Houseplant Appreciation Day takes place each January 10th, and we will be celebrating. The best thing about a houseplant is just how quiet they are. No barking, no whining, they just sit quietly in the corner. That’s the perfect accessory for a lazy Saturday of reading. We celebrate houseplants and the authors releasing new books today.
Lily of the Shadows by M.L. Bullock (Dreamwalker Series)
Life at Seven Sisters has never returned to normal for Lily Stuart after her encounter with an ancient evil. Though the cursed hymnal is buried, its power still whispers beneath the house, and the magic awakened inside Lily remains wild and unexplained. With her aunt’s abilities fading and guidance slipping away, Lily finds herself more alone than ever, struggling to understand the dangerous force growing within her.
Seeking escape, Lily soon learns that darkness does not stay confined to haunted houses or relics of the past. It follows her into everyday life, feeding on fear and turning ordinary worries into something far more sinister. As the shadows close in, Lily realizes this battle is hers alone to fight. In Lily of the Shadows by M.L. Bullock, she must learn to master her power before it consumes her, because the darkness knows her name and will not stop until it claims a soul.
The York Minster Killings by Wes Markin (The Yorkshire Murders Series)
With his daughter’s life at risk, Graham Blanks spirals into violence as desperation turns into a deadly spree across York. Each failure pushes him further, leaving a trail of victims in his wake. DI Paul Riddick, still recovering from illness and haunted by his own past, races to stop him before more lives are lost. Set beneath the looming presence of the cathedral, The York Minster Killings by Wes Markin is a tense crime thriller about desperation, restraint, and the cost of running out of time.
The Madeira Mermaid Mystery by Lynn Joseph (Mermaid Bay Wine Mystery Series)
A mysterious wine bottle draws Noelle and Finn from Florida to the island of Madeira, where a haunting mermaid painting, a vanished artist, and centuries old secrets collide. What begins as a romantic trip turns dangerous as they uncover a forbidden love story tied to lost wine shipments and a hidden cellar. With Cabby the cat helping charm clues loose, the truth proves deadly. The Madeira Mermaid Mystery by Lynn Joseph is a cozy international whodunit where history, legend, and murder intertwine in a breathtaking setting.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for January 10th, 2026
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.