New Books To Read in December

A woman settles in a remote Polish village where she knows no one. It has few inhabitants, but it teems with the stories of the living and the dead. From the founding of the town to the lives of its saints, these shards piece together not only a history, but a cosmology. A novel about the rich stories of small places, from the Nobel Prize-winning, New York Times bestselling author of The Books of Jacob and Drive Your Plow over the Bones of the Dead.

Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favorite couples from her #1 New York Times bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles — one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide!

A fallen god unravels supernatural mysteries and comes face-to-face with ghosts from his past in this official manhua (comic) adaptation of the New York Times bestselling danmei novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. Featuring stunning art by STARember, the webcomic produced by BILIBILI COMICS is now available in English in print for the first time.

A Japanese cultural historian shares a path to joyful living drawn from her nation’s unique approach to spirituality and nature, offering a “fascinating” (Wintering author Katherine May) blend of memoir, cultural reporting, and practical guidance for anyone struggling to find balance in our turbulent modern world.

The country of Avon is in deep turmoil … The Uprising has overthrown Avon’s monarchial rulers, and a decree has been issued. Candidates for the first presidential election will be selected by the completion of a special task: To kill the former monarch of their home province. Callum, the son of the recently dethroned king, is determined to be in the running. But coming to terms with patricide will require the help of Lady Caterine, a Gifted courtesan at La Puissance, Avon’s premiere sex club. With the fate of the country at stake, Callum and Cate search for ways to bare themselves to each other, and discover a darker force building within La Puissance, one that might ruin the future of Avon forever. To stop Avon from falling to ashes, they must sacrifice everything they have … even if it requires betraying each other.

She’s afraid she’s not enough. He’ll make damn sure she knows she is. 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.

Read all about the record-breaking K-pop girl group in this beautifully illustrated collectible Little Golden Book! Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has taken the world by storm with their catchy songs, powerful performances, and awesome style. Read about Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa — from their childhoods and their time training in South Korea, to becoming the biggest girl group on the planet and their world concert tours.

When the young blacksmith Cahra is commissioned to forge a sword, she uses her imagination to design its crest. But this symbol unwittingly invokes an age-old prophecy and awakens Hael an immortal with the power to shape or shatter worlds sealed away for hundreds of years in a chamber deep in Hael’stromia, the lost capital at the heart of a civil war between three kingdoms. On the run through the darkly magical Wilds, Cahra is drawn even closer to Hael, who visits and beguiles her dreams. With tyrant kings vying to capture and wield him as a weapon, she alone stands between Hael and their deadly ambitions.

Does your little slugger dream of hitting a grand slam? Are they obsessed with learning all about their favorite baseball players? Inspiring Stories of Baseball Greats showcases baseball’s trailblazing players, iconic teams, and heartwarming stories, making it the perfect book for kids who can’t get enough of America’s favorite pastime.

Witness the epic conclusion to the webcomic phenomenon about star-crossed lovers and misunderstood monsters in this third and final graphic novel! Both Jekyll and Hyde are thrown into a constant wrestling for control of both their minds and bodies, which seem to switch without rhyme or reason. Hyde has finally gotten a taste of life as a free man, and if Jekyll (or anyone else) dares to take it away, well, we should all brace for impact.

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.

Following the events of Stranger Things: Season 4, Nancy Wheeler and Robin Buckley are hot on the heels of a new mystery — and they won’t stop until they solve it. Together, they’ll embark on a dangerous quest for the truth. But the deeper the two dig, the further Nancy finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue that threatens to trap her in Hawkins … forever.

The official companion to the #1 worldwide bestseller is the next step in your habits toolkit. Packed with tips, tricks, and activities, The Atomic Habits Workbook is your step-by-step guide to making small changes that will transform your habits and deliver remarkable results. This workbook takes the reader from understanding habits to living them. With James Clear’s system, good habits emerge naturally while unwanted habits fade away.

Fully updated and revised for today’s world, David Bach’s timeless, no-budget, no-discipline, no-nonsense system to help people finish rich — automatically. If you want to be financially free, then your time is now. The #1 New York Times multimillion copy bestseller is back and better than ever. The Automatic Millionaire Twentieth Anniversary Edition includes the latest tax changes, investment companies, technologies, websites, and resources and bonus chapters so you can put in place quickly and easily the system to becoming an Automatic Millionaire.

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 a deadly bioweapon that could disrupt the world order as we know it.

Bluey and Bingo love everything about their family. They like getting ice cream with Dad, dancing with Mum, and playing Pizza Girls with Socks and Muffin! This gift book is perfect for fans who love Bluey and the Heeler family.

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.

A paraplegic bull rider and his new home aide fall in love as they pick up the pieces of their lives in the second book in the popular Griffith Brothers series.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation, this new book for tweens is a handbook for living a happy and exciting life that isn’t hijacked by a smartphone. It’s a bold, optimistic, and practical guide to growing into your most authentic, confident, and adventurous self. Readers won’t just discover how to avoid becoming the next Anxious Generation. They’ll learn how to become amazing.

Madison Walker left Rome, Kentucky, determined to make it in the culinary world. But after years of chasing success in New York, all she has to show for it is her shattered confidence and a desperate need for a fresh start. Coming home isn’t part of the plan — until an unexpected job offer lands in her lap: The head chef position at a new farm-to-table restaurant in her hometown. The only catch? It comes from James Huxley, owner of Huxley Farm, her brother’s best friend … 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 When in Rome, Practice Makes Perfect, and Beg, Borrow, or Steal.

Get ready for bed with Baby Cat in the Hat, Baby Sam-I-Am, Baby Lorax, and more of the Dr. Seuss Babies! This adorable board book with felt flaps is perfect for nighttime reading.

Introduce children to the world of Dr. Seuss with this super simple interactive adaptation of Happy Birthday to You! that’s just right for babies and toddlers. From a blast on the Birthday Horn to the fluttering flap-flap of the Great Birthday Bird to Zummers who zum and Dr. Derring’s Singing Herrings, the twelve sounds featured in the story bring to life the ultimate birthday celebration and remind children to celebrate THEMSELVES every day of the year!

Are you as funny and creative as your child? You’re about to find out with these hilarious “Would You Rather?” questions written specifically for kids ages 4 – 8 and their families. Enjoy silly scenarios that will entertain everyone from preschoolers to grown-ups. Would you rather be a superhero or a supervillain? Would you rather swim with your friends or dolphins? Laugh along with your family as you spark imaginations and share creative answers.

Teddy Fay whisks away to join Peter and Hattie Barrington in Palm Springs. But his hope for a relaxing vacation vanishes when he attends a prominent actor’s annual birthday party, where he witnesses a heated squabble between two women, only for one of them to turn up dead the next day. Teddy investigates who might be lurking in the shadows and uncovers a web of intrigue. If he doesn’t act fast, valuable secrets risk falling into the wrong hands, but more importantly innocent lives could be in jeopardy.