The Best Paperbacks of November & December 2025

Readers get the chance to learn how “the industry” really works, as Jennette describes what it’s like as a child star, further fueling the narrative, of late, around how victimizing Hollywood can be. Jennette is direct, honest and hilarious, and despite it all, delivers an inspiring story of resilience and recovery.

The truly one-of-a-kind life story of Cher, told by the superstar herself, tracing from her humble origins to the remarkable heights she’s reached and everything in between. It’s honest, authentic and incredible.

This heartwarming tale invites readers to Mapleville, a make-believe town where Greta inexplicitly finds herself after her real world begins to unravel. Soon, she begins to question what it really means to have a perfect life.

This is a search for truth riddled with secrets and lies and a pulse-pounding and deliciously twisted mystery, all from the mind of the renowned Holly Jackson.

The bestselling author of Think Again and Originals explores how we can help others and ourselves grow past our supposed limits. This is yet another thought-provoking and wildly entertaining outing from a leading expert on the mysteries of human motivation.

As one of the most recognizable cultural icons, Britney Spears has been through it all, and here she steps out and reclaims her space and her voice with a deeply moving memoir that details her journey through fame and family and the endurance and perseverance required to keep going

Two unlikely wolf shifters learn that despite their constant avoidance, the two are more similar than they realize in this wild and steamy romance.

A dark hockey romance? You read that right. Packing on the suspense and enemies-to-lovers tension, this second installment of the Vipers series pulls Violet into a dangerous game of obsession.

A story of mothers and daughters and complex family mythologies where inheritance doesn’t always mean wealth.

Alice Feeney delivers a domestic thriller about an author who struggles to move on after the disappearance of his wife. Dark and gripping, this is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Tana French.

The only hope for humanity rests with Dr. Ryland Grace — if only he could remember his mission. Andy Weir, the bestselling author of The Martian, delivers another perfect science-based thriller with Project Hail Mary, a tale of impending catastrophe, survival and interstellar adventure.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louise Erdrich returns to the world of The Beet Queen in this profound story of the natural world, place and community, perfect for fans of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver and The Overstory by Richard Powers.

When we take a breath, we probably don’t think about the process behind the seemingly simple action. But what if we’ve been breathing wrong the whole time? James Nestor tackles this question in Breath, discussing how important is to breathe properly. By the end of Breath, you will see the process of breathing in a new light.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like being the only child of a legend, take it from Lisa Marie Presley in her own words. Alongside her own daughter, this is Lisa’s story, straight from the source.