Curl up with these December reads for the perfect winter evening
It's officially cosy season – and for us that means long, dark evenings spent indoors curling up with the latest new read, and 'do not disturb' mode firmly on. This December, there are plenty of new reads to keep us heavily occupied and entertained. From Elsie Silver's new cowboy romance, to BookTok's fave romantasy Quicksilver, to a guide to improving your life without striving for perfection, this holiday season is going to be spent with a cup of tea and our noses in a book. Ready for some reading inspo? These are the best books coming out this December.
Amnesia by LJ Ross
Murder and mystery are laced with dark humour in this gripping psychological thriller, set against the backdrop of London's iconic streets.
Published 2 December
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
This is my current read, and I can confirm I have been staying up way too late reading this irresistibly dark and addictive enemies-to-lovers romantasy. Quicksilver follows a girl raised in a desert, who is accidentally transported to a realm of ice and snow and thrust into the heart of a centuries-old conflict in the mythical world of the Fae.
Published 3 December
The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt by Chelsea Iversen
Magic blooms in this enchanting novel: a cosy historical fantasy that explores one Victorian woman's hidden powers. This richly atmospheric tale promises elements of magical realism and a dash of mystery.
Published 3 December
A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon
Talasyn and Alaric return in the thrilling sequel to the bestselling The Hurricane Wars, where romance intertwines with intrigue, magic, and deadly peril.
Published 5 December
A False Start by Elsie Silver
For the cowboy romance lovers – this is a small-town brother’s best friend romance from the bestselling author of Flawless and Wild Love.
Published 5 December
The Haunting of Moscow House by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
In this elegant gothic horror tale set in post-revolutionary Russia, two formerly aristocratic sisters race to uncover their family's long-buried secrets in a house haunted by a past dangerous – and deadly – to remember.
Published 5 December
Bellevue by Robin Cook
In Bellevue, a young doctor must confront some of the most groundbreaking medical advancements in history, and dark secrets unfold in this thrilling suspense-horror novel.
Published 5 December
Hammajang Luck by Makana Yamamoto
Ocean's 8 meets Blade Runner in this groundbreaking debut science fiction novel—an action-packed love letter to Hawai'i about the struggle to find a new home and build a better future.
Publishing 12 December
Half-Arse Human by Leena Norms
Fresh and relatable, Norm's guide to improving your life without striving for perfection is filled with practical wisdom and laugh-out-loud sd anecdotes.
Published 19 December
Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
The captivating sequel to the acclaimed fantasy Iron Widow ushers in a new chapter in Zetian's tumultuous life, as she resolves to hold onto power at any cost.
Published 24 December
This Song Is (Not) For You by Laura Nowlin
Brimming with romance, this irresistible love triangle from the bestselling author of If He Had Been With Me and If Only I Had Told Her follows best friends-turned-soulmates as they welcome a new member into their circle—with unexpected and life-changing consequences.
Published 31 December
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