Biggest Books of December

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENON A Katie Couric Book Club Pick • A Jen Hatmaker Book Club Pick "[A] word-of-mouth smash hit." —The New York Times "A treasure." —Hod... Read more

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!For every villain, there is a hero ...Turtle isn't one of the heroes he rea... Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A homecoming to Rome, Kentucky, sparks a new romance—and lots of drama—between two old family friends, from the New York Times bestselling author of Whe... Read more

An irresistible modern fairy tale about a British princess who must decide between her duty to her family—or to her own heart.A Reese's Book Club Pick! It’s New Year’s Day in ... Read more

Instant New York Times Bestseller! Featuring duet narration from Meg Sylvan and Troy DuranFrom the bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series comes a slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspir... Read more

The epic first book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series is being reimagined into stunning graphic novels, and the story continues now with Part Two!Afte... Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLER FINALIST FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE "Feels less like reading a novel and more like sitting in a car beside a dear friend as he navigates the road up ahead. A profoundly moving experie... Read more

The highly anticipated fourth novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster Some worlds deserve to be destroyed ... Isla Crown has... Read more

Two wolf shifters reluctant to love discover there’s no fighting the call of the wild in this steamy romance by USA Today bestselling author Lana Ferguson.Contractor Tess Covington has spent ... Read more

"[Narrator Barrie] Kreinik's performance of Cricket's father is distinctive and heartwarming...a sensitive narrator of a compelling and sometimes amusing story about hope in the midset of loss, and... Read more

THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!"A quietly moving and intimate tale about family mysteries in a small town." —People magazine"We'll make a list. A list of all the people and things we see that are... Read more

"A rockstar ensemble of narrators makes this audiobook an absolute stunner." — Booklist"The audio performances are a highlight of this collection...Dion Graham, in particular, delivers two ex... Read more

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • What if being famous was the most dangerous thing you ever did? #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Natasha Preston is back with a twis... Read more

From the breakout author of Swiped comes a compulsively readable, surprisingly funny, and genuinely thrilling pageturner about a TikTok true crime investigator, a '90s serial killer that may not be... Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 CAROL SHIELDS PRIZE FOR FICTION * NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE * REAL SIMPLE BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * SPOTIFY BEST DEBUTS OF 2025 * GOODREADS READERS' MO... Read more

The newest action-packed, ripped-from-the-headlines adventure in The Sisterhood from #1 bestselling author Fern Michaels.The Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship ... Read more

I was his wife. His lover. His sworn enemy. The ice queen to Olympus's most hated king.*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Hera and Zeus.*The barrier that's protected Olympus for generations has... Read more

Drake and Worm face off against the evil wizard Maldred with the help of the mysterious Chaos Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series perfect for ne... Read more

Super Rabbit Boy jumps to strange new worlds in the latest page-turning installment of this USA Today bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter... Read more

Outlander-meets-The Princess Bride plus Camelot in a fresh, big-hearted, feminist, timeslip adventure reimagining the epic saga of King Arthur, as told from the perspective of his spunky and surpri... Read more

She expected her return to Painswick would bring memories of the past—not danger and romance. Anne Loveday, a surgeon's daughter, is determined to live a single, useful life. To escape her matchmak... Read more

A USA TODAY Bestseller For fans of Lights Out and You comes a dark rom-com debut about a woman who confides her fantasies to an AI boyfriend app—unaware she's really talking to her hot, tatt... Read more

A modern-day dark academia fantasy with a twist, perfect for fans of Babel and A Deadly Education.Warren University has stood amongst the ivy elite for centuries, built on the bones—and forbi... Read more

"Narrator [Hannah] Church delivers a performance that is both tender and resonant. Her warm, emotionally nuanced voice draws listeners into the heart of Parton's journey, capturing not just the fac... Read more

From the world’s #1 bestselling author, The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe is a true crime thriller about a woman who changed Hollywood history, and whose indelible image captures our imaginatio... Read more

Twisted family relationships, sociopaths and conspiracy theories abound in the icy Cascade Mountains of Washington State in New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti's heart-pounding series... Read more

A secret romance writer discovers that the hottest story of summer might just be the one happening between her and the Prime Minister’s bodyguard, from the international bestselling author of... Read more

400+ dietician-backed recipes prove how easy, delicious, and universally beneficial an anti-inflammatory diet can be! Complete nutritional info, dairy- and gluten-free options, and meal prep tips m... Read more

From the "master of the medical thriller" (The New York Times), Robin Cook, fan favorites Jack and Laurie return in another fast-paced spine chiller about adeadly bioweapon that could disrupt the w... Read more

Drake and Worm face off against the evil wizard Maldred with the help of the mysterious Chaos Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series perfect for ne... Read more

Inspired by a shocking true story, this haunting debut novel of love, brotherhood, resilience, and redemption set in Pakistan calls to mind the modern classics The Kite Runner and The Beekeeper of ... Read more

"Powerful, moving and wise – Val McDermid's books are always enthralling."—Harlan Coben"A beautifully structured, witty and twisty novel."—Ann CleevesThe new installment in the "r... Read more

Yoshon Santana ran Brownsville, Brooklyn, with an iron fist. When his fiancée fell ill, he stepped back and allowed his sister, Yolani, to step in his place. After the death of his fiancé... Read more

Former CIA operative Teddy Fay returns for another thrilling Hollywood adventure in this latest installment in the New York Times bestselling series.Teddy Fay whisks away to join Peter and Hattie B... Read more

From the New York Times bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl. Dr. Mindy Pelz redefines menopause as a powerful biological upgrade and identity reset. Her simple, science-backed plan explains why ... Read more

"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller." —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling authorCrossroads, Texas, is a town of second chances in this new small town romance series from Sharon Sal... Read more

With her brother’s grumpy best friend—and her longtime nemesis—as Beth’s flight instructor, her pilot lessons could be a plane disaster or their first-class ticket to foreve... Read more

"A delightful tale, full of heart." –Evie Woods, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop Welcome to the Time Hop Coffee Shop, where wishes can come true...Greta Perks was once ... Read more

The third book in Jahquel J.'s dramatic and juicy urban romance series To All the Thugs I Loved that Didn't Love Me Back delivers an unforgettable tale filled with betrayal, heartbreak, buried secr... Read more

Mallory Mitchell and Dr. Duncan Gray take a break from investigating murder to find the most famous dog in Victorian Scotland.A year ago, twenty-first-century detective Mallory found herself in 186... Read more

They said the gods were myth. That the giants were only stories told around dying fires. They lied. The gods aren't dead—they're only sleeping, locked in mortal bodies, scattered across the w... Read more

"An astonishing, thought-provoking and above all touching story of found meaning and lost humanity." —Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Children of TimeSlow Gods is... Read more

A LIBRARY READS PICK!When a determined killer targets her brother, a grim reaper risks everything to save him in this delightful cozy mystery.Nora Bird works for S.C.Y.T.H.E., which might seem odd ... Read more

Awake or dreaming? For the past six months, Loren Calla's life has consisted of one simple objective: stay alive. With the help of her new friends and the love of a ruthless Darkslayer, she has def... Read more

“Bewitching … Tokarczuk is an excellent storyteller.” —The New York TimesA novel about the rich stories of small places, from the Nobel Prize–winning, New York Times ... Read more

When a patient is electrocuted by a medical therapy device, the manufacturer proves it was tampered with. Who killed her? And what grudge did they hold against her doctor, whose reputation now lies... Read more

A charming new LGBTQIA+ romcom from the bestselling author of BOYFRIEND MATERIAL.Audrey Lane is perfectly fine. Really. So what if she left her high-powered job as a Very Important Journalist—and h... Read more

The next pulse-pounding Michael Gannon thriller by the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of James Patterson's Michael Bennett series It's springtime in Key West, and Michael Gannon is busy sup... Read more

"A BONFIRE, A BEACON, A BALM, A RALLYING CRY... A beautifully written, mesmerizing horror epic... Magnificent." – Rachel Harrison, New York Times bestselling author of Play NiceIn this fierce... Read more

Elmore Leonard meets Robert Ludlum in a rollicking comedic thriller set in 1985 from acclaimed author Ace Atkins, in which a suburban teen suspects his mom's new boyfriend is the ultimate bad guy&#... Read more

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favorite couples from her Shadowhunter Chronicles—one of the most popular ... Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the author of the international bestseller Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, a heartfelt invitation to reflect on your relationship with reading and celebrate the joys of... Read more

THE AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLEROne town. Two crimes. Twenty years of silence.A “brooding and brilliant” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) murder mystery set in a rural Swedish... Read more

"The livings join forces to help their specters — and each other — move on in this emotional, slow-burn romance."—New York TimesTwo people haunted by their exes find that love isn... Read more

A century-old mystery, a hidden treasure, and an isolated estate where danger lurks in every shadow. For historical anthropologist Cara Tucker, the chance to spend a sabbatical semester on a remote... Read more

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLERTo save a world in turmoil, a would-be prince teams up with a magically gifted courtesan—but the most dangerous game may be trusting each other in this spicy, s... Read more

From Neil deGrasse Tyson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, comes a spirited journey to the planets and stars, revealing the answers to many mysteries of o... Read more

A cozy, cottage-core Regency fantasy perfect for fans of BridgertonElena Whitstone and her seven brothers, abandoned by her mother, find themselves with a new stepmother. At first she seems more ne... Read more

"The Award begins as a wryly funny satire of thwarted literary ambition, but it quickly evolves into something darker and more disturbing. Matthew Pearl's addictive and propulsive novel has the twi... Read more

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes the final installment of the Blackwells of Montana series, Where You Belong, a small-town, second-chance romance set in Bitterroot Valley!... Read more

The next installment in the bestselling chapter book series featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter... Read more

"We made what seemed like an impossible dream come true." ―Paul McCartneyAn engrossing oral history of a band that came to define a generation, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run tells the... Read more

Peter Heller’s masterful coming-of-age tale, the story of a mother and daughter living on a Vermont apple orchard, escaping ghosts of the past.Hayley and her seven-year-old daughter, Frith, l... Read more

When the original Presidential Agent is gunned down during a mass shooting, Pick McCoy swears a brutal revenge in this revival of W. E. B. Griffin's New York Times bestselling series.Charley Castil... Read more

From "edge-of-your-seat suspense" (Booklist) author Kit Frick comes an insidious thriller about four estranged friends trapped in a powerful family's deadly games at a luxe estate in the Italian co... Read more

A Zibby's Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2025!From New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard comes a page-turning drama that explores the beauty of female friendship; the relationship bet... Read more

A late bloomer thought a visit to a sex club might jump start her love life, but instead makes an instant connection that turns her whole world upside down, in this adult debut from author Zakiya N... Read more

Madeline Brimley, new owner of a bookstore in a small Georgia town, finds herself playing sleuth when a friend is charged with the murder of a much-disliked woman.Madeline Brimley recently inherite... Read more

Retired detective Konrad returns to Reykjavik in The Quiet Mother by Arnaldur Indridason, "one of the most brilliant crime writers of his generation" —The Sunday Times (UK)A woman is found mu... Read more

*A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!**An Amazon Editor's Pick!**A Goodreads New Book to Read in December!**A Parade Best Book to Read in November and December!**A Book Riot Exciting New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book of ... Read more

A single mom struggling to raise her rebellious son finds unexpected support in a kind-hearted cowboy in this spicy romance from the author of Seeing Red and Change of Hart.She’s afraid she&r... Read more

The latest thrilling installment in the bestselling Mercy Carr mystery seriesMercy and Troy are looking forward to baby Felicity's first holiday season, and they're determined to make it a Christma... Read more

A LibraryReads Top Pick"Gothic and twisty! Don't miss it."—Lisa Unger, author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six"The narrative culminates in a heartbreaking finale that will haunt readers long afte... Read more

When its librarian keeper mysteriously dies, two former classmates must race to locate a rare book from their college years that can foretell your future if you confess a secret from your past̵... Read more

Antiques expert Kate Hamilton dives into the past to solve a fourteenth-century mystery with disturbing similarities to a modern-day murder in the sixth installment of the Kate Hamilton mystery ser... Read more

In her new homeland of Iowa, she must risk heartbreak and uncertainty for her dreams to flourish.Maya Bredesen and her husband plan to journey from Norway to a new life at her cousin's boardinghous... Read more

The explosive conclusion to New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda's Nytefall trilogy.The strongest light needs the deepest shadows.Reeling from shocking betrayal, the S... Read more

"Deftly narrated by Khaya Fraites and Eric Lockley, this cozy, well-paced romp delivers small-town pride, family love, and adorable teenage queer romance." — Booklist "A snow-kissed, warmhear... Read more

AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERIt's stranger than fiction when Lana Lee investigates a murder that mimics the plot of a bestselling mystery, working together with her detective boyfriend for the fir... Read more

The internationally bestselling author of The Woman on the Ledge returns with a twisty thriller about a missing child and three adults whose shared secrets and hidden history could prove deadly."I ... Read more

A gripping novel featuring the legendary Richard Sharpe from Bernard Cornwell, the internationally bestselling master of historical fiction widely recognized as "the most prolific and successful hi... Read more

Become an eyewitness to the terrifying global conflict that reshaped the world – from the Blitz to the atomic bomb.In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience hist... Read more

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens is back with a complex case in which her favorite sleuths must wade through the attendees of a ton house party to discover which one was moved... Read more

Jane Austen meets Ali Hazelwood in this steamy, friends-to-lovers, STEM rom-com! He's her best friend's little brother and NHL forward. She's a computer scientist used to being in control. The E.M.... Read more

A New York Times bestseller! The path of destiny burns with love, magic, and betrayal in this "sultry, explosive" (Kirkus Reviews) second book in the City of Fantome enemies-to-lovers romantasy ser... Read more