10 books for December: Joe Wicks, self-help and creepy thrillers... 

A lot of the big titles were released earlier to catch the Christmas market, but there are still plenty of new books being published in the coming weeks 
10 books for December: Joe Wicks, self-help and creepy thrillers... 

Some of Denise O'Donoghue's book selections for the month of December

Pinch of Nom Express: Fast, Delicious Food by Kate and Kay Allinson (December 7): 100 easy recipes designed to fit around busy everyday life, from satisfying breakfasts and tasty fakeaways to big one-dish roasts and indulgent puddings.

Where He Can't Find You, by Darcy Coates (December 7): Abby Ward lives in a town where people vanish and when they're found, their bodies have been dismembered and sewn back together. But is it the work of a human killer or something far darker?

How Not to Age, by Michael Greger (December 7): Physician and nutritionist Dr Michael Greger breaks down the science of ageing and chronic illness and explains how to help avoid the diseases most commonly encountered in our lives.

The Escape, by Ruth Kelly
The Escape, by Ruth Kelly

The Escape, by Ruth Kelly (December 7): An electrifying thriller of influencers, secrets and lies set in a grand mansion in rural France.

Gold, by Raven Kennedy (December 7): Now ensconced in the land of the fae, Auren risks falling captive once again in the fifth instalment of the Plated Prisoner series.

The Greatest Manifestation Book (Is the One Written By You), by Vex King (December 7): A daily journal to help you understand what manifestation is, how to set intentions and goals, practice daily gratitude, and more.

Heartstopper: Volume Five
Heartstopper: Volume Five

Heartstopper: Volume Five, by Alice Oseman (December 7): The fifth installment of the Heartstopper series, which follows Nick and Charlie's lives, and details life, love, and everything in between.

Joe Wicks
Joe Wicks

Feel Good in 15, by Joe Wicks (December 7): Joe Wicks shares recipes, workouts and life hacks he says could change your life in just 15 minutes.

This Book May Save Your Life, by Dr Karan Rajan
This Book May Save Your Life, by Dr Karan Rajan

This Book May Save Your Life, by Dr Karan Rajan (December 28): A myth-busting survival guide to the human body from TikTok's favourite surgeon explaining the weird and wonderful bodily functions that keep us alive.

How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time), by Ed Winters (December 28): A book to help vegetarians and vegans remain cool and calm in any debate, breaking down every argument against veganism and providing readers with impressive rebuttals.

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