The New York Times • 11/26/2025 • Last cited 11/26/2025

The New York Times highlights 15 new books to read in December, featuring novels by Olga Tokarczuk and Kamilah Cole, as well as nonfiction works by John Darnielle and Olivia Nuzzi. The list includes a Booker Prize finalist among the selections.
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