New Book Releases Today: December 2nd, 2025

It’s Big Release Tuesday! December 2nd, 2025 brings not only a flurry of new books but also a celebration of our four-legged friends. Did you know National Mutt Day happens twice a year – today and again on July 31st? It’s the perfect occasion to honor mixed-breed dogs, and if you’ve got room in your heart (and home), consider adopting one.

As December kicks off, the publishing world is delivering a true blizzard of stories – 215 new releases today alone! Don’t worry, this storm is all books, not snow, which is definitely the better kind of avalanche. So grab a cozy spot, maybe a pup by your side, and let’s dive into what’s new!

Persephone's Curse by Katrina Leno
Amazon has named Katrina Leno‘s latest novel Persephone’s Curse a #1 New Release! This standalone YA urban fantasy is described as a mix of The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert meets Laini Taylor, weaving together themes of sisterhood, ghosts, and old family curses. Jennifer Niven says, “Enchanting and irresistible, this book is pure magic!”

The Farthing sisters have grown up hearing they’re descended from Persephone, a tale that feels a little more real thanks to the gentle ghost living in their attic. But when love, loss, and a trip to the Underworld pull them into danger, they must uncover the truth about their magic – and fight to save Henry, their world, and each other.

The Mating Game by Lana Ferguson
USA Today bestselling author Lana Ferguson returns with a spicy standalone rom-com, The Mating Game. This feel-good novel follows two wolf shifters who discover that no matter how hard they fight their instincts, the love they’re reluctant to embrace proves utterly irresistible.

Tess Covington learns she’s a late-blooming omega wolf shifter just as she takes on a high-stakes renovation job, forcing her to avoid alphas at all costs. But when her work brings her face-to-face with Hunter Barrett – a rule-bound alpha with a bruised heart – their plan to keep their distance turns into something much harder to walk away from.

The Obsession by Natasha Preston
Paste Magazine says, “Few authors … can do YA thrillers as well as Natasha Preston,” and with both New York Times and USA Today bestseller status to her name, she proves it. Her latest pulse-pounding standalone novel, The Obsession, is a searing story of social media, secrets, and survival.

Connie has grown up in the glare of her mother’s vlog, with every part of her life picked apart by strangers online. When girls who look like her start turning up dead, she realizes someone isn’t just watching her – they may be coming for her next.

Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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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.

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