The festive season is looking brighter for book lovers, with publishers releasing a sleigh-full of captivating new titles perfect for cosying up with this winter. For 2025, a selection of heartwarming romances, witty mysteries, and innovative formats are set to define your holiday reading.
Unwrap a World of Festive Fiction
This year's offerings provide the perfect literary escape from the seasonal hustle. Whether you're seeking a feel-good love story or a darkly comedic tale, there is a new release with your name on it. These six standout books promise to deliver the magic of Christmas directly to your bookshelf.
Romance and Family Secrets
For those who adore a good love story, Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace offers a delightful enemies-to-lovers plot. The story follows Clara, who arrives in a small town with a business proposal, only to face immediate resistance from Jack, who recognises her from their past.
Sarah Morgan, a beloved name in festive fiction, returns with All Together For Christmas. This novel promises all the warm feelings her readers expect, wrapped around a narrative of big family secrets revealed during the Christmas holidays. The tension between familial duty and personal truth will keep you turning the pages.
If you prefer your romance with a side of laughter, Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn is the book for you. Described as a light-hearted and flirty romance, it channels a Home Alone sense of humour but with a generous heart, making it ideal for reading under a blanket with a warm drink.
Mystery, Ghosts, and Advent Innovation
Readers looking for something beyond traditional romance have compelling options. 12 Ways to Kill Your Family at Christmas by Natasha Bache is a smart and twisted festive novel. As the title boldly suggests, it's far from a typical cosy read, but its clever and fun approach is sure to provoke chuckles.
In Good Spirits by B. K. Borison, the author of New York Times bestsellers presents a unique ghost story. The plot involves the ghost of Christmas past and a woman who hasn't done anything wrong, exploring what happens when these two are unexpectedly forced together. Early indications suggest this departure from the author's usual style is a resounding success.
Finally, A Heart for Christmas: An Advent Novel by Sophie Jomain reinvents the reading experience. This book is structured as a literal advent calendar, where you must rip open each new chapter in the days leading up to December 25th. It’s a festive countdown that promises to be more exciting than chocolate, making every morning a new literary surprise.
With this diverse and high-quality selection of Christmas books for 2025, finding your next favourite festive read has never been easier. These titles are perfect for gifting or for treating yourself to a quiet moment of holiday cheer.
