Halloween is over, and we all know what that means – winter is coming and Christmas is too. We couldn’t be more prepared for the season with this great selection of reads that will feel like a warm hug on a winter day.
If you like to get into the Christmas spirit early, we’ve got you covered with some brand new cosy Christmas reads, like Merry Little Meet Cute and The Christmas Wish. Not quite in the mood yet? There’s plenty more to dive into, from highly anticipated sequels (Heart of the Sun Warrior, Bloodmarked) to dazzling debuts (1000 Coils of Fear, The Ones We Burn) and eye-opening non-fiction (Have I Told You This Already?, Lioness). Happy reading!
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Alone With You In The Ether by Olivie Blake
Olivie Blake, author of TikTok sensation The Atlas Six, is back with a stunning romance read about love and mental health. Aldo and Charlotte are both obsessive and eccentric, and cannot help falling in love. But are they becoming too reliant on each other?
Out 29 November
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A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
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Presenting the holiday rom-com of your dreams! Bee Hobbes takes the lead in a romantic Christmas movie, and things start to heat up on set with her co-star, Nolan Shaw. But Bee and Nolan must keep this steamy affair under wraps, or they could ruin everything.
Out 10 November
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The Weather Woman by Sally Gardner
Set in the 18th century, this atmospheric novel follows Neva, who is born with an extraordinary gift – she can predict the weather. In Regency England, where her only accepted life path is marriage, this could be dangerous.
Out 10 November
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Have I Told You This Already?: Stories I Don’t Want To Forget To Remember by Lauren Graham
The beloved Gilmore Girls star has written a candid and entertaining essay collection about her entertainment career which promises all of the impeccable wit and humour we love and adore her for.
Out 15 November
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Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
The highly anticipated sequel to TikTok favourite Legendborn sees main character Bree using her new powers to help rescue the boy she loves. Expect a story full of fantasy, adventure, and literal black girl magic.
Out 8 November
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Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
This powerful and engaging story about a complex parent-child relationship follows the owner of a beekeeping business who has to deal with the aftermath of the brutal murder of her child’s lover.
Out 15 November
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The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk
In this festive spin on Groundhog Day, fed-up Gwen is forced to endure Christmas Day over and over again until she begins to make some unexpected discoveries about herself and the people around her.
Out 10 November
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Heart Of The Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan
Heart of the Sun Warrior continues the mesmerising fantasy Daughter of the Moon Goddess. The conclusion to the duology sees main character Xingyin set out on an adventure to unexplored lands as she battles forces threatening to destroy everything.
Out 10 November
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Lioness: My Journey To Glory by Beth Mead
Top scorer at the Women’s Euros, the talented Beth Mead opens up about the Lionesses’ incredible victory, and tells the story of her inspiring journey to the top.
Out 10 November
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Better Than Fiction by Alexa Martin
Book hater Drew never expected to inherit her grandmother’s old bookshop. As she prepares to host a signing for bestselling author Jasper, sparks fly between the unlikely pair. It looks like Jasper just might be the plot twist Drew never saw coming.
Out 8 November
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Hunting Time by Jeffery Deaver
In this compelling thriller, Allison Parker is being stalked by her ex-husband, Jon, and is on the run with her teenage daughter when Colter Shaw is hired by her boss to find and protect her.
Out 24 November
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1000 Coils Of Fear by Olivia Wenzel
Olivia Wenzel’s debut novel is an insightful deep dive into origins and belonging, the roles society tries to enforce on us, and the freedom and fear that comes with being the odd one out in the world.
Out 10 November
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The Light We Carry: Overcoming In Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama
The former US First Lady and author of Becoming returns with an inspirational book of personal insight and wisdom. With this book, Obama aims to illuminate the complexities of relationships, communities and identity.
Out 15 November
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A Restless Truth by Freya Marske
The follow up to dark academia favourite A Marvellous Light, A Restless Truth is a delightful combination of historical fiction, classic murder mystery and magical fantasy.
Out 10 November
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The World We Make by N. K. Jemisin
Following on from The City We Became, the final instalment of this duology finds New York City on the edge of disaster as a new candidate for mayor who pushes for gentrification and xenophobia gains power.
Out 3 November
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The Ones We Burn by Rebecca Mix
This stunning fantasy debut sees a witch fall for a human princess as a deadly magical plague rages all around them.
Out 8 November
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The Sh!te Before Christmas by Serena Terry
With one month to go before Christmas, a stressed mum desperately wants to pull off the perfect family Christmas. But with everything from badly behaved kids to a distracted husband, this may be a catastrophe waiting to happen.
Out 10 November
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Cruel Illusions by Margie Fuston
This dark young adult fantasy is about a girl who makes a deal with a magical secret society to enter a dangerous and possibly deadly competition with the hope of avenging her mother’s death.
Out 1 November
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The Man I Never Met by Elle Cook
Davey lives in Texas and Hannah lives in London. But when Davey gets a job in London, messaging turns to video calling and weeks later, Hannah is waiting for Davey at the airport. But he never arrives, and when Hannah finds out why, her world is turned upside down.
Out 24 November
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King Of Wrath by Ana Huang
This new steamy billionaire romance comes from the author of the TikTok beloved Twisted series. Billionaire CEO Dante never planned to marry – until he’s forced into an engagement with a woman he barely knows. But the two soon discover that they can’t help but fall for each other.
Out 29 November
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