The holiday season has arrived, bringing with it the perfect excuse to curl up with a great book. Our December TBR is filled with cozy stories, magical moments, and heartwarming reads to carry you through the most festive time of year. We’ve gathered some of our top picks to help you find your next favorite, so settle in, explore the list, and get ready to add a little extra cheer to your reading season.
Your Next Book Club Pick
Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen — Available 12/2
Cricket Campbell thinks she’s returning home simply to care for her ailing father, but what she finds is anything but ordinary. His Alzheimer’s reveals surprising moments of clarity that force her to face the memories she’s long avoided. Heartfelt and full of quiet magic, this story explores family, healing, and the unexpected ways we find our way back to ourselves.
Your Next 5-Star Read
Duke by Jessica Peterson — Available 12/2
Wheeler Rankin isn’t looking for romance when she arrives at Lucky River Ranch, yet one unexpected collision with Duke Rivers changes everything. A snowstorm strands them together, turning their easy flirtation into something deeper and far more complicated.
Must-Have Mystery
Everyone in the Group Chat Dies by L.M. Chilton — Available 12/9
Kirby Cornell is desperate for a fresh start, but when a message appears in her old group chat, sent by a roommate who has been dead for a year, her past comes crashing back. As secrets resurface and danger closes in, she must confront what really happened and who might be watching.
Build a Beautiful Bookshelf
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith — Available 12/9
Ophelia enters a mysterious competition to save her sister and soon finds herself navigating a mansion full of perilous trials and unpredictable rivals. When the enigmatic Blackwell offers to guide her, their dangerous chemistry becomes its own test. Dark, seductive, and full of twists, this limited deluxe edition includes a stunning new cover, stenciled edges, a stamped foil case, and designed endpapers.
What We're Reading Now
Tailored Realities by Brandon Sanderson — Available 12/9
From bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes a collection of fantasy and science fiction stories, featuring the brand-new novella Moment Zero and several tales appearing in print for the first time. With vivid illustrations and bold, imaginative worlds, this volume offers a fresh look at the storytelling that made Sanderson a fan favorite.
Build the Life You Want
The Atomic Habits Workbook by James Clear — Available 12/9
This interactive guide helps you build better habits and break the ones holding you back, turning the ideas from the bestselling Atomic Habits, a book about how small changes create big results, into simple daily action. With journal prompts, tracking templates, and practical exercises, it offers clear steps for creating routines that last. A useful companion for anyone ready to make meaningful, lasting change.
A True Crime Thriller
The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe by James Patterson and Imogen Edwards-Jones — Available 12/1
From the world’s bestselling author James Patterson comes a true crime thriller that traces the final days of Marilyn Monroe, a woman who transformed Hollywood and continues to captivate generations. Moving through the key moments leading up to her death, it blends real events, mystery, and vivid detail to reveal a fresh perspective on an icon gone too soon.
Heartwarming Romance
The Mating Game by Lana Ferguson — Available 12/2
Tess never expects to become an omega wolf shifter, and her new instincts make her latest renovation job far more complicated. The property’s owner, Hunter, is an alpha she should avoid, yet being near him stirs a pull she can’t ignore. As their chemistry grows stronger, both must face what happens when instinct overtakes intention.
YA Pick
The Obsession by Natasha Preston — Available 12/2
Connie has grown up in the spotlight, her life exposed to millions through her mother’s vlogging empire. When girls who look like her start to die, the attention she never asked for takes a dark and chilling turn. With someone closing in, Connie must uncover the truth behind the killings before she becomes the one they’re hunting.
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