Tag: December new releases

Here are some of the books releasing this week.

Books for Kids

Bigfoot’s Big Heart – Bigfoot likes writing to his cryptid friends because they all understand what it’s like to prefer a quiet life – even though that life can also be solitary and lonely.
Disney Frozen (Graphic Novel) – A graphic novel adaptation of both of the Frozen movies.

Books for Adults

Something Extraordinary (ebook, LGBTQ+) – Book 3 in the Something Fabulous series. Sir Comewithers recognizes the need to submit to a proper wedding even though he’s gay. So his bestfriend abducts him before he can go through with the sham wedding.
Batgirl and Beyond: The Dynamic History of the Heroines of Gotham City (Hardcover) – Explore the history of Batgirl, one of my favorite heroes from the DC Universe.

Here are some of the books releasing this week.

Books for Older Kids/ Teens/Young Adults

The Royal Throne (e-book) – Book 3 in the Davis‘ League of Rulers series. I’m wondering if this has been pushed back to a later release date – but keep an eye out for it!
The Rules of Royalty (LGBTQ+) – A young man who didn’t know he was royalty gets tutored in his new role by a young prince from another country, and the two start to fall in love.

Books for Adults

Assume Nothing (Trade Paperback) – A young woman gets the chance to work with the famous detective who solved her mother’s murder when she was a child. They even work with the famous author who writes stories based on the detective. But then the case starts to spin out of control.
How to Get a Life in Ten Dates (Trade Paperback) – Tired of the dating scene, Haleigh agrees to let her family set her up on some blind dates, thinking when they all bomb, she will be able to get them off her back about dating. This one is on my Christmas list.
I’m Getting Married to Mothman (Trade Paperback, December 7) – Book 3 in this quirky romance series. Before Heather and Mothman can get married, she gets kidnapped.
The Mistletoe Mix-Up (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Falling in Mistletoe series. High school exes take a chance on love again.
Monsoon Rising (Hardcover) – Sequel to The Hurricane Wars.
Not in My Book (Trade Paperback) – Rival writers have to team up and write something together – or their writing instructor, fed up with their constant feuding, will kick them out of her class. This book is on my Christmas list, too.

Here are some of the books releasing this week to kick off December.

Books for Kids

Grown With Love – A young scientist and plant expert tries to help a neighbor who can’t grown anything.
Disaster Squad: Blizzard Rescue – Book 3 in this series about a family that travels to help with natural disasters. This time they are going to Minnesota to help with a blizzard.
Dragon Masters: Haunting of the Ghost Dragon – Book 27 in this long-running series for new readers.
Duck and Moose: Duck in the Dark – Book 3 in the fun Duck and Moose series. Duck and Moose plan a sleepover.

Books for Older Kids/ Teens/Young Adults

Disney’s Encanto: Nightmares and Sueños – Encanto fans can now read about Bruno as a teen – before his family stopped talking about Bruno.

Books for Adults

Designs on You (Trade Paperback) – An interior designer focused on resurrecting her career and raising her kids after her divorce thinks the new guy in her life is too young for her, no matter how much they click. Yes, please!
How to Steal a Galaxy (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Chaotic Orbits series about space heists. I’m way overdue in reading book 1!
Keep Me (Trade Paperback) – After a year married to Killian, Sylvie is supposed to be able to walk away with $10 million – but that will be harder to do if she’s fallen in love with the man. Looks like this one could be spicy.
A Killer Hold (ebook) – Book 3 in the Larkspur Library series. The latest murder for Greta to solve has something to do with treasure hunting and a book with a coded message.
P.S. I Hate You (Trade Paperback) – Maddie is willing to follow her beloved brother’s final wishes for his ashes, his will requires her to do everything with the man who broke her heart.
The Rivals (Trade Paperback) – Book 2 in the Claudia Lin series. Claudia and her friends are investigating dating sites that might be resorting to murder.
Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet (Trade Paperback, LGBTQ+) – A ghostwriter is literally working with a ghost, trying to tell the man’s story before his body is found.
Statistically Speaking (Trade Paperback) – A history teacher is consumed with the thought of the baby she put up for adoption turning 18, wondering if they will meet some day soon – even if a new student with the same birthday might be her daughter.
Under Loch and Key (Trade Paperback) – Following her father’s death, Key heads to Scotland for answers to the mysterious story he always told about how a monster saved his life. Along the way she meets a man with secrets.
The Wrong Lady Meets Lord Right (Trade Paperback) – A new historical from Suzanne Allain. Lady Issie and her low-born cousin Bella switch places so the introverted and sickly Issie can stay home and read while Bella enjoys the society events. But when Bella is pursued by a Lord who thinks she’s a Lady, there could be a lot of trouble when they start to have real feelings for one another.

Happy almost 2024! Here are some of the books releasing this week.

Books for Kids

Owl Diaries: Eva for President – Book 19 in this delightful early chapter book series. Eva runs for class president.
Wings of Fire: Winter Turning (Graphic Novel) – A graphic novel adaptation of book 7 in the Wings of Fire series. This is the middle book in my favorite five-book story arc in this series. Winter the Icewing is the central character in this book. Series fans should not miss out on this one! I know I have mine pre-ordered already.

Books for Adults

On the Plus Side (Trade Paperback) – A woman who prefers to fade into the background is nominated for her favorite makeover show. Yes, please!
Public Anchovy #1 (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Deep Dish Mystery series. Delilah and her friends get trapped in a mansion with a killer.
The Secret of the Lady’s Maid (Hardcover) – Book 7 in the Useful Woman/Rosalind Thorne Mystery series. Rosalind and Adam are investigating when they discover a young woman, estranged from her family because of her relationship with Rosalind’s maid, who seems to be suffering from arsenic poisoning. I have enjoyed this series from the beginning – looking forward to getting caught up!

It’s almost Christmas!! Here are some of the books releasing this week.

Books for Adults

Black Solstice (Graphic Novel) – Last winter solstice, every Black person developed a special power for just one day. And another winter solstice is just days away. This sounds AMAZING!
Loki: Journey Into Mystery – A prose novel adaptation of the graphic novel series.
Star Trek Lower Decks: U.S.S. Cerritos Crew Handbook – A guide to the USS Cerritos from Star Trek Lower Decks. Yes, please!

Here are some of the books releasing this week.

Books for Kids

Hippos Remain Calm – A follow up to the classic Hippos Go Berserk.

Books for Adults

Death in the Dark Woods (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Monster Hunter Mystery series. Morgan is called in when a man is found dead in the same area where there have recently been sightings of a Bigfoot-type creature.
Housebroke (Trade Paperback) – A wealthy property developer and a homeless dog foster mom share a house while he flips it. This sounds so fun!
Disabling Leadership: A Practical Theology for the Broken Body of Christ (Nonfiction) – A colleague is part of the team who put this resource together for churches looking to grow in their theology and practice around disability and the Church.

Happy December! Here are some of the books releasing this week.

Books for Kids

Mercy Watson Is Missing! – Book 7 in the Tales from Deckawoo Drive series. Mercy Watson has gone missing and her whole community is trying to find her. These books – a follow up to the Mercy Watson series – are great fun. I can’t wait to read this one! I already have this on hold at the library.

Books for Adults

The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale (Trade Paperback) – When Dee’s life implodes, she heads to Dublin to participate in a writing program and find a new life. I am looking forward to reading this one!
The Fake Mate (Trade Paperback) – A paranormal romance about two wolf shifters fake dating? Yes, please.
Raiders of the Lost Heart (Trade Paperback) – Rival archaeologists head to Mexico for a dig where thieves are prowling around their dig site. This sounds fun!
A River of Golden Bones (Hardcover) – Book one in the Golden Court series. A secret twin must protect their sister and kingdom when an evil sorceress returns with a sleeping curse. This sounds fascinating!
The Second Chance Year (Trade Paperback) – After her life implodes (it’s a trend this week), a woman gets a do-over of the last year where she sees the red flags – and potential love interest – she missed the first time around. Fun!
Sniffing Out Murder (Trade Paperback) – First in a new series. A children’s book author – and her bloodhound – are murder suspects.
This Spells Love (Trade Paperback) – When a spell to forget her ex goes awry, Gemma has to convince her former best friend – who doesn’t remember her – to kiss her in order to set things right.

I hope you have enjoyed the holiday season – or at least had some restful reading moments! Here are some of the books releasing this week:

Books for Kids

Bad Kitty: Supercat – During a playdate, Kitty and Strange Kitty pretend to be superheroes.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

Wings of Fire: Moon Rising (Graphic Novel) – A graphic novel adaptation of Moon Rising, the first book in the second Wings of Fire series. This is my favorite of the three story arcs in the Wings of Fire universe (so far). I have already pre-ordered this one.
What Was Reconstruction?  – Another great non-fiction book from the folks at WhoHQ.

Books for Adults

The Heretic Royal (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Scarred Earth Saga, this one focused on Ainsley. I have adored the first two books in this series, and pre-ordered this almost a year ago. I have already read this one, so you will get a full review soon.
Honeymoons Can Be Hazardous (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Amish Matchmaker Mystery series. Millie’s best friend becomes a murder suspect when her ex’s new wife is killed.
The Secret of the Lost Pearls (Hardcover) – Book 6 in the Rosalind Thorne Mystery series. Rosalind is asked to help a lady find a missing pearl necklace. Her husband believes it was stolen by her sister. But as Rosalind starts investigating she discovers secrets on top of secrets in this family. I’ll be reviewing this one soon!
Vinyl Resting Place (Mass Market Paperback) – First in a new Record Shop Mystery series. Three sisters open a coffee/record shop and find a dead body in their supply closet.

Here are some of the books releasing this week!

Books for Kids

I Already Love You (Board Book) – A board book about all the ways a parent already loves their little one.
Rocket’s Secret Valentine (Board Book) – Rocket, Bella, and Owl try to figure out who is secretly sending messages to Rocket. I adore these characters!
Stacey’s Remarkable Books (Picture Book) – Stacey Abrams’ picture book about a girl whose love of library day spreads when she helps another student who struggles to read in English.
On the Corner of Chocolate Avenue: How Milton Hershey Brought Milk Chocolate to America (Nonfiction Picture Book) – A picture book biography of Milton Hershey.
Bookstore Bunnies (Early Reader) – The bookstore bunnies help their friends find books for every need.

Books for Adults

Star Trek: Discovery: Adventures in the 32nd Century (Graphic Novel) – A comics collection starring Grudge, Adira, Detmer, and Linus from Star Trek Discovery. I have the individual comics for the four stories told here, and I enjoyed them!
Star Trek: The Original Series: Harm’s Way – Kirk and his crew are on a mission to find a missing scientist.

It’s the first release week in December! Here are some of the new books out this week.

Books for Kids

Owl Diaries: Eva in the Band – Eva and her friends try to put together a band to perform at a music festival. This is such a great early chapter book series!

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

Lumara – A mortal, skeptical of the magical Mystics, enters their world for a wedding and soon finds herself the prime suspect when the Mystics fall into a mysterious coma. This is one of the few fiction books I put on my Christmas list this year. Can’t wait to read this one!
This Cursed Crown – Sequel to These Feathered Flames. Twin sisters, separated during a transition of power in their kingdom fight their way back to one another. These books sound right up my alley!

Books for Adults

Feel the Bern (Trade Paperback) – First in a new Bernie Sanders mystery series. Bernie Sanders and his young intern are drawn into a murder investigation. This sounds hilarous!
Frozen Detective (Trade Paperback) – Book 2 in the Piper and Porter mystery series. Piper and Porter go undercover at the behest of a doctor’s wife who wants them to investigate recent threats on her husbands life, but they end up investigating a murder.
Hard Day for a Hangover (Hardcover) – Book 3 in the Sunshine Vicram series. Sherrif Sunshine Vicram has her hands full with personal drama on top of a series of missing women. This series is on my TBR.
Last Circle of Love (Trade Paperback) – The new Lutheran pastor teams up with the women of the Naomi Circle to create a fundraiser with a chance to really help the church survive. But not everyone thinks their idea for a “recipe” book to help with romance is a good idea. This sounds fascinating!
To Get to the Other Side (Trade Paperback) – Bear’s sisters were the ones who posted the ad to rent out his spare room, but he agrees to let Trixie move in. Who knew co-parenting her rescue chicken could lead to feelings beyond the platonic?
Twice in a Lifetime (Trade Paperback) – A woman flees to a small town after a difficult year and starts getting text messages from the future – from a husband she doesn’t know. Fascinating!
Witcha Gonna Do? (Trade Paperback) – A non-magical woman accidentally messes up her sister’s spell, cursing her family. And the only person who can help her break the curse is the arrogant jerk she’s been trying to avoid. This could be fun!
How to Meet Your Self (Paperback Workbook) – From the author of How to Do the Work comes this workbook for self-discovery and improvement. I have already pre-ordered this one!
The Intentional Year: Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose (Trade Paperback) – An invitation to choose to live on purpose.