New Book Releases – December 2025 Edition

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Welcome to December’s new book releases, friend! This month, we have only 9 titles to bring to your attention. Click on the image to go to the Goodreads page.

As always, Ariel and I have organized the books by genre as well as mentioned some keywords – themes, places, moods – that we glimpsed from each synopsis. Do let us know if any books catch your eye! We have identified the ones we are particularly looking forward to reading.


Fantasy and Science Fiction

Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher

Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher
December 1, 2025 • 47North
Read if you enjoy: Desert setting, Old gods, and Community.
This was a fun buddy read for us! Stay tuned for the discussion and the Q&A with the author. – Kriti & Ariel

Tarou: The Fall by Dana Fredsti; David Fitzgerald

Tarou: The Fall by Dana Fredsti; David Fitzgerald
December 2, 2025 • Blackstone Publishing, Inc
Read if you enjoy: Fall of an empire, Magical experiment, and Apocalypse.

Artificial Truth by J.M. Lee ,  Sean Lin Halbert  (Translator)

Artificial Truth by J.M. Lee , Sean Lin Halbert (Translator)
December 1, 2025 • Amazon Crossing
Read if you enjoy: Existence, Memories, and Stalker.
I am interested in this book. – Kriti


Historical Fiction

The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter by Brionni Nwosu

The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter by Brionni Nwosu
December 1, 2025 • Lake Union Publishing
Read if you enjoy: Incarnation, Death, and Rebirth.

Bhima

Bhima’s Wife by Kavita Kané
December 2, 2025 • Ebury Press
Read if you enjoy: Hindu mythology, Forgotten queen, and Mahabharat.
I am interested in this. – Kriti


Contemporary Fiction

Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen

Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen
December 2, 2025 • St. Martin’s Press
Read if you enjoy: Alzheimer’s, Grief, and Coming of Age.
I am looking forward to reading this book. – Kriti

The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage

The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage
December 2, 2025 • Cardinal
Read if you enjoy: Royalty, Battle for the throne, and Responsibilities.
Stay tuned for an interview with the author! – Kriti


Non-Fiction

The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World by Jonathan Haidt

The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World by Jonathan Haidt
December 30, 2025 • Rocky Pond Books
Read if you enjoy: Nine- to twelve-year-olds, Technology use, and Empowerment.
I am excited to dive into this. – Kriti

Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books by Hwang Bo-Reum ,  Shanna Tan  (Translator)

Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books by Hwang Bo-Reum , Shanna Tan (Translator)
December 2, 2025 • Bloomsbury Publishing
Read if you enjoy: Reading, Writing, and Hobbies.
My kind of book! – Kriti


We hope you enjoyed the new book releases by genre!

Is there one or a few from above that caught your attention? Let me know if you decide to pick up any of these. 🙂

If I missed any of your anticipated new book releases from this month, comment below.

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Last month’s new book releases were posted here.

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