Today is a very special day for readers and authors alike, as November 15th is I Love to Write Day. This Saturday is a time to celebrate the fact that we get to put our thoughts down on paper (or the computer) and have them all make sense. Of course, some of us are better at it than others, like today’s authors releasing new books.
Swords and Spells and Homicide by Patti Larsen (Fleming Family Cozy Mysteries Series)
The Fleming Family Cozy Mysteries Series continues with Swords and Spells and Homicide by Patti Larsen. Fee and her best friend Daisy’s relaxing visit to the White Valley Lodge turns into a mystery when a murder disrupts a live action role-playing event. Their friend and coworker, Kit Somersby, becomes entangled in the investigation, pulling the duo into a world where fantasy and reality collide.
The suspects, all committed LARPers, refuse to break character, insisting that only their in-game monarchs can order them to speak. With the local authorities running out of patience, Fee and Daisy must infiltrate the elaborate fantasy world, earn the king and queen’s trust, and uncover the killer before another body falls. Blending humor, adventure, and clever sleuthing, this cozy mystery proves that even in a world of swords and spells, real danger lurks behind the masks.
The Case of the Murderous Botanist by Daisy Landish (Lady Theodora Ashcombe Mysteries Series)
In The Case of the Murderous Botanist by Daisy Landish, Lady Theodora Ashcombe’s growing reputation as a consulting detective is tested when a famed botanist collapses mid-lecture, poisoned after drinking tea from a gracious hostess. His final words reference the Crimson Empress, a mythical orchid believed extinct and capable of transforming medicine itself. Drawn into a dangerous web of smugglers, spies, and secrets hidden within London’s grand conservatories, Theo, her cousin Bea, and investigator Jasper Welles must uncover the truth before the killers strike again. Amid deceit and desire, one false move could make Theo the next casualty of her own investigation.
Holidays At The Three Hounds Bakery by Julie Titterington (The Doxies & Donuts Mystery Series)
Holidays at The Three Hounds Bakery by Julie Titterington is a collection of festive stories and recipes set in The Doxies & Donuts Mystery Series. Mystery writer Willa Lattner and her three spirited dachshunds celebrate the season with a series of festive whodunits in the charming town of Humboldt Cove. From a chaotic Thanksgiving Turkey Trot to a Christmas mystery with heart, Willa’s knack for sleuthing turns every holiday into an adventure. Brimming with cozy charm, humor, and sweet bakery treats, this delightful collection of short stories captures the warmth of friendship, the joy of the holidays, and the irresistible magic of small-town life.
Thorn by Madisyn Carlin (The Redwyn Chronicles Series)
Thorn takes place between Arrow and Wolf in The Redwyn Chronicles serires by Madisyn Carlin. This novella is a Christian fantasy Beauty and the Beast retelling.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for November 15th, 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.