Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of November 23 – 29, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure!

NOVEMBER 24
Murder at Midwinter Farm by Helena Dixon (Historical Mystery 1930s)
Kitty Underhay is enjoying a crisp winter morning walk with her best friend, Alice, and her fiancé, Robert, who have recently bought the mysterious Midwinter Farm. The previous owner vanished one night, his dinner still on the table and the front door left wide open. But as work is carried out on the farm, a body is found in the grounds. How was the man murdered—and who is responsible? Format: Digital, Print

Game Over by Shelly Jones (Cozy Mystery)
It’s been two years since game store owner Wren Winters’ husband died in a mysterious road accident, and she finally feels ready to attend the industry’s biggest gathering. She’s a little spooked because the event was where her husband had sent her a final text claiming he’d discovered something unexpected, but Wren is determined to push aside her doubts, purchase new games for her store and have fun. Format: Digital, Print

NOVEMBER 25
Newlyweds Can Be Knocked Off by Amanda Flower (Cozy Mystery)
After years on her own, Millie has been busy adjusting to married life once again. Meanwhile, her best friend, Lois Henry, is still salty that Millie didn’t have a big wedding where she could get dressed up and be maid of honor. But there’s a way Millie can make it up to her: with a dreary January upon them, it’s the perfect time for a girls’ trip to the Amish community in sunny Pinecraft, Florida. Oft-divorced Lois is decidedly not Amish, but she thinks it will be a hoot. Format: Digital, Print, Audio

Gull & Bones by Sally Goldenbaum (Cozy Mystery)
Long-time resident Angus McPherron has a very special birthday coming up—his 100th! Known as the “old man of the sea” by Sea Harbor residents, he’s lived in town all his long life and has shared plenty of colorful tales of the area. Back in town to fill a much-needed nursing position at the free clinic, Charlie Chambers, Izzy Perry’s brother, is staying in one of the handful of cottages Angus owns. The yarn shop owner is thrilled he’s in town—though she’d like to know more about his mysterious roommate, Annie Smith. Still, she’s grateful that each morning Charlie checks Angus’s vitals and makes sure he takes his meds. Format: Digital, Print, Audio

Murder At The Scottish Games by Traci Hall (Cozy Mystery)
Paislee Shaw is no stranger to managing tricky tangles, but mid-August spins her world into more chaos than she ever could have imagined. Between her teenage son’s moody antics, friends making life-changing decisions, and the looming Nairn Highland Games, evenings with fellow crafters of the Knit and Sip crew are her one escape. But when she joins the games’ organizing committee, Paislee is instantly plunged into a whirlwind of clashing personalities and scandalous mishaps . . . Format: Digital, Print, Audio

Murder At Donwell Abbey by Vanessa Kelly (Historical Mystery)
Emma’s spirits are elevated after she and husband George Knightley host a joyful holiday celebration at the Hartfield estate. But it’s instantly a bitter January when her father makes an unexpected announcement—he and Miss Hetty Bates have decided to marry. Not only must Emma relinquish her role as mistress of the household, but also accept the reality that the excitable Miss Bates will become her stepmother . . . Format: Digital, Print, Audio

A Murder In The Making by Victoria Laurie (Cozy Mystery)
Dovey didn’t expect to fall in love after the age of 200, yet she can’t stop thinking about Grant “Gib” Barlow, the gorgeous FBI agent who helped her crack her last case. A romance with an unbound is obviously a terrible idea, but for Gib, it could be fatal—because Dovey’s employer, Elric Ostergaard, arguably the most powerful mystic in the world, also happens to be her longtime lover. Format: Digital, Print, Audio

Robert B. Parker’s Showdown by Mike Lupica (Private Investigator Mystery)
Vic Hale isn’t anyone’s idea of a father figure. He is one of the biggest – and loudest — podcasters in the nation and got there by spewing overheated rhetoric that’s reviled by some but loved by even more. His particular brand of “entertainment” is so successful, he’s about to sign the biggest contract in the history of online broadcasting. Vic’s riding high…until he gets a visit from Spenser, who specializes in bringing guys like Hale back down to Earth. Format: Digital, Print, Audio

Death and Dinuguan by Mia P. Manansala (Cozy Mystery)
Things are looking up for the Brew-ha Cafe, and Lila Macapagal can’t think of anything that could break the spell, especially with Valentine’s Day coming up—she can’t wait to celebrate with her boyfriend, Jae Park. Adding to the lovey-dovey atmosphere is Hana Lee, Shady Palms’s newest resident. She’s also Jae’s beloved cousin and chocolatier at Choco Noir, the latest addition to the town’s culinary offerings. Everything is coming into place for Hana, who left her old life in Minnesota behind to work at Choco Noir, owned by her best friend. Format: Digital, Print, Audio

Murder At Cottonwood Creek by Clara McKenna (Historical Mystery)
Led by his passion for paleontology, Lyndy’s father, Lord Atherly, has traveled all the way to Montana, to explore the fossil-rich horse ranch owned by Stella’s mother, Katherine, and her second husband, Ned Smith. Urged by Lady Atherly to look after her husband, Stella and Lyndy follow in his wake. Stella is excited to be reunited with her mother, and Lyndy is eager to experience the real “Wild West.” Both are equally thrilled to participate in a fossil dig. Format: Digital, Print, Audio

Vows and Villainy by Elizabeth Penney (Cozy Mystery)
It’s wedding season in Cambridge, and Molly Kimball is thrilled that it’s almost time for her best friend’s special day. With the help of her boyfriend Kieran Scott, she is determined to be the best maid of honor for Daisy and Tim. Daisy’s heart is set upon a Shakespeare-themed wedding to be held at Hazelhurst House, Kieran’s family’s home. The Scotts are also hosting a Shakespeare troupe for the summer, and the actors have kindly agreed to be part of the festivities. Format: Digital, Print

Murder Among the Stacks by Rosie A. Point (Cozy Mystery) *first book in a new series*
Abby Jones has it all figured out: moving to Cranberry Creek will give her the fresh start she needs. From opening her brand-new bookstore on Main Street to learning to love her busybody landlady, Myrna, to spending her time on her favorite cozy hobby (word searches!), Abby has her hands full. But when a famous author is mysteriously murdered at her bookstore’s opening event, her new future is at stake. It’s up to Abby, with the help of some new friends, to solve the case. Puzzles by Charles Timmerman Format: Print, Audio

NOVEMBER 27
Heartbreak and Hexes by Carmen Radtke (Paranormal Cozy Mystery)
Bex Merriweather is happy settling into both her newly single life and the job of mastering witchcraft in midlife. While the rest of Willowmere goes starry-eyed over the return of famed matchmaker Valentina Swann, who’s planning to join the two hearts of her 500th couple in front of cameras, Bex is intent on staying out of it. Format: Digital, Print

NOVEMBER 28
The Heist Before Christmas by Katherine H. Brown (Cozy Mystery)
It’s almost Christmas in Seashell Bay, spirits are bright, desserts are delicious, and Gladys is masterminding another plan as usual. This time, she wants to throw a masquerade ball benefiting Pretty Pretty Pine Tress, the Christmas tree farm devastated by fire. But as it turns out, while most of the town are committed to playing there part as good Samaritan to help the neighboring farm, someone is showing up in the role of thief. Format: Digital, Print

NOVEMBER 29
Chocolate Mud Murder by Rosie A. Point (Cozy Mystery)
Charlie Mission, ex-spy turned fixer, thought the biggest drama she’d face this week was watching Gamma flirt over potluck casseroles. Then a professional whistler drops dead mid-performance—right after eating a slice of Gamma’s new beau’s chocolate mud cake. Format: Digital, Print

Note: in some cases, print releases for digital titles will be forthcoming.