New Book Releases Today: November 18th, 2025

It’s Big Release Tuesday! Every week, we celebrate the windfall of books landing across every genre – and today also gives us an extra reason to cheer, with birthdays for literary icons Margaret Atwood and Frances Fyfield.

More than 185 new books are hitting shelves this Tuesday, and we’re highlighting three standout standalone novels from Ayana Gray, Kate Goldbeck, and Sophie Cousens. Each has been named an Amazon Editor’s Pick, but the real question is: will one of them become your next favorite? Let’s take a look!

I, Medusa by Ayana Gray
I, Medusa was named an Amazon Editor’s Pick in the Best Literature & Fiction category. In this bold reimagining, New York Times bestselling author Ayana Gray turns the classic villain origin story on its head, offering a fresh and powerful take on one of Greek mythology’s most unforgettable figures – Medusa herself.

Meddy finally gets a chance to leave her family’s island and find purpose as a priestess of Athena, only to have her future ripped away when Poseidon’s attention leads to a cruel punishment she doesn’t deserve. With her hair turned to snakes and her old life gone, she rises again as Medusa – a survivor determined to claim her own story.

And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens
New York Times bestselling author Sophie Cousens’ latest novel, And Then There Was You, earned an Amazon Editor’s Pick for Best Romance and was also named one of Swoooon’s Best New Romances of November 2025. This romantic comedy has drawn glowing praise – B.K. Borison calls it “sharp, delicious, romantic,” Meg Shaffer hails it as “funny, tender, and with a lovable and oh-so-human heroine,” and Kirsty Greenwood deems it “absolutely fantastic.”

Chloe hates the idea of showing up to her college reunion stuck in a dead-end job and still living at home, so she hires Rob – a too-perfect match from a strange dating service – to help her save face. But as the night unfolds and old feelings resurface, she starts to wonder if the life she dreamed of – and the people she left behind – might not be what she truly wants after all.

Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck
Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck is another standout Amazon Editor’s Pick for Best Romance. If you love tropes like steamy age-gap tension, neighbors-to-lovers chemistry, late coming-of-age journeys, and swoony single dads, this one belongs on your TBR. And according to Ali Hazelwood, “Kate Goldbeck is in a class by herself – no one does it as beautifully!”

Chloe hates the idea of showing up to her college reunion stuck in a dead-end job and still living at home, so she hires Rob – a too-perfect match from a strange dating service – to help her save face. But as the night unfolds and old feelings resurface, she starts to wonder if the life she dreamed of – and the people she left behind – might not be what she truly wants after all.

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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