It’s Big Release Tuesday – albeit a lighter edition thanks to the holiday season. Speaking of holidays, today marks Festivus! Fun fact: Festivus wasn’t just a sitcom invention. It began as a real tradition created by Daniel O’Keefe, born from family tension and ritualized into the now‑famous “airing of grievances.” His son, Dan O’Keefe, later transformed it into a Seinfeld storyline, cementing its place in pop‑culture history.
So, while today’s quantity of books may not qualify as a Festivus “feat of strength,” we still have more than 55 new titles hitting shelves just in time for the holidays. Let’s take a look!
The Hindenburg Spy by L.A. Chandlar (Lane Sanders Mystery Series)
The latest novel from L.A. Chandlar is The Hindenburg Spy – the fourth installment in the “Lane Sanders Mystery” series. Set in 1937, it’s a richly detailed historical mystery that follows an amateur sleuth as she delves into the intrigue surrounding the Hindenburg disaster. A great fit for readers who enjoy the atmospheric charm of Rhys Bowen or the sharp, espionage‑tinged storytelling of Susan Elia MacNeal.
In 1937 New York, Lane Sanders uncovers a plot tied to her longtime enemy that could bring down the Hindenburg and change history. Forced aboard the airship itself, she races through a dangerous game of deception to stop a disaster before it ignites something far worse.
Chasing Kensie by Drew Taylor
From author Drew Taylor comes a standalone Christian contemporary romance set in the heart of an Alaskan winter. Chasing Kensie follows two clashing teachers whose forced partnership slowly thaws into something deeper, blending enemies‑to‑lovers tension, quiet longing, and a gentle redemption arc.
Kensington Smith comes to Alaska for a fresh start and clashes with Nicolas Lancaster, the teasing P.E. teacher who seems determined to get under her skin. When they’re forced to work together, their sharp banter gives way to understanding, and both begin to see how much they have in common beneath their defenses.
Freak by Audrey Rush
Freak is a standalone erotic horror novel from author Audrey Rush, newly expanded from its original release as Exposed with additional chapters and deeper character exploration. Blending psychological tension with dark, unsettling themes, it pushes into graphic territory, so readers should approach with discretion.
Dr. Ambrose has been watching Violet for a long time, convinced he understands her fears and desires better than she does herself. When she enters his care seeking revenge for her mother’s death, their dangerous connection pulls them into a twisted battle over control, truth, and identity.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for December 23rd, 2025
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Based near Toronto, Brandon is a news writer and Book Specialist for Book Notification who covers the world of books, maintains author pages, writes a variety of content, and is an avid reader of non-fiction and biographies.