It’s Friday night, and today is a great day to dress up as the evil Krampus and chase children through the streets. That’s if you live in Germany or other participating nations, of course, because December 5th is Krampusnacht. This holiday has grown in popularity in other parts of the world recently, but we’re not quite to the point where we can chase children through the streets. It’s best just to stay in and check out today’s new books.
The Haunting of Grosvenor House by Michael Poeltl
The Haunting of Grosvenor House by Michael Poeltl weaves together the lives of four people drawn to a home filled with lingering grief and restless spirits. Jessie, a withdrawn psychology student, believes silence holds scientific answers, but his research stirs up a long-buried case that refuses to stay hidden. Sandi, a medium ready to leave her work behind, is pulled back into the supernatural when her nephew calls her to the unsettling house on Grosvenor Avenue.
Rob, recently divorced and struggling to stay afloat, rents out a room to Aileen, a newcomer seeking a new life. Strange noises, shifting objects, and whispered voices soon reveal that the house carries a painful secret. Aileen begins to sense a spirit that will not be silenced, one tied to a tragedy the house has guarded for decades. As all four lives converge, they must confront the truth buried within its walls before the past destroys them.
Malik's Law by C.B. Frey
Malik’s Law by C.B. Frey follows Malik Faris, a man hardened by thirteen years in prison who clings to a single mission to find the woman he once sacrificed everything for. His resolve falters when he meets Isla Knight, the fierce lawyer determined to defend him. Isla knows Malik is dangerous, yet she cannot ignore the pull between them or the way he seems tied to her own fractured memories. As she follows him into the world of London’s powerful elite, hidden truths and buried trauma rise to the surface, forcing them both to confront a past that could destroy them.
Avery by Evie Riley (Billionaire Bad Boys & Blue Collar Men Series)
Avery is the first book in the Billionaire Bad Boys & Blue Collar Men Series by Evie Riley. The book follows Avery McAllister as he returns to Ellington Heights after his father’s death and finds himself face to face with Brandon Carmichael, the childhood best friend he left behind. Brandon is no longer the boy Avery remembers, and their unexpected chemistry forces Avery to confront desires he never acknowledged. While managing his father’s estate, Avery is drawn toward a life he never imagined, yet the city still calls to him. Brandon’s feelings are real, and if Avery runs again, the damage may be permanent for both of them.
Whispers Through the Wall by Bret Kissinger
Whispers Through the Wall by Bret Kissinger follows Lieselotte and Wolfgang, childhood pen pals who reconnect in West Berlin in 1961 and quickly fall in love despite the political tension surrounding them. She lives in the West under constant surveillance, while he struggles with life in East Berlin under the Stasi. Their growing romance becomes a quiet act of defiance. When the Berlin Wall goes up overnight, they are violently separated. Wolfgang begins planning a dangerous escape, and both must navigate rising suspicion and deadly risks as they fight for a chance to reunite.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for December 5th, 2025
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vince is the Entertainment Editor at Book Notification. His first book was Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss, and his passion for reading took off from there. He'll read just about anything, but can usually be found re-reading his favorite Pynchon novels and Seattle Mariners box scores.