I've just found out about 2 new releases and these books are going straight on my to-read list, in fact, I've already started reading one of them.
Firstly,
Lisette Brodey has released the second book in her paranormal YA series: the "Desert Series",
DESERT STAR. Having read the first book in the series, I'm very much looking forward to reading this one.

You can get a copy from Amazon by following the link:
http://www.amazon.com/DESERT-STAR-Des...This series would make a great Christmas gift for the book lover in your life. Even though it's listed as a Young Adult series, I think it can be enjoyed by all ages.
The first book in the series, Mystical High is currently available at just 99 cents:
http://www.amazon.com/MYSTICAL-HIGH-D...
The second new release I've heard about is a collection of short stories with Christmas as a theme.
Justin Bog has just published
Hark---A Christmas Collection. This is a collection of six short stories. I couldn't wait to start reading them and have read the first three already. They are not your typical Christmas stories, they uncover and examine the darker and lonelier side of Christmas. Justin's writing is compulsive reading and I'm enjoying this book. It's the perfect time of year to read it.

You can get your copy here (in Kindle or paperback):
http://www.amazon.com/Hark--Christmas...I think this would make the perfect gift for the short story lover in your life.