10 books for December: From self-help and food to fantasy novels 

Joe Wicks and Cassandra Clare are among the authors publishing new books this month 
10 books for December: From self-help and food to fantasy novels 

Joe Wicks & Cassandra Clare are among our December book picks

Crowntide, by Alex Aster (December 2) 

The fourth fantasy novel in the bestselling Lightlark Saga. In the face of her most powerful enemy yet, will Isla Crown be able to reconcile her past in order to carve a future of her own making?

Manifest the Life you Love, by Carolyn Boyes (December 4) 

What if the key to the life you want isn’t wishing harder, but telling a better story? Carolyn Boyes promises to help you craft your story and claim the life that’s waiting for you.

Better in Black, by Cassandra Clare (December 4) 

Fans of the international bestselling The Shadowhunters series and Netflix adaptation will enjoy this collection of 10 new stories from across the world of The Shadowhunters, which allows the reader to relive the love stories that started it all.

The Purpose Habit, by Hannah Miller (December 4) 

Speaker and coach Hannah Miller shares an easy-to-action eight-step roadmap designed to demystify the elusive search for meaning and make it something well within reach.

Protein in 15, by Joe Wicks (December 4) 

Quick,  protein-packed and unprocessed recipes for the whole family from The Body Coach. Dishes include spicy chicken burgers, banging steak burritos, meat-free bolognese and creamy chicken harissa pasta.

The Faces and Places of Oz, by Dey Street Books (December 4)

From Shiz to the Ozdust Ballroom, readers will encounter and learn more about the characters they have come to love in the epic movie musical, Wicked.

Children of Fallen Gods, by Carissa Broadbent (December 9) 

The second entry in the War of Lost Hearts fantasy trilogy. As Tisaanah and Max become ensnared in a web of ancient magic and twisted secrets, one question remains: what are they willing to sacrifice for victory, for power and for love?

Tailored Realities, by Brandon Sanderson (December 9) 

Spanning fantasy and science fiction, this collection features stories from beyond Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe, including the never-before-seen novella 'Moment Zero', plus some stories that were never before available in print.

Quick Wins, by Ella Mills (December 18) 

A guide to making healthy eating effortless, helping you cut down on ultra-processed foods, enjoy 30 or more different plants each week, and bring fresh, nourishing meals to your table without the stress.

We Who Will Die, by Stacia Stark (December 18) 

A slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by merciless vampires. In exchange for her brother’s life, Arvelle must enter a deadly competition where the winners are chosen for the emperor’s elite guard. She has no choice but to ally with the man who once betrayed her.

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