The final month of the year has arrived with a clear mission for readers: to meet, or perhaps exceed, the 2025 books read goal. Capitals I have prepared a selection of works that promise to help when choosing the latest reads or for those who need good gift suggestions for the end of the year.
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Check out our selection this month:
Back to Matthew (Blue Library)
“Return to Cuando” is a poignant portrait of a family torn apart by the collapse of Venezuela and, at the same time, the universal realities of those forced to leave – and those who, even far away, never fail to return.
The novel is more than just powerful fiction, it reflects the reality of millions of Venezuelans who, in the face of an unprecedented political and humanitarian crisis, have been forced to abandon their homes, their tranquility, and, often, their children.
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Hardcover: Elfie: A Sinister Story by Gregory Maguire (DarkSide Books)
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Book cover of The Heart of Winter (The Wheel of Time – Volume 9), by Robert Jordan (Intrinsica Edition)
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The Adventures of Karai Tokumbo – Water Spirit, by Dajjua Tokumbo
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I Want to Be Cassia Eller, by Tom Cardoso (edited by HarperCollins)
The biography reconstructs the path of one of the most prominent voices in Brazilian music, from his childhood in Rio and Belo Horizonte to national stardom. With testimonies from family, friends and associates, the book reveals behind-the-scenes accounts of her career, key relationships in the singer’s life and emblematic episodes of theatre, creating an intense and emotional portrait of Cassia Eller and the impact she had on the country’s music and culture.
If not me, who will make you happy? -Special edition (parallel)
Another tip for those who love music. In addition to being a declaration of love for Chorão, this memoir helps understand what turned him into one of the most recognizable names in country rock. Chorão’s partner Graziela remembers the beginning of their relationship, when sharing a hot dog was the greatest luxury the two could afford, until the band’s huge success. It’s impossible not to be moved by the power of this love that has survived fame, crisis, and even death—and which is honored in this book.
This special edition contains color photographs, ticket images, song lyrics written on pieces of paper, all previously unpublished, and photographs of moments in the singer’s life and the love story he shared with Grazon.
After the Diary (Globo Levros)
“After the Diaries,” by historian Bas von Benda Beckmann, reveals what happened to Anne Frank, her family, and the other residents of the Secret Annex after their 1944 arrest.
With previously unpublished documents and poignant testimonies, the author reconstructs the final months of the lives of Anne, Margot, Edith, the Van Pels family, and Fritz Pfeffer, as well as accompanying Otto Frank, the sole survivor, in his struggle to publish his daughter’s memoirs. The work fills historical gaps and presents a sensitive portrait of courage, loss, and memory amid the horrors of World War II.
I Am My Sun, by Marcia Bettencourt
Through poetic, sensitive, and accessible language, the author combines the personal experiences, therapeutic practices, studies, and spiritual guidance she received from Egregor to guide the reader on a journey of emotional healing and consciousness expansion.
Sweet Tokyo, by Dorian Sukegawa (edited by Moro Branco)
Sentaro failed. He has a criminal history, drinks heavily, and his dream of becoming a writer is just a distant memory. Everything changes in his life when he meets an elderly woman with deformed hands and a troubled past. She begins teaching him her art, but as their friendship blossoms, social pressures become impossible to ignore, and Tokue’s secret is revealed, with disastrous consequences.
Elvies: A Sinister Story by Gregory Maguire (DarkSide Books)
In Elfie, readers return to the world of Oz to follow the childhood and youth of Elphaba, who conquered the world with her ability to defy gravity. The book shows Elvi before she became the Wicked Witch of the West, with emerald skin, a brilliant mind, and a sense of justice.
Heart of Winter (Wheel of Time – Volume 9), by Robert Jordan (Intrinsica Edition)
In the ninth volume of Robert Jordan’s saga, which arrives on December 2, Rand and her allies face another crucial challenge in the battle against the Dark One: purifying Saidin, the male portion of the One Power. Meanwhile, Matt Cawthon attempts to escape the Shunshan occupation and Perrin Aybara leads the group through the devastated regions, in a race against forces that could change the fate of the world.
The Adventures of Karai Tokumbo – Water Spirit, by Dajjua Tokumbo (UK Editorial)
Adventurer Kara’Í Tukumbó, now older, will face his first mission as a nature guardian. The river water is polluted by mining and the animals are sick, but the great water spirit, Ye Akadja, seems to inspire our hero on this journey.
All the Stories by Clarice Lispector (Rocco)
This collection presents all of Clarice Lispector’s short stories in chronological order, including Family Ties, Foreign Legion, Felicity Undercover, Where We Were at Night, and The Way of the Cross of the Flesh. The book also contains many short stories that were not included in previous collections and were known only to scholars and researchers. the The new edition will be released on December 10Clarice’s Birthday, will arrive in stores with an unpublished introduction by professor and writer Ivando Nascimento and a new cover.
Dice and Dragons: The Epic Story of Dungeons and Dragons (Dark Side Books)
With the premiere of Season 5 of Stranger Things, fans of the world of Dungeons & Dragons, which has been explored so much throughout the series, can enjoy the launch of the book Dice & Dragons: The Epic Story of Dungeons & Dragons that explores the creation of the tabletop RPG, the conflicts behind the game and the way D&D has influenced popular culture. The work was written by Premit Sidhu, Marcus Carter and Jose P. Zagal.
Alice: Love, Loss, and Birth (Ed Coley Books)
The book explores the harsh and contradictory reality of a black woman, poor and invisible to society, who finds the strength to fight back when everything around her conspires to bring her down. In a scenario marked by violence, exploitation and abandonment, Alice goes through brutal experiences – from prostitution to blacksmithing, from drug trafficking to the streets – without losing sight of the possibility of change.
The Silver Elite, by Danny Francis (ed. Baralella)
Ren Darlington hid her powers for years while secretly aiding the rebellion, until she was forced into the elite Silver Military Training Program. There, she begins living a dual mission: feigning loyalty to the continent while infiltrating the heart of the system, even as she is surrounded by dangers, secrets, and inevitable tension with Commanding Officer Cross Raiden, who can be both an ally and greatest threat at the same time.
Firas, by Liz Villas-Boas (ed. Rocco)
The fantasy book is set in the fictional city of Rio de Janeiro on the eve of Carnival, where the animal game takes on its own version: the “Hoopoe Game.” Céline Veronese, a socialite stuck in appearances, and Heitor Lacarrez, a charming and dangerous man, become close again after a past marked by hurt and betrayal. With her family on the verge of collapse, Celine is forced to accept the engagement of one of the most feared men in the city, which puts her and Hector on the same side in the middle of feuds between rival clans. Between intrigue, secrets, and desire, the two need to decide how far they are willing to go to achieve freedom, redemption, and a chance at a new beginning.
Cursed by the gods
Even in 2025, amid a steady rise in divorce rates, separation after motherhood remains taboo. In his book Cursed by the Gods, author Brie Lionel seeks to shed light on the topic and reflect on how women’s independence can overcome models of motherhood.
The Brasilia journalist’s debut book blends autofiction and intimate essay to narrate the journey of Magda, the author’s alter ego, who faces the end of her marriage and reinvents her path as a woman.