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New Young Adult Books to Read | December 9

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 S.G. Boudreaux, Simone Parker, Scarlett Haven, and more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!



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New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | December 9

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 Janice Page, Jim Clyburn, Jim Clyburn, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!



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High-Tension Mysteries and Thrillers Perfect for Your Next Obsession

High-Tension Mysteries and Thrillers Perfect for Your Next Obsession

These six gripping mysteries blend sharp writing with modern suspense, delivering that can’t-stop-reading buzz. Each book builds its own vortex of danger, secrets, and shifting truths. Perfect for readers hunting for their next big obsession.



Dangling and Dangerous (The Ranfurly Mysteries Book 2)

by K.M. Krenik

Release Date: November 27, 2025

Lord Robert Ranfurly is tested beyond his strength when his five-year-old daughter goes missing. But this time, he isn’t alone, with the woman he loves, Courtney Drake, by his side. The serpent earring case is still perplexing him, but if they can find Elizabeth, perhaps they will be one step closer to solving it.

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Forget You Saw Her

by Noelle West Ihli

Release Date: November 4, 2025

Across the country, notes taped to restroom stalls read, “On a date that isn’t going well? Ask for Andrea at the bar. We’ll make sure you get home safe.” But Andrea—the girl behind the campaign—didn't make it home safe. She disappeared without a trace at seventeen. The police labeled her a runaway, and the case went cold. That is, until her mother, Sabina, starts digging for answers.

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True Crime (Blake Wilder FBI Mystery Thriller Book 31)

by Elle Gray

Release Date: November 28, 2025

FBI agent Blake Wilder has spent her life fighting the many monsters of this world. Now she and her team are called to investigate a bizarre case. One that has already claimed five victims. Each is linked by a unique signature.

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You'll Never Know

by Caleb Stephens

Release Date: November 18, 2025

When his wife and unborn child are abducted, Grant Wilson races against the clock in this pulse-pounding thriller packed with riddles, danger, and the desperate fight to save his family, perfect for fans of Adrian McKinty’s The Chain.

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Dark Orchid Affair

by Robert Whanslaw

Release Date: December 1, 2025

Ben Walker’s life shatters after one reckless night. Seduced by Maxine—a ruthless femme fatale—he wakes to a nightmare: compromising photos, blackmail, and the threat of losing everything—his marriage, career, and freedom.

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The Lost Heiress

by Elizabeth Klehfoth

Release Date: December 1, 2025

Wealthy heiress Saoirse Towers vanished during her eighteenth birthday gala four decades ago. Now her remains have finally been found under Cliffhaven, the aristocratic family’s mansion high atop the windswept Central Coast of California. But the mystery only deepens… for her skeleton is not alone.

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New Worlds, Big Feelings: 6 YA Books to Get Lost In

New Worlds, Big Feelings: 6 YA Books to Get Lost In

Whether you're chasing fantasy realms, swoony romances, or gripping mysteries, these six YA titles offer immersive escapes. Each book balances vivid imagination with the emotional honesty that makes YA so irresistible. A dreamy, adventurous list for readers ready to explore.



Legacy (The Beginning)

by J. Esme

Release Date: September 4, 2025

Angel Huaiquipan always felt destined for more, though he never knew what form it would take. His parents imagined a safer life, far from any throne, but love—not power—reshaped his fate. It broke rules, forged his purpose, and transformed him into a king who redefined the crown. For the right woman, he became a legend; for the right reason, he built a legacy.

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Bodega Botanica Tales: Carmen

by Maria Rodriguez Bross

Release Date: November 21, 2025

Carmen is thirteen and desperate for protection. Everything changes when she takes a bracelet from the bodega that leads her to an alternate world. Some magic can't be undone. Some lessons must be learned. And some stories must be told, even if no one believes them. This novella is a dual timeline coming-of-age story for Young Adult readers.

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The Unlikely Housemate (The Improbable Neighbor Series Book 1)

by Bella Young

Release Date: November 25, 2025

When the most popular guy in school moves into Chrissy’s house… everything changes. She’s no longer invisible; unexpected feelings surface, and a rivalry ensues. Fall for this clean, sweet, opposites-attract romance. The Unlikely Housemate by Bella Young—available now on Amazon.

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Chess Not Checkers (RomCom University Book 1)

by Annah Conwell

Release Date: November 13, 2025

All Jasmine Chamberlain wants is to make her family proud. She owes them everything and intends to pay them back by being the best student, cheerleader, and chess player the university has ever seen. Unfortunately for her, on her first day of chess club, she gets paired with an arrogant, flirty, hotshot quarterback with an affinity for pushing her buttons. Even worse?

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Crowntide (The Lightlark Saga Book 4)

by Alex Aster

Release Date: December 2, 2025

Some worlds deserve to be destroyed... Isla Crown has charted a new destiny and leapt into the unknown, determined to defeat her insidious ancestor, Lark, no matter the cost. But Skyshade is nothing as she anticipated, and she’ll have to use all of her skills just to survive, let alone end Lark for good.

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Better in Black

by Cassandra Clare

Release Date: December 2, 2025

Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world—or destroy it. Will and Tessa, honeymooning in Paris, when a séance that sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy, observing increased demonic activity around New York, go on a hilarious urban romp.

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Biographies & Memoirs to Stir Your Heart and Mind

Biographies & Memoirs to Stir Your Heart and Mind

These six biographies spotlight people who challenged expectations and reshaped their worlds. Each narrative offers a fresh lens on resilience, ambition, and the power of choice. Perfect for readers who love stories that resonate long after the last page.



Artsy Rambler: Mindful Journeys to Paris and Beyond

by Evy Journey and Rich Journey

Release Date: October 30, 2025

Rich, vibrant Paris, in the eyes of a mindful traveler, is a journey of discovery and self-reflection. Glorious light in Gothic churches and fresh Impressionist art. Sinuous forms in daring architecture. A rare library that helps define oneself. Cuisine and culture that make a city unique. Unleash the power of art as you satisfy your wanderlust.

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The Balloonatics

by Craig Elliott

Release Date: November 18, 2025

Join Craig Elliott as he shares hilarious tales of adventure, mishaps, and high-flying shenanigans from his forty years as a professional hot air balloon pilot. With warmth, humor, and a touch of mischief, he invites you into the basket to experience the adventures, mishaps, and unforgettable characters that marked his long and exciting career.

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Ding Dong

by Jamie Siminoff & Andrew Postman

Release Date: November 10, 2025

From a sweaty, near-catastrophic Shark Tank demo to a billion-dollar acquisition by Amazon, Jamie Siminoff’s story of founding Ring is the ultimate underdog tale of invention, grit, and relentless reinvention. While tinkering in his garage to solve his problem of missed deliveries, Jamie hacked together a Wi-Fi video doorbell. His wife called it a safety game-changer. The Sharks called it a pass. After walking away from Shark Tank empty-handed and broke, Jamie rallied a ragtag team of Craigslist hires and turned rejection into rocket fuel.

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Within the House of Murdaugh

by Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson & Mary Frances Weaver

Release Date: November 21, 2025

Within the House of Murdaugh: Amid a Unique Friendship, Blanca and Maggie are much more than a sensational true crime tale. It's a gripping narrative from a unique perspective. Blanca, who was deeply entwined in the Murdaugh's lives as their housekeeper, provides an insider's account of the macabre events that unfolded within the notorious family's residence.

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The Flying Spoon Platoon

by Nate Peltier

Release Date: November 13, 2025

Raw, funny, and brutally honest — The Flying Spoon Platoon captures the grit, laughter, and chaos of life as a cook in the Iraq War with the 82nd Airborne Division. Nate Peltier blends storytelling and Army recipes into a memoir that feeds both memory and morale.

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The Pursued

by Corey Mead

Release Date: December 1, 2025

From 1977 to 1981, Ruth Finley, an ordinary wife and mother from Kansas, was tormented by an elusive maniac known as the Poet. The police, already on edge from BTK’s reign of terror, spent years searching for the stalker. Meanwhile, his cryptic letters in rhymed verse grew more disturbing and violent, spilling into deeds like stabbing and kidnapping.

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6 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Adventures to Power Your Holiday TBR

6 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Adventures to Power Your Holiday TBR

Let the season take you somewhere new with six thrilling journeys across galaxies, timelines, and realities. These books blend bold ideas with gripping storytelling, offering the perfect escape from the ordinary.



No CTRL

by Max Sor

Release Date: November 28, 2025

Confined to a wheelchair, engineer Stan creates a VR system that tricks the brain into feeling freedom. It's his personal mission to help others. But a devastating, covert technology is activated by a close friend, turning digital glitches into global chaos. Pre-order now! This gripping Cyberpunk Thriller is $2.99 for a limited time.

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Taurus: Revenge and Retribution (Zodiac Series Book 3)

by John Wegener

Release Date: November 20, 2025

No one kidnaps my husband! When Chooli Richards discovers someone has kidnapped her husband, no one can stop her from finding him. After Alex thwarts a deal that a businessman and underworld boss demands, they kidnap him as leverage. Chooli must negotiate the Xi Böotis underworld to find Alex, leaving a trail of death and destruction along the way.

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Rogues Lie (Caldryn Parliament Book 3)

by Jenny Schwartz

Release Date: November 29, 2025

A whisper campaign threatens Vanda Kavanagh’s hard-won position as Warden of Caldryn Parliament, but are the malicious rumours a personal attack or do they mask an uglier plot? As Vanda investigates, long-hidden truths are revealed, leading her to question everything she believed about herself. In a city steeped in magic and political intrigue, who can Vanda trust?

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Test Subject

by Tami

Release Date: November 9, 2025

Cat has never been satisfied—not in her xenobiology work, and not in the bedroom. That’s all about to change. The mysterious Mr Sire invites Cat to his basement lab, with a job offer too good to refuse. But with each door Cat opens, she finds a terrifying new monster. Or… maybe they’re not so terrifying after all. Maybe these creatures can give Cat exactly what she needs.

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Stacked Deck (Starship for Sale Book 12)

by M.R. Forbes

Release Date: December 1, 2025

Both Ben and Keep are surprised when a desperate shipping magnate shows up on Atlas, hoping for an audience. His business is failing, and he's convinced of foul play. Keep thinks it's a run of bad luck. Ben isn't so sure. Before long, Ben's chasing saboteurs who shouldn't exist, investigating crimes that make no sense, and trying to stop a war between the Empire and the Outer Rim. Oh, and Emerald keeps insisting they're married.

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The Dog Mage

by James Haddock

Release Date: November 6, 2025

My name, well, they call me Jack. Though I’ve been called and named other things. Kings have named me, though that has sometimes gotten me into trouble. You see, when a king names you, he wants something. Nothing is free. Anyway, I’m an orphan. Fortunately, I’m a mage. That doesn’t make up for not having parents, but it helps... except when it doesn’t.

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Thoughtful Reads for Cold Nights: Literary Fiction Books Worth Savoring

Thoughtful Reads for Cold Nights: Literary Fiction Books Worth Savoring

Let the season slow you down with six richly crafted novels that reward careful reading. These stories unfold with nuance and emotional resonance, offering fresh perspectives and beautifully drawn characters.



Color of Fire

by Gina Giordano

Release Date: November 20, 2025

Nassau, 1794: After the devastating capture of her husband, Eliza Sharpe must make a deal with the devil himself, Captain Hiram Bruin, a man more pirate than privateer. Just how deep do the roots of revenge lie? Find out in the epic, thrilling conclusion to the Strange Eden series.

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Run Molly Run

by Alice Turner

Release Date: November 12, 2025

Molly grows up in the shadows—men driven by perverse needs, a mother lost to drugs, and a system that looks away. With no one to protect her, she must find her own path. Molly becomes a child of wild Dartmoor. The wildness rubs off. Run Molly Run is a tough book about an even tougher girl—a story of resilience, fury, and the fight to reclaim a life stolen.

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Snake on a Red Velvet Throne

by Bess Hendrick

Release Date: October 9, 2025

A powerful blend of short story, memoir, and novella that examines what it means to survive the grip of another’s control. From the haunting “Umbilical” to the powerful “Reclaiming the Dark” to the suspense of “The Door,” these eight unforgettable stories expose the many faces of emotional abuse and what it takes to break free.

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Deeper than the Ocean

by Mirta Ojito

Release Date: November 4, 2025

In 1919, in Spain, Catalina Quintana was the eldest daughter in a family of silkworm farmers on the tiny island of La Palma in the remote Canary Islands. Fiercely independent, Catalina dreams of building a life with her childhood love. But when a devastating fire ruins her family's silkworm farm, she's forced into a loveless marriage and a journey across the sea to Cuba aboard a doomed ocean liner.

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The Creaky Old Barn (The Irish Escape Book 2)

by B. E. Baker

Release Date: November 15, 2025

With her marriage over and her kids (mostly) excited about moving to another continent, Natalie’s finally en route to Ireland. There’s a lovely and expansive estate waiting for them in southern Ireland. Samantha’s bags are packed (again), and she’s ready to jet across the pond as well. She’s said all her goodbyes, and she’s ready to fall in love with new horses in Lismore. But when they discover that their dear friend Vanessa’s struggling, they reconfigure their plans to rally behind her, because that’s what friends do.

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The Maid's Christmas Promise

by Molly Britton

Release Date: November 3, 2025

In the heart of Victorian London, Jennie's world is shattered at age eight when her father dies at Christmas, leaving her and her mother alone and struggling to survive. Jennie's childhood is marked by hardship and grief as her mother grows weaker and she is sent to the grim confines of the workhouse until she plans her escape.

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Swoon Season Starts Now: 6 Romance Books to Melt Your Winter

Swoon Season Starts Now: 6 Romance Books to Melt Your Winter

Winter might be chilly, but your reading list doesn’t have to be. These six romance picks promise sparks, chemistry, and that delicious can’t-put-it-down energy. Perfect for readers who love big emotions, big gestures, and bigger swoons.



Player Misconduct (Rookie Hawkeyes Series Book 4)

by Kenna King

Release Date: November 24, 2025

Dr. Kendall Hensen doesn’t date athletes—especially not flirty Finnish winger Aleksi Makelin. But one emergency flight quarantine, one shared room, and one reckless night later… she’s pregnant. And her ex, now signed with Seattle, suddenly wants back in.

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Billionaire Secret Santa

by Lena Michaels

Release Date: November 20, 2025

I kissed a billionaire boss Secret Santa… It was supposed to be one night. A favor for a friend. A silly elf costume. A party full of strangers. Then I tripped over my own feet and landed in Santa’s arms. He was warm. He smelled expensive. And when he kissed me under the mistletoe, I melted. I never got his name. Now I’m touring a potential new job, and the CEO is Bruce DeVos.

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Beloved Enemy

by Colleen Hall

Release Date: October 23, 2025

When love and duty collide, will loyalty to the cause outweigh love? When Booth Slade, a Northern industrialist, and Serena Boyd, a Southern lady, embark on a fake engagement to save her reputation, neither of them reckons on falling in love. After the Civil War declares them to be enemies, Booth's spying and Serena's Southern loyalties divide them.

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The Decker Family Complete Box Set

by Brooke St. James

Release Date: November 28, 2025

The Decker Family Box Set by USA Today bestselling author Brooke St. James includes three heartwarming romances: It Started with a Scarf, Love at a 7-Eleven, and That One Summer. Each story follows a different Decker sibling finding love in unexpected places, proving that love has a way of finding you when you least expect it.

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Bossing My Holiday

by Julie Saman

Release Date: November 3, 2025

Things not on my Christmas wish list? Fake dating my billionaire Scrooge of a boss, Tristan Ouest. But that's exactly what I'm doing and why I'm on a plane heading to Paris with him and my other boss, co-CEO Braxton Hicks. According to Braxton, this is the perfect arrangement. I act as the doting girlfriend to get Tristan's matchmaking, old-money family off his back, and he pays off the large debt I have from caring for my grandmother.

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Forbidden Heart (The Hearts of Sawyers Bend Book 9)

by Ivy Layne

Release Date: November 18, 2025

After serving a year in prison for a crime he swears he didn’t commit, Ford Sawyer returns to the shadowed halls of Heartstone Manor only to find freedom offers no escape. His father’s true killer is still out there, and suspicion clings to Ford like smoke. Worse, the man who once defended him now wants him dead—and has sent a killer to finish the job.

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Interview with Bess Hendrick, Author of Snake on a Red Velvet Throne

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Snake on a Red Velvet Throne and Other Stories?

My inspiration came from witnessing the triumph of those who had the courage and resilience to escape the grip of negative control, whether from a partner, a parent, or an institution.

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

I enjoy literary fiction, both contemporary and classic, and will also occasionally indulge in a good mystery novel.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Cheryl Grey Bostrom’s Sugar Birds, Tana French’s in the woods, and Barbara Kingsolver’s Deamon Copperhead.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I loved writing the scene in “A Lion’s Grace” that reveals the real truth behind the puzzling death of its most charismatic character. Done in flashback, the scene moves fast, its pace reflecting its character’s imperative to cover up a well-guarded secret before it’s too late.

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

I do my writing in a small cabin in sight of the mountains and tall evergreens of the Olympic National Forest, usually accompanied by a snoring dog or two. I am legally blind, which means that I need to use a screen reader that speaks each word as I write. It’s a slow process, and I get frustrated sometimes, but as anyone who has a passion for writing would agree, it’s well worth it.

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

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

Celebrate yourself-quirks and all-knowing that appreciation of uniqueness is a natural defense against those who would try to squelch what is best in you.

 

Bess Hendrick is the author of the new book Snake on a Red Velvet Throne and Other Stories

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