I know Thanksgiving hasn’t even happened yet, but my brain is already planning December books.
December always feels like the month where time speeds up and slows down at the exact same time. I start the month with a stack of books and the ambition of a reader who thinks she has three extra weeks magically hidden somewhere. And yet—some of my books are absolutely coming with me into the new year, tucked under my arm like emotional support paperbacks.
This year is no different, and honestly, I’m here for it.
Books Following Me Into 2025
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Re-Read + Buddy Read)
I’m jumping back into Fourth Wing because apparently I have a weird hobby of signing up for emotional wreckage… on repeat. But this time I’ve recruited backup! After months of gentle harassment, my friend—who knows absolutely nothing about the series—finally agreed to read it with me. We’re starting at book one and continuing the series together, a perfectly tiny book club of two people who cry over fictional dragons.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (Finally Tackling a 2023 TBR Holdout)
Lessons in Chemistry has been glaring at me from my TBR since 2023, giving me that patented “you know you should read me” side-eye only books can pull off. It’s also my final pick for 2025 in my IRL book club, so this is it—no more procrastinating, no more excuses. I’ve seen clips from the show, and let’s be honest: I’m going to ugly-cry, probably in public. But Elizabeth Zott… I’m ready for you anyway.
Festive Reads to Close Out the Year
The Holiday Mixtape by Liberty Stowe
Because what is December without at least one cozy, wholesome, slightly predictably adorable holiday story? This is giving “Hallmark movie in book form,” and I am absolutely here for it.
The Nightmare Before Kissmas: A Royals and Romance Novel by Sara Raasch
Balancing the sweetness with holiday chaos, romance, and a little campy fun. It feels like exactly the right vibe to close out the year with something festive and ridiculous—in the best way.
So that’s the December stack: comfort, chaos, overdue reads, and a few stories I’ll be proudly carrying into 2025. Whether I finish them before New Year’s or they sneak into January with me, they’re all keeping me company through the final stretch of the year.
One thing I really love about this month’s reading lineup? Every single book except Lessons in Chemistry is on Kindle Unlimited.
It makes diving into holiday reads and starting new series so easy (and so much kinder on my wallet). December is chaotic enough—my book budget doesn’t need to be.
Here’s to cozy reading nights, new stories, and finishing the year at whatever pace feels right.
Happy reading💛📖
