December Celebrity Book Club Picks Are Here!
By Sherri Puzey
The year is winding down but there’s no shortage of incredible books to read! Whether you’re looking for a holiday rom-com, an inspirational collection of poetry and prose, or a thriller to keep you turning the pages late into the night, we’ve got you covered with all the buzziest books this month.
We’re also over the moon to share that a Zibby Books title, The Last Love Note by Emma Grey, is the Target Book Club Pick for December! Keep reading to see all the great new books out this month, and if you don’t yet have a subscription to Book of the Month, sign up here!
Read with Jenna: We Must Not Think of Ourselves by Lauren Grodstein
Inspired by a true story of a Jewish archivist who recorded the stories of Jews living in World War II’s Warsaw Ghetto, this timely novel is a story of love, resilience, and hope in the darkest moments.
Reese’s Book Club: Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman
Looking for an escape from the winter doldrums? A summer vacation in Greece doesn’t end how anyone planned when only two of three best friends return home. A decade later the surviving two friends cross paths again, desperate to shake off their dark past. Listen to Zibby’s interview with Ella here!
GMA Book Club: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
This historical mystery is based on the life and diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who demanded justice for women and transformed the lives of so many in her community.
Indie Next: The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
This is the much-anticipated second novel starring beloved protagonist Molly Gray and the cast of characters at the Regency Grand Hotel. Read our interview with Nita Prose here!
Read with Marie Claire: Alice Sadie Celine by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
Exploring the inner lives of three women over decades, this sexy debut centers around a woman who has an affair with her daughter’s best friend.
Target Book Club: The Last Love Note by Emma Grey
Zibby Books author alert!! Get ready to laugh and cry while reading this heartwarming, second chance love story set on the coast of Australia. Listen to Zibby’s podcast with Emma here!
Zibby’s Book Club: Remember Love by Cleo Wade
From the New York Times bestselling author of Heart Talk comes a collection of prose and poetry that reminds us of the importance of loving ourselves even when we’re feeling lost. Join Zibby’s Book Club here!
Book of the Month Picks
The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan
Told from four different perspectives, this sweeping novel tells the story of a Malayan mother who becomes an unlikely spy during World War II—and what that means for her family and her community.
The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen
This reimagining of The Nutcracker features twin sisters who, distanced by envy and magic, are pitted against each another one Christmas Eve.
A Winter In New York by Josie Silver
The holiday rom-com you’ve been waiting! Set in New York City, it features a family recipe, a chance to start over, and plenty of secrets. Be sure to check out Josie’s list of favorite books here!
No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall
Small-town secrets, a house with a dark past, and a trio of sisters feature in this twisty novel. When Emma, estranged from her other two sisters, revisits their childhood home—and their parents’ murders—this psychological thriller really heats up.
Tomb Sweeping by Alexandra Chang
In this short story collection about community, loyalties, technology, and our connections to one another, Chang immerses readers in the lives of immigrant families in the US and Asia.