Carl Sagan was born on November 9th, 1934, and each year we celebrate his legacy on Carl Sagan Day. This Sunday is a reminder to be more curious about the world around and beyond us. Sagan’s contributions are felt beyond science and into the world of fiction. We celebrate Carl today, as well as all the authors releasing books today.
One Little Mistake by Miranda Rijks
One Little Mistake by Miranda Rijks follows Kate, a woman whose picture-perfect life unravels after a thoughtless act goes public. What started as a private spreadsheet ranking her four best friends was meant to be harmless, but when it leaks online, her reputation and relationships collapse. Invitations vanish, her business fails, and her marriage begins to crumble under the weight of betrayal and gossip.
As the backlash grows, Kate realizes someone from her inner circle wants revenge. Anonymous threats appear, her son becomes mysteriously ill, and danger closes in from every side. Desperate to protect her family and uncover the truth, Kate learns that one careless decision can destroy everything she loves. In this tense psychological thriller, friendship turns toxic, secrets become weapons, and survival comes at the highest cost.
Sergeant O' by Tess Summers (Wounded Heroes Series)
In Sergeant O’ by USA Today bestselling author Tess Summers, ER nurse Jade Beaumont has no tolerance for arrogant cops, least of all Sergeant Brian O’Shaughnessy, whose charm and stubbornness infuriate her. When he’s injured saving her sister, Jade becomes his reluctant nurse, and their constant clashes spark undeniable chemistry. As sharp words give way to passion, a leaked photo exposes their secret, threatening Jade’s career and Brian’s integrity. With gossip spreading and their futures on the line, they must decide if their connection is just a dangerous distraction or the kind of love worth breaking every rule for.
Baubles and Silk by M.L. Eaden (Tinsel and Tentacles Series)
Baubles and Silk by M.L. Eaden is part of the Tinsel and Tentacles Series. Princess Daracha, daughter of the Kraken, is thrust from her magical realm into a version of London where enchantment no longer exists. Struggling to survive in a strange new world, she encounters human versions of the partners she once knew and vows to stay out of their lives. But when she risks everything to stop a mugging, her path collides with theirs once more. Faced with an impossible choice, Daracha must decide whether to fight her way back home or embrace the unexpected destiny awaiting her in this magicless world.
Killer of the Bells by Zile Elliven (A Really Gay Villain Christmas Series)
A Really Gay Villain Christmas Series continues with Killer of the Bells by Zile Elliven. Echo survives trauma by stalking dangerous people until one of them is murdered and his would-be killer becomes the prime suspect. Vale is a brilliant, violent man whose appetite for killing is matched only by his love of science. When Echo demands Vale finish the job he interrupted, an odd arrangement forms. Vale moves in, protects Echo, and skulks between murder and mercy. Both men keep each other alive while testing the limits of trust, obsession, and survival. As mysteries deepen, their uneasy alliance may be the only thing standing between them and true danger.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for November 9th, 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.