bullying stepbrother—by working at Sanctuary Row, a vintage head shop. Amid rock anthems, coke lines, weed, and wild nights, he chases girls, freedom, and highs. But home’s toxicity deepens with manipulation and betrayal, forcing desperate choices.

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Bound to the Blind Duke (Dukes of Comfort Book 1)

by Tiffany Baton

Release Date: December 11, 2025

Trapped in the countryside, Joan has only one goal: help the local children. To do that, she needs the help of a beastly Duke… who demands something in return… After an accident leaves him temporarily blind, Duke Laurence needs someone he can trust with his accounts. And the bold spitfire who storms into his dark estate seems like the perfect choice.

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Gwyneth Becoming

by Reg Quist

Release Date: December 9, 2025

In the wild heart of frontier Colorado, Gwyneth longs for something more. Trained as a nurse but yearning to become a doctor, her ambition must be shelved when she meets Trent, a spirited cowboy with a rancher’s dream. They marry, build a life, and face the raw edges of pioneer life together.

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Love in Time (Hollow Creek Book 3)

by Penny Zeller

Release Date: December 16, 2025

After a long and debilitating illness that leaves Arrosa Chapman with severe weakness necessitating the use of a cane and the threat of future health issues, she determines to make a new life as a nanny for Thad and Emilie Evanson in Hollow Creek, Montana.

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Problematic (Vol. 1)

by Ladii Nesha

Release Date: December 10, 2025

Tyler's childhood ends the night her mother makes a selfish decision that changes the trajectory of both of their lives. The blood, the screaming, and the helplessness shape Tyler into a defensive adult full of open wounds that she refuses to face. By twenty-five, she's a rising singer with a voice that melts hearts like butter and an addiction that she hides behind attitude and chaos.

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Conn (Conn Sullivan Book 1)

by John Deacon

Release Date: December 5, 2025

Twin brothers Conn and Cole Sullivan couldn’t have been closer. They worked, fought, and dreamed side by side until a bitter dispute set them on separate paths. Cole built a homestead and married a good woman. Conn drifted west and earned a reputation as a gunman. Hearing of Cole’s marriage, Conn rides that way, planning to apologize, hang up his guns, and start fresh alongside the brother he misses. But it’s too late. Someone burned the homestead, murdered Cole, and left his young widow reeling. Now, Conn must pick up the pieces… and the guns he swore to lay down. Because in killing a man of mercy, they unleashed a man of vengeance. Conn is another classic John Deacon Western with a touch of romance.

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Top Fantasy & Science Fiction Reads for Genre Fans

Top Fantasy & Science Fiction Reads for Genre Fans

Whether you love magic, technology, or galaxy-spanning adventures, these fantasy and science fiction reads deliver. Each book blends imaginative ideas with compelling plots that keep readers turning pages.



Dark Running: Exile of the Winter Court

by BR Kingsolver

Release Date: B0G5LSRQ53

Alanis Nightshade, Dark Fairy, smuggler, and exile from the Winter Court, would prefer to keep her distance from court intrigues, both in Faerie and the Mortal Realm. But when a half-Sidhe mage usurps the throne of Scotland, she finds herself and her ship caught in a conflict she can’t escape.

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The Sunken Empire (The Yggdrasil Prophecy Series Book 3)

by Jon Frazier

Release Date: December 23, 2025

A princess forged in fire. A realm ruled by the sea. Betrayal, gods, pirates, and a crown waiting beneath the waves. To save her kingdom, Ylva must embrace the power that could either save the world—or drown it.

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The Echo War (Echoes of the Forgotten Book 4)

by Sandra Boyle

Release Date: November 25, 2025

The Echo War is coming—and the fight isn’t for land or power, but for the truth inside every human mind. When a new intelligence emerges from the ruins of the old memory system, entire cities slip toward manipulation, control, and the dangerous promise of a perfect, painless life. To stop it, Elara and her fractured allies must navigate loyalty, identity, and the ghosts of who they once were.

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Oath to a Withered Star (The Starborne Duology Book 1)

by Joseph Young

Release Date: November 18, 2025

Captain Aris Solene and her found-family crew uncover a living planet tied to a myth older than the stars. As the ruthless Olyssian Accord hunts them, cosmic danger rises, and passion ignites into a fierce love triangle. With a chaotic, fourth-wall-breaking, feline-like character at her side, Aris must protect her crew before the galaxy fractures.

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A Free Trader (Adventures of a Jump Space Accountant Book 8)

by Andrew Moriarty

Release Date: December 21, 2025

Successful traders Jake and Nadine are ready for some well-deserved relaxation when they return to Delta. But the shocking news of Dashi’s death throws them both into turmoil. Who killed Dashi? How? Why? And most importantly, how are they going to punish them?

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Fracture (The Librarians Book 4)

by Amelia Spencer

Release Date: November 23, 2025

Seasons have passed since Emerson and Adrien emerged from Morsania Circo without Silas. Despite a tentative truce, Emerson has spent the last several months avoiding Adrien. However, when he tracks her down in New York City, she’s forced put her grievances aside and form a reluctant alliance with him as they delve inside the Catalogue together.

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Stories Written in Real Time: Biographies That Stay With You

Stories Written in Real Time: Biographies That Stay With You

These books capture lives as they unfold, not just how they’re remembered. Each story lingers, offering reflection on identity, legacy, and the moments that define us.



The GOAT of the GOATS: The Ultimate Ranking of the 100 Greatest Athletes of All Time

by Dakota Jay Hayes

Release Date: December 4, 2025

A celebration of the greatest athletes ever. The GOAT of GOATS ranks legends across ten sports based on dominance, legacy, and unforgettable moments. A tribute to champions who reshaped history and inspired the world—and an invitation for fans to join the debate about true greatness.

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Lucky Break

by Bobi Beverly

Release Date: December 18, 2025

Lucky Break is Bobi Beverly’s unapologetically honest, sassy, and faith-filled memoir—part confession, part celebration, and 100% real. It’s the story of a woman who walked straight into her own self-destruction, only to discover that God had been waiting in the ruins with a better plan all along.

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The Six Loves of James I

by Gareth Russell

Release Date: December 2, 2025

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.

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Detours: Hope & Growth After Life's Hardest Turns

by Elizabeth Smart

Release Date: December 16, 2025

In Detours, Elizabeth Smart explores how trauma can derail one’s path in life and shares her struggles with captivity, reintegration, and resilience. Using the metaphor of life as a road, Smart introduces four key “Rest Stops” for navigating life’s detours—grieving lost paths, embracing change, seeking connections, and redefining destinations.

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Submariner Deep Dive

by Reputable Watches

Release Date: December 23, 2025

From its origins as a professional diving tool to its status as one of the most recognizable and desirable luxury watches in the world, the Submariner has defined what a sports watch should be for over seventy years. Yet despite its popularity, few resources explain why the Submariner matters, how it evolved, and what ownership really looks like beyond the hype.

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A Seat at the Table, No Voice in the Meeting

by Marc Redding

Release Date: December 11, 2025

A Seat at the Table, No Voice in the Meeting is a gripping memoir about what really happens inside government offices, boardrooms, and leadership teams where power is protected, voices are silenced, and truth becomes inconvenient.

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