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 Susan J. Eischeid, Katherine Ryan, S.P. Somtow, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
December was a month of excitement for book lovers, as it has brought us a plethora of captivating new releases. From established bestselling authors to debut writers, this month’s literary offerings have something for everyone. If you’re looking for your next great read during the holidays, then look no further than our list of some of the buzziest (and festive) books published this December. Happy reading!
Release Date: December 5, 2023
A young woman tries to heal her heartbreak by casting a spell to erase her ex from her past, but she wakes up in an alternate reality where she’s lost more than she wished for in this witty, whimsical friends-to-lovers debut.
Release Date: December 5, 2023
From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.
Release Date: December 5, 2023
An atmospheric gothic mystery that beautifully brings the ancient Cornish countryside to life, Armstrong introduces heroine Ruby Vaughn in her Minotaur Books & Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Award-winning debut, The Curse of Penryth Hall.
Release Date: December 31, 2023
From the New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl: The Motion Picture, Heidi McLaughlin takes you to the classic New England Coast and immerses you in a tale of art, romance and the magic of a beachside romance.
Release Date: December 5, 2023
Bookish suffragist Catriona Campbell is busy: An ailing estate, academic writer’s block, a tense time for England’s women’s rights campaign—the last thing she needs is to be stuck playing host to her father’s distractingly attractive young colleague.
Release Date: December 17, 2023
In the heart of Holiday Junction, where festive cheer and snowflakes blanket the streets, journalist Violet Rhinehammer prepares for the most anticipated event of the year: the Mistletoe Masquerade Ball. However, the holiday mood is deeply marred when a chilling mystery comes to light. The gruesome discovery of a man, brutally murdered behind the living manger scene in Holiday Park, casts a dark shadow over the town's festivities. If you love dogs, every holiday with all the holiday trimmings, and a cozy town, you’re going to love this new series by Tonya Kappes. It's time to CELEBRATE GOOD CRIMES in the town of Holiday Junction!
Release Date: December 26, 2023
The epic conclusion to the intensely romantic and beautifully written story that started in Divine Rivals. Two weeks have passed since Iris Winnow returned home bruised and heartbroken from the front, but the war is far from over. Roman is missing, and the city of Oath continues to dwell in a state of disbelief and ignorance. When Iris and Attie are given another chance to report on Dacre’s movements, they both take the opportunity and head westward once more despite the danger, knowing it’s only a matter of time before the conflict reaches a city that’s unprepared and fracturing beneath the chancellor’s reign.
Release Date: December 6, 2023
In the heart of the Roman Empire, presbyter Nikolaos faces an otherworldly battle far beyond anything he has ever experienced. Melitta, daughter of a fallen merchant, teeters on the precipice of slavery, her family's fate entwined with a demonic force gripping her father's soul. Nikolaos is tasked with the impossible: to free Melitta’s father from the demon’s malevolent clutches and save Melitta and her sisters from a life of shameful servitude. Can he overcome his own uncertainties to confront the demon and unravel the secrets binding Melitta's family to a fate worse than death?
Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about bygone times, these books promise to bring the past to life in vivid detail. Immerse yourself in the narratives that shaped our world and explore the intricacies of history with these compelling reads.
Release Date: December 14, 2023
The story of one man's indomitable spirit as he valiantly fights for the rights of the persecuted during the darkest chapter of our world. Set against the backdrop of the World Wars, John Anton Drost emerges as a beacon of hope, defying adversity and persecution with unwavering courage. From humble beginnings, this quiet hero embarks on a transformative journey that shapes countless lives.
Release Date: December 14, 2023
Discover the spirit of Paris, a city that whispered, fought, and triumphed. Embrace the legacy of the Resistance, a beacon of hope and a reminder of what can be achieved when courage and solidarity prevail.
Release Date: November 30, 2023
The first full reappraisal of one of Britain’s great fighter aces, this book examines the truth behind Tuck’s 1956 biography, Fly for Your Life. It looks at the evidence behind the myths, checks out some of the exaggerated stories and reveals the real Stanford Tuck.
Release Date: December 5, 2023
Author Stephen L. Moore takes readers inside the nine-hour duel, narrating the action aboard both the Sailfish and the doomed carrier, where the American POWs fight against all odds to save their own lives before the ship goes down. Employing a wealth of new information, including long-lost survivors' accounts, fresh interviews with the last of the sub's crew, and official patrol reports, Strike of the Sailfish is the thrilling story of this strange chapter of naval history.
Release Date: December 8, 2023
Being a soldier of the queen at the end of the nineteenth century meant spending much of your time abroad. Jack Roberts is a hero and a good soldier but he is torn between his career and his son who is looked after in England. When the Mahdists begin to enlarge their empire Jack is recalled to the desert regiment he helped to form. Fighting behind enemy lines where nature is as much an enemy as the fierce Dervishes, Jack begins the campaign that will, ultimately, lead to the Battle of Omdurman in 1898.
Release Date: December 12, 2023
Acclaimed WWII historian James Holland both narrates and reframes the controversial first months of the Italian Campaign and sets a new standard in the chronicling of war.
These captivating sagas promise a seamless blend of innovation and magic, each page inviting you deeper into imaginative landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned sci-fi aficionado or a fantasy enthusiast, these series are your portal to uncharted territories of storytelling.
Release Date: October 23, 2023
Urban Fantasy, Romantasy, and Southern Gothic collide in RITUAL INCOME. When a formerly wicked witch is doxxed by a horde of MLM Huns, her peaceful existence comes grinding to a halt. Saddled with an apprentice and a witch sent to investigate her, she must navigate the threat to her demesne while keeping safe from grudges in her wicked past life.
Release Date: December 15, 2023
Quinn Black thought his work was finished. After all, in the years since he discovered he could time travel, he saved the human race from disaster. Now Quinn finds an enemy more dangerous than anything he imagined. Some entity is annihilating civilizations, and unless Quinn can stop them, his is next.
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Bad guys die… And if their evil souls run from Death, Lucifer summons Fury. When she rises with her demon helpers, nobody escapes. A gifted mortal with dream powers narrates this thrilling dark fantasy. Together, they defy doctrine and destiny. Hell hath no fury like Fury. Get your copy of Demons Also Dream now!
Release Date: December 11, 2023
In the aftermath of the demon invasion, Ilea makes her way to Riverwatch to find a home for a wayward mind weaver (ensuring he doesn’t eat anyone along the way). After traveling, reuniting with old friends, and some light punching, Ilea's life, it seems, is slowly returning to normal. But dire news awaits her upon her return to Ravenhall. A friend is in danger, and there is work to be done.
Release Date: December 9, 2023
Mack Sutton is a normal guy who just happens to attend a very abnormal school. In a college where the pretty girls can kill you with a whisper and most of the guys can bench press a car, Mack and his sister Jetta are just run of the mill people -- or are they? Formerly printed as a Kindle Vella, this is a novel of the Demon Accords that gives a glimpse into the lives of the only non-supernatural kids in College Arcane.
Release Date: August 30, 2022
For humans and vampires, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart.
If you love a good plot twist and a dash of unpredictability, these books are your next thrilling adventure. Get ready to dive into the unknown with these twisty new mysteries and thrillers!
Release Date: October 2, 2023
Some secrets never die. A daughter's sin may be the only thing that can expose the truth. A mystery of family angst, redemption, and a twist that no one sees coming.
Release Date: December 12, 2023
State of Suspense, the stunning 19th Mystery Thriller in the ongoing Virgil Jones Series continues to leave readers breathless & begging for more. If you like crime fiction with thrills, chills, laugh-out-loud humor & characters you'll want to cheer for, you found it. AND, FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME THE ENTIRE SERIES IS ON SALE! Grab your copies now!!
Release Date: December 18, 2023
You’ll be glued to the pages of this heart-racing new thriller in the Nikki Hunt series. Fans of Lisa Regan, Mary Burton and Kendra Elliot will be gripped by the twists in this incredible read.
Release Date: December 11, 2023
Detective John Stone is taking early retirement. He has informed the chief, Inspector John Newman; and his partner and wife, Carmen Dehan, is retiring with him. She is pregnant and both Stone and Dehan want a safe, secure environment for their future child. Their sights are set on New England, where Stone will write his memoirs. So the last thing either of them expects is a curtain call from one of Stone’s old flames.
Release Date: December 10, 2023
Leonie is living her best life. Still in her twenties, she’s beautiful, successful and has just met Markus, the man of her dreams. But Leonie has a secret. Ten years ago, she was involved in an accident in which another driver died. Leonie shouldn’t have been behind the wheel that night – no license, no insurance – so she fled the scene. And ever since, she’s been struggling to deal with the terrible guilt. Now, as her wedding to Markus draws near, it seems someone is out to get her.
Release Date: December 1, 2023
A shocking act of sabotage draws a retired spy into a deadly conspiracy in an explosive thriller by an Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.
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Thomas Scott is the author of the new book State of Suspense (Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller Series Book 19)
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Quiet Hero?
My debut novel was based on my grandfather's experiences as a POW during World War 2. After my friend read it, she approached me with her grandfather's memoir. I immediately knew that I wanted to retell his story for modern readers.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Quiet Hero, what would they be?
Johann Strauss, The Blue Danube.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I read all genres. Romance is my favorite genre to write. Overall, I consider myself a storyteller and will write whatever tale is in me.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
My current read is Once Upon A Christmas Eve by Elizabeth Hoyt.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The day Jan and his friends trick a young girl named Daisy into stirring up a wasp's nest. This scene about Jan coming to terms with how horrible human nature can be, seemed symbolic of the events to come.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I turn on old sit coms and turn the volume off so they play in the background.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
I strive to be kind to everyone.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
That we are all connected by the atrocities our forefather's experienced during the World Wars.
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Ritual Income?
The first seeds of Milla’s story were planted when a woman I knew from high school popped into my Facebook messages with a “great new opportunity” and proceeded to pitch me on a weight loss MLM. The experience was super jarring, and I didn’t know much about the MLM World, so it became a bit of a fascination/hyperfixation. The more I learned about the predatory tactics and outright bullying involved, the more this idea percolated in the back of my head (and if you have not read through Elle’s Poonique Blog, I highly recommend it as a behind-the-scenes view on how nasty MLMs are).
Fast forward a few years, and I had this wild pregnancy-induced dream while visiting a friend and pitched her the very basic plot over breakfast: a witch with a secret kind of magic trying to figure out why women in her hometown are dropping dead. I knew an MLM was involved, that the predation and manic hype were the root cause of the deaths, but how? Why? What kind of person would get involved in an MLM? What kind of person would succeed, and at what cost to their downline? How easy would it be for an outsider to turn a blind eye or remain unaware of how nasty multi-level marketing schemes are? From there, Ritual Income’s Hipster Witch vs. MLM Huns was born.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Ritual Income, what would they be?
Milla - “Good Intent” by Kimbra
Darkly - “Love Me Dead” by Ludo (specifically, how he feels about Milla)
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I definitely write within my favorite genres. As a kid, my favorite books were Lloyd Alexander’s The Chronicles of Prydain and The Westmark Trilogy, and Patricia C. Wrede’s Enchanted Forest Chronicles. As an adult, I remember picking up A Court of Thorns and Roses and being gleefully surprised by the addition of romance to my fantasy books. I haven’t looked back since, but have journeyed into my second reading love: Urban Fantasy.
Ritual Income definitely blends the two genres into something I like to call “urban romantasy.”
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Please don’t make me admit how tall my TBR pile is haha. I’ll admit to: The Once and Future Witches, by Alix E. Harrow; A Marvelous Light by Freya Marske; The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector; and Evensong by Krista Walsh.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The entire New Orleans sequence brought me so much joy, from the memory Milla shares with the readers to their ill-advised pub crawl through the French Quarter and the introduction of my favorite character in the series, Dies-well.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I curate playlists around each book I am writing (and share the links in the ebook) and listen to the same songs on repeat as I write and revise. Ritual Income’s playlist has seventy-seven songs, and my partner is exceedingly tired of every one of them.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
My immediate answer is, “Don’t be a dick.” My partner informs me, “But did you die?” feels more appropriate.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
That you are worthy of love and being loved, regardless of your past mistakes.
Also, don’t forget to feed the raw-head.
B.L. Brown is the author of the new book Ritual Income (Witch of the Demesne Book 1)
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Time Travel Universe?
As book #4 in the time travel series, it's linked to past plot points, but the setting is in Egypt. I've always loved the pyramids.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Time Travel Universe, what would they be?
Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Science Fiction, and yes. Fantasy is a close second.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
I'm currently working on the Expeditionary Force series by Craig Alanson. This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub is next on my list.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The opening scene, but I don't want to give away the details.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I'm early to bed and early to rise, 8pm and 4am respectively.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
I have a few but let's go with “Don't count the days. Make the days count.” Muhammad Ali
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
You write your own future.
Roy Huff is the author of the new book Time Travel Universe (Seven Rules of Time Travel Book 4)
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Still Small Voice?
I love hearing that my story has made someone gasp at the end. This story definitely came from my experiences as a teenager. I grew up in the area my book is based and was raised in the culture. I saw this as a perfect backdrop to both a family drama and a murder mystery. The title is from a passage in the bible that those in the LDS church talk about often. The still, small voice is the holy ghost or your conscience. The story focuses on the power of shame and the use of that emotion to keep people in line with religious beliefs and teachings. I felt it represented the storyline perfectly.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Still Small Voice, what would they be?
Because of you by Kelly Clarkson. A lot of family angst!
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I love mystery/thrillers, but I also love narrative non-fiction. They both fit into what I write.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Too many to list. I often have two books going at the same time. I love to read and also listen to books, so I usually have one book in each format.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The ending when it is all revealed and you realize what you've read isn't what you assumed.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I have to have my dogs sleeping under my desk. I think they know this because they are always willing to accommodate me.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Do it today, tomorrow is never guaranteed.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Everyone has a story and we all face challenges in life. Don't assume things about anyone.
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