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 Matthew Hollis, Tim Tigner, Anna McNuff, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
The month of December was a great time for readers with a host of exciting new releases from bestselling authors. So many page-turning novels will captivate you from cover to cover. If you want to know what new books everyone has been talking about, here are our picks for December’s 10 most noteworthy releases. Happy reading!
Release Date: December 20, 2022
Essays on speculative/science fiction explore the futures that feed our most cherished fantasies and terrifying nightmares, while helping diverse communities devise new survival strategies for a tough millennium.
Release Date: December 6, 2022
A high-powered attorney from a success-oriented family, Louisa "Lulu" Malone lives to work, and everything seems to be going right, until the day she realizes it’s all wrong. Lulu’s cousin Mitch introduced her to the world of Renaissance Faires, and when she spies one at a time just when she needs an escape, she leaps into the welcoming environment of turkey legs, taverns, and tarot readers. The only drawback? Dex MacLean: a guitarist with a killer smile, the Casanova of the Faire… and her traveling companion for the summer...
Release Date: December 6, 2022
An archive of letters written by the late John le Carré, giving readers access to the intimate thoughts of one of the greatest writers of our time. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author's humour, generosity, and wit--a side of him many readers have not previously seen.
Release Date: December 12, 2022
The Time Traveler's Wife meets Oona Out of Order in this imaginative and moving debut novel of a love more powerful than time. Melissa Baron’s time-crossed romance features a quintessentially endearing and brave protagonist, and an engrossing plot that will keep you turning pages until its breathtaking finish.
Release Date: December 6, 2022
A wealthy family shrouded in scandal; a detective tasked with solving an impossible cold case; and a woman with a dark past collide in Hannah Morrissey's stunning Black Harbor mystery, The Widowmaker.
Release Date: December 6, 2022
A poignant and ruthlessly honest journey through cultural expectations of size, race, and gender—and toward a brighter future—from National Book Award nominee Evette Dionne.
Release Date: December 11, 2022
All stars must fall. Bloody, lost, broken. We live to fight another day. But with so much stolen from us, can the fates ever twist in our favour again? My sister and I have been torn apart by shadows and despair, and now we each stand alone. Our sorrow is spun like a web, trapping us tight, and I fear our enemies will soon come to feast upon our souls. But if I have my way, the merciless sky will have dealt us its final fortune. It’s time for us to take back the power that’s been ripped from our grasp and turn the tide of this war.
Release Date: December 1, 2022
From USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev comes a heartfelt novel about three generations of hilarious, unconventional, ambitious women navigating bad dates, a spiteful HOA board, reemerging exes, and secrets that refuse to remain hidden. Join the Desai women on a shared journey of self-discovery as they dare to live their most vibrant lives.
Release Date: December 20, 2022
The next book in the vampire fantasy series by USA Today and international bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair. Isolde, newly coronated queen, has finally found a king worthy of her in the vampire Adrian. But their love for each other has cost Isolde her father and her homeland. Now, as politics in the Red Palace grow more underhanded, inexplicable monster attacks plague the villages, and a deadly crimson mist threatens all of Cordova, Isolde must trust in the bond she's formed with Adrian, even as she learns troubling information about his complicated past.
Release Date: December 6, 2022
Set in the near future, this hopeful story of survival and resilience follows Wanda—a luminous child born out of a devastating hurricane—as she navigates a rapidly changing world: A “symphony of beauty and heartbreak” (Associated Press). Told in four parts—power, water, light, and time—The Light Pirate mirrors the rhythms of the elements and the sometimes quick, sometimes slow dissolution of the world as we know it. It is a meditation on the changes we would rather not see, the future we would rather not greet, and a call back to the beauty and violence of an untamable wilderness.
The Divergent books are some of the best-known dystopian books that have inspired a generation of readers (and writers!). If you love reading about societies on the edge of collapse with lots of twists and turns, tons of action, and maybe a little romance, you'll love these new fantasy and science fiction releases!
Release Date: October 17, 2022
While shelving books at Sunland University’s library in Florida, a librarian named Medusa meets Ash. Ash takes her out to a nightclub by the beach — next, a movie. All goes well until some thug sticks a gun in his back. Well, she takes care of him. His body is no longer whole. But that puts Medusa in a whole heap of trouble.
Release Date: November 9, 2022
Julie Meadows is down on her luck when she receives an e-mail drafting her into the Official Para-Military Agency. She didn’t expect “para” to mean paranormal. Julie dives into the magical, mystical, and downright fantastic when she and her partner, Taylor are tasked with finding new recruits for the Agency. The problem? Julie is human, and the cost of failing to find a recruit is her life...
Release Date: September 29, 2022
Tensions mount between the Federation in the West and the BlankZone in the East. James, a seventeen-year-old in the Federation, is thrust into an inevitable war when he is drafted by the military. He is joined by a group of teenagers handpicked to defend the Federation against attack. Join their adventure and uncover the secrets of the Federation.
Release Date: September 6, 2022
Kascia's love could save her kingdom or it could tear her heart and kingdom apart. War has torn the kingdom of Purerah apart for 500 years. The solution? The Enthronement. Kascia must become a candidate to assassinate the royal family or become their greatest defender. Will she choose correctly or will her kingdom's blood be on her hands?
Release Date: December 14, 2022
A rising storm. A sudden catastrophe. No power. No hope of rescue... If you like post-apocalyptic fiction with a cast of characters you can really root for, filled with prepper & survival information, compelling action, and with zero profanity, you'll love No Rescue!
Release Date: December 10, 2022
"Joshua T. Calvert has a gift for making nail-biting science fiction that you can't put down. Get ready for some sleepless nights!" - M.A. Rothman, USA Today bestselling author
Looking for more swoon-worthy and steamy books by authors like Emily Henry? Then look no further. Watch sparks fly with these new romance releases for fans of Emily Henry!
Release Date: December 11, 2022
At first, Paul seemed like the answer to all my problems. But, I soon discovered he wasn’t looking for a lover; he wanted a companion, a kept woman. And his charm, lavish gifts, and trips captivated me. His touch awakened my desires, and passions I had never dreamed of. But the closer we get, I wonder what happens when our arrangement ends...
Release Date: December 13, 2022
Social media influencer Lila leads a charmed life until she insults the wrong men. Now they’ve publicly challenged her to leave her sleek apartment and stay with them in their backwoods inn for a week. They vow to outperform all her high-tech toys, even the battery-operated ones. In the end, will Lila be won over by these gorgeous guys? Or will she return to her modern but lonely lifestyle?
Release Date: December 13, 2022
What do you do when you find out your boyfriend cheated? Throw up on a gorgeous stranger. Obviously. Rock bottom, nice to meet you. Dean Slater–the guy wearing my breakfast–got cheated on, too. And we have a perfectly stupid plan to make sure it never happens again. After all, when has faking a relationship ever backfired on anyone?
Release Date: December 13, 2022
HE'S FORBIDDEN TO TOUCH ME. I'm the Don's daughter. A mafia princess. He's my father's right-hand man. When Carlo catches me taking my clothes off in a strip club, he wants to haul me into my father's office. I suggest an alternative–one more pleasurable for both of us. He can handle my punishment. Dominate me the way he's always wanted. Take care of my needs and, most importantly, keep my secret.
Release Date: December 13, 2022
Stuck with her off-limits, taciturn, hunky movie star client during a sudden snowstorm on Christmas Eve, an extremely capable and highly professional bodyguard must keep him alive and warm without letting the tension building between them get too hot.
Release Date: December 2, 2022
The first time I met Travis Maxwell, he thought I was a damsel in distress. We spent a glorious week together, knowing that we'd go our separate ways in the end. One month later, two blue lines turn my life upside down. I'm pregnant... Travis transforms from a master flirt to a caveman, intent on protecting me, and our unborn baby. As we bicker about which season of Bridgerton is better, he suddenly tells me that he wants me. That he needs me. And I need him too. But I fear he's mixing up his feelings and I don't think that's the right recipe for forever...
With winter in full swing, what better than a new mystery or thriller book to immerse yourself in? With new releases from authors like Alan Asnen, Elle Grawl, Caridad Piñeiro, and more, you'll be too engrossed to feel the winter chill. Check out our picks for the six perfect mysteries and thrillers to read this winter!
Release Date: November 14, 2022
Time is running out for Frank Gould. Recovering from some missteps, he decides to take on a road trip with friends to look for the missing niece of another. Meanwhile, a "scout" sent ahead has been tossed in jail by a suspect who bears an incredible resemblance to Frank. Is this yet another coincidence? Or is this the last of them? Mommy knows...
Release Date: November 29, 2022
A murdered detective. Missing co-eds. Roni Lopez has loved Trey Gonzalez for years but has kept that secret because he's her best friend's brother and police department romances rarely work. But when their investigations collide and their lives are in deadly danger, Roni has to risk her heart and finally confess her secret.
Release Date: December 14, 2022
It’s almost Christmas and Bunny McGarry is not in the festive spirit. His mood is not improved when an old friend becomes the victim of a violent assault and, for reasons he can’t understand, the police force he is a member of has decided not to investigate. Getting to the bottom of the case ends up putting him on the wrong side of some powerful people...
Release Date: December 13, 2022
From internationally bestselling master of suspense Jeffery Deaver comes Execution Day, part of The Broken Doll Collection, a series of interconnected short stories about killers and prey, justice and revenge, that can be read or listened to in a single breathless experience.
Release Date: December 1, 2022
From debut author Elle Grawl comes a psychological thriller about an insomniac artist who discovers a shocking truth about a recent spate of murders in her city: the victims all look just like her.
Release Date: December 11, 2022
Father Christmas, otherwise known as good ol' Santa Claus is dead, murdered in the street, poisoned with a fatal cocktail laced with mistletoe for that 'Christmas touch'. But he wasn't the first, and he won't be the last - because across London, people in Father Christmas hats are being poisoned. Homeless Santas, shopping store grotto Santas, it doesn't matter, as the killer seems to be hunting anyone wearing the hat. Can Declan and his team find and stop the killer before Christmas, or will he be stuck on the naughty list forever?
Why I Write Reverse Harem Romance
By Stephanie Brother
I started writing reverse harem romance novels several years ago, and I’ve got to say, I love it. For those unfamiliar with RH, it’s a story where a woman falls in love with more than one man. It’s entirely different from a love triangle and it’s definitely not cheating. All parties are open and honest with each other. The gist of RH is that a woman meets several amazing men who are so incredible that she couldn’t possibly choose between them—so she doesn’t. And the men feel that the woman is so special that they’re willing to share her in order to be with her.
The appeal of RH is pretty apparent. These days, we want a lot from our significant others. We want them to love us, support us, and understand us. We’d like them to make us laugh and be equal partners around the home. We want them to turn us on and be amazing in the bedroom.
That’s a lot to ask of one person, and most of us end up with mates with just a few of those qualities. For example, a woman with a supportive, tender boyfriend might love him with all her heart, but secretly wonder what it would be like to be with an Alpha male. Or a woman dating a bad boy might long for a man who’ll rub her feet and ask about her day after she gets home from work.
The heroine of a reverse harem novel doesn’t have to worry about those kinds of things—she can be with men who fill each of those roles. That’s part of what makes RH so fun to write. My books include very different kinds of men, but they’re united in their goal: to win the heart of the women they love.
Sometimes, it’s easier to craft an RH relationship if the men are already very good friends. I love to write about a strong bond between the guys. They might argue and joke around, but when push comes to shove, they’ve got each other’s backs.
Of course, there are some difficulties when writing reverse harem, especially when it comes to keeping track of the guys. When I'm writing a scene—especially a steamy scene—and use the word “he,” I need to make sure readers know which man I'm talking about!
When I’m not writing, I love to curl up with my Kindle or Audible app and indulge in a bestselling RH romance. If you haven’t yet discovered this popular genre, I hope you’ll give it a try!
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This latest book in my series focuses a bit on the romance and comedy aspect of the characters I’ve developed, at least at first.
Romance and comedy are emphasized in my books and people tend to think of them as “cozy” for that reason. A common misunderstanding since I bend and blend the genres a great deal. However, I began writing The Frank Gould Mystery Series with a particular set of goals in mind and some of them had very “hardcore” ideals motivating me at every step.
Take a good, long look at this US Drug Enforcement Agency “most wanted” poster, please.
Although you don’t hear very much about these people or these organizations in the first few books, I wrote this entire series—and continue to do so—in order to write about them.
Perhaps you’ve heard about someone named Donald J. Trump. Mr. Trump became President of The United States of America in great measure on the back of horrid, racist lies and propaganda surrounding the actual, factual truth about these criminals and their organizations.
Among other things, I wanted to expose that truth and those horrid lies Trump and his supporters have told and so many Americans, unfortunately, have believed.
These monsters, depicted in this poster (and others not!) are responsible for terrible crimes, murders of tens of thousands of innocent people—and not-so-innocent people. And Trump used them, and racist lies about millions of innocent others, to obtain a position of overwhelming power.
The lies must stop and so must that racism. The lies hide a larger truth about what is taking place in the world around us.
These criminals must be brought to justice. And so must those who continue to justify this racism and lust for ultimate power. It is a sickness that is pervasive within our society and others, creating violence where there should be compassion and war where there should be peace.
The romance and comedy is a nice cushion to support the story. The truth has also to be told.
As with other books in the series, before the end comes in When Viewed Through Pain, the romance and comedy have met their match in the reality of the times we must all confront. But, let’s keep our fingers crossed, all will end on a hopeful note as well.
Because without hope we have nothing.
Alan Asnen is the author of the new book When Viewed Through Pain: A Frank Gould Mystery
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Drama King?
I wanted to write a hero with massive sunshine, golden retriever energy, and a heroine who was a career focused, pragmatic grump. While pondering these character archetypes and imagining all the different fun scenarios I could place them in, I decided being stranded during Christmas Eve in a shack during a Texas snowstorm (a la 2021) would make for some hilarious situations. Basically, I wanted to write a fun book, and that's what I (hope I) did.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Drama King, what would they be?
Cyrus would definitely be 'That's Life' by Frank Sinatra, and Bathsheba is 100% 'Bad Reputation' by Joan Jett.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Over the summer, I read a ton of non-fiction biographies. Before that, I fell deep in an adult romantic fantasy hole. Last year, it was all science fiction all the time. Randomly, I'll check out AO3 for the fanfic recommendations, fandom doesn't matter, I just love the passion of fanfic writers. That said, I very rarely read anything similar to what I write (adult contemporary romantic comedy).
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
'Unknown Beloved' by Amy Harmon 'Happy Go Lucky' by David Sedaris 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas (buddy read in January with my 13 year old daughter).
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Oh . . . this is a difficult question. Can I say any scene with the hero? I felt like he was a scene stealer. But if I had to choose one, there's a scene that takes place during the snowstorm where a rattlesnake's hibernation spot is revealed. That scene was so much fun.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I have to be wearing big, noise cancelling headphones in order to write. I typically don't listen to music, but the headphones have to be on my ears. Also, and perhaps this is TMI, but in order to write love scenes, I have to be tipsy. Sorry, not sorry. Keeping it real.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
In life: "Stay away from the normals." While writing: "You can't edit what you don't have written."
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Masculinity shouldn't always have to be associated with stoicism, just like femininity shouldn't always have to be associated with timidity.
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Lost in Little Havana?
This is the first book in a new series - South Beach Security series. After writing a number of books set in the Pacific Northwest, I wanted a change of pace and thought setting a book in Miami would be really interesting. I've been able to visit there many times and hope to bring my real-life experiences in all the different areas, like Little Havana and South Beach, to readers.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Lost in Little Havana, what would they be?
I would definitely pick Unstoppable by Sia for the heroine since she's determined to find out who is behind a human trafficking ring and also trying to help the hero find out who killed his partner. For the hero, I'd pick one of my favs, namely Something Just Like This by the Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I love contemporary romances, especially ones set in small towns.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
I have the latest books by J.D. Robb, Raeanne Thayne, and Nancy Naigle on my TBR pile.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
My favorite scene was the first encounter between the hero and heroine since they've both been in love with each other forever and now that they finally admit it, whoa! So hot, but also so tender and wonderful.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I don't write at a desk. I sit on my comfy futon, with my laptop, under a blanket and I always have the TV on.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
I do, namely "Nothing worthwhile is every easy."
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
That the important things in life are love, family, friends, and helping other.
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Cut From Stone?
It really began with me thinking about how my friends and I would react to a Red Dawn situation and then the main character and supporting cast grew from there. I always got stuck in my head as a kid, thinking about what would happen if the world were to really fall apart. How would everyone respond? What would my friends and I do?
As I grew older, I wrote down some of the ideas on paper and started with writing a sequence from the third book in the series. After I read it over, I realized that if I wanted to tell a great story I would have to go back to the very beginning, so I kept the title and shifted the story back in time to flesh everything out more.
Just a mere ten years later I finally focused and finished Cut From Stone!
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Cut From Stone, what would they be?
I'd Love to Change the World by Ten Years After.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I do love to read my genre, but am a huge fan of history and historical fiction. I normally read any Erik Larson book and am a big fan of arctic, jungle, or any exploration between the late 18th and early 20th century.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
I'm reading 100 Years of Solitude and enjoying it a lot, but am reading it much slower than anticipated because I'm working on the second book for Crafting Humanity too and have an aggressive schedule I'm trying keep myself to. After that I will read Dead Mountain about the Dylatov Pass Incident, I've heard great things.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
I loved writing the settings for the book. It was fun to go back in my memory to the places I based the book on and recreate them from my own perspective.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Not really, I do find myself waking up at odd hours to jot something down and stuff, but nothing partiucarly strange.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
I believe in the value of hard work and dedication to your craft. There's always something you can dream of doing, you just have to work to get there.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
The characters. They are the central focus of the book and I really care about how I created them, their personalities, and story arcs.
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