It’s Friday, which means a lot of people are going to plop down after work and watch some TV. It’s a good day for it because November 21st is World Television Day. If you’re looking for something to watch this Friday, there are a lot of great television shows based on books. Slow Horses based on the Mick Herron books, Shōgun based on the James Clavell novel, and Station Eleven based on the book by Emily St. John Mandel are just a few examples of great novels that became great television shows. Of course, if you’re looking to read this Friday, we’ve got you covered there as well.
Avoiding the Merry Viscount by Christina Diane (Romancing the Ton Series)
Avoiding the Merry Viscount by Christina Diane tells the story of Elias Armstrong, Viscount Snowdon, a charming rake who hides old grief behind a life of pleasure and detachment. Determined to survive his sister’s Christmas house party without entanglements, he swears to avoid love and the matchmaking debutantes eager to claim his heart.
Miss Lydia Cary has learned the cost of misplaced trust and refuses to be fooled by another smooth-talking nobleman. Yet Elias’s wit and smoldering charm test her every resolve. As snow falls and mistletoe hangs above, attraction melts their defenses, and desire turns into something neither expected. When Elias glimpses the tenderness behind Lydia’s guarded heart, he begins to question the walls he built around his own. In a season meant for miracles, both may discover that love is the one temptation worth surrendering to.
The Sins by Matt Rogers (The King & Slater Jr. Series)
The Sins by Matt Rogers is the second book in the The King & Slater Jr. Series. Jason King Jr. continues his self-chosen path as a vigilante, leaving Miami for Atlanta after his violent debut in the underworld. When he meets a desperate mother named Jane, he agrees to help find her missing daughter, only to uncover a disturbing truth that pulls him into a far deadlier conflict. His search leads him deep into the Okefenokee Swamp, where a secretive militia prepares a catastrophic attack. With danger rising and no turning back, Junior must confront the brutal world he willingly stepped into and the darkness waiting within it.
Frost and Fire by Ana Ashley (Christmas at Hall Farm Series)
The Christmas at Hall Farm Series by Ana Ashley begins with Frost and Fire. A retired rock star returns to his family dairy farm in Vermont expecting peace but instead finds chaos delivered by his infuriatingly attractive neighbor, Taylen James. What begins as petty mischief involving unruly animals quickly turns into simmering tension neither can ignore. When a crisis threatens the town’s Christmas celebrations, the two must set aside their long-standing grudge and work together. As cooperation turns into undeniable attraction, he realizes that Taylen, once his best friend’s younger brother, may be the one person capable of undoing all his careful defenses.
The Boys by BL Maxwell
The Boys by BL Maxwell follows Syd Dufort, who escapes to Iceland after discovering his fiancé’s betrayal, hoping distance will ease the heartbreak. Instead, he arrives in the bleak winter darkness and immediately regrets his impulsive trip. At the airport he meets Caleb Mies, whose family owns the remote hotel where Syd will be staying. Caleb feels an unexpected pull toward Syd, even as his family prepares for a harsh annual tradition that tests moral character. Syd tries to keep his distance, but Caleb’s steady kindness makes it harder to ignore the growing connection between them.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for November 21st, 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.