36 Insanely Brilliant New Book Releases Coming Soon | Christmas Edition
This article is all about new book releases coming soon: Christmas edition.
It’s almost that time of year again, when all the shops skip straight to putting out their christmas decor, even though Autumn is barely here.
Don’t you just hate that? Anyway, here’s a list of new books for Christmas that are to be released in 2026.
Well, at least i’m giving you some time to save up your pocket money, so you can head straight to the bookshops in time to not miss these. If there is one thing i’ve learned this year- and if you are a part of my newsletter you know this too- but reading seasonally is literally key to enjoying your reading life to the max.
And this is something i’m really trying to get better at.
So, I have taken it upon myself to find out everything that’s happening in the world of bookish releases, so I can be ready when the seasons shift.
Keep reading to find out all about these hot new book releases coming soon: Christmas edition.
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1. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder by Ally Carter
Expected publication 13 Oct 2026
2. A Very Merry Detour by Court Behr
Expected publication 13 Oct 2026
3. The Twelve Loves of Christmas by Alexandria Bellefleur, Elise Bryant, Olivia Dade, Alexis Daria, Sarah Hogle, Zakiya N. Jamal, Rebecca Jenshak, Jessica Joyce, Susan Lee, Joss Richard, M. A. Wardell & Rebekah Weatherspoon
Expected publication 8 Oct 2026
4. The Little Shop of Merry and Bright by Jenny Bayliss
Expected publication 22 Oct 2026
5. Now That We Don’t Talk by Rachel Pologe
Expected publication 20 Oct 2026
6. The Tinsel Twist by Rosie J. Potter
Expected publication 2026
7. Faking Seasons Bright by K.M. Gillis
Expected publication 14 Oct 2026
8. Christmas Staycation by Meghan Quinn
Expected publication 20 Oct 2026
9. Mistletoe All the Way by Lauren Blakely
Expected publication 6 Oct 2026
10. The Holiday House Swap by Lauren Appelbaum
Expected publication 20 Oct 2026
11. The Christmas Getaway by Debbie Mason
Expected publication 13 Oct 2026
12. Christmas Valley by Maisey Yates
Expected publication 29 Sept 2026
13. The Naughty List Agreement by Kathy Garbera
Expected publication 8 Oct 2026
14. Chasing Kaylee Kringle by Codi Hall
Expected publication 29 Sept 2026
15. The Santa Claus Con by Lauren Kung Jessen
Expected publication 27 Oct 2026
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16. Have Yourself a Merry Little Meltdown by Sheila Roberts
Expected publication 13 Oct 2026
17. Cozy Little Christmas by RaeAnne Thayne
Expected publication 6 Oct 2026
18. New Beginnings for Christmas by Sally Page
Expected publication 5 Nov 2026
19. The Cornish Christmas Book Club by Angela Britnell
Expected publication 2026
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Christmas / Holiday Escapes
20. Christmas at The Ritz by Julie Caplin
Expected publication 5 Nov 2026
21. Christmas at the Little Cornish Bakery by Jennifer Bibby
Expected publication 2026
22. The Christmas House by Erin Napier
Expected publication 6 Oct 2026
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23. Are You Staying, Mandy Boyle? by Melanie Moore
Expected publication 3 Nov 2026
24. Eight Ways to Say I Love You by Amanda Elliot
Expected publication 27 Oct 2026
25. Snow This Is Love by Christina Lauren, Jasmine Guillory, Jesse Q. Sutanto, Julie Murphy & Zoraida Córdova
Expected publication 13 Oct 2026
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Advent Christmas Books
26. 25 Dates of Christmas by Kathryn Freeman
Expected publication 19 Nov 2026 in the UK
Christmas Mystery Books
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27. Christmas Crimes at the Mysterious Bookshop by Otto Penzler
Expected publication 5 Nov 2026
28. Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Murders by Stuart Douglas
Expected publication 3 Nov 2026
29. A Christmas Guide to Family and Murder by Dianne Freeman
Expected publication 29 Sept 2026
30. Golden Age Christmas Mysteries by Otto Penzler
Expected publication 2026
31. Bah Bloody Humbug by Jo Middleton
Expected publication 22 Oct 2026
32. Murder Under the Mistletoe by C. J. Archer
Expected publication 1 Dec 2026
33. A Christmas of Chaos by Victoria Tait
Expected publication 1 Dec 2026
34. The Candy Cane Island Caper by Camille Cabrera
Expected publication 3 Dec 2026
35. The Christmas Magpie by Mark Edwards
The UK paperback is releasing 5 Nov 2026, the ebook/hardback were originally released in 2025.
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Winter Horror Books
36. Christmas Horror Short Stories by Flame Tree Studio
Released September 2026.
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