All the Top March 2023 Book Releases
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Are you looking forward to the upcoming March 2023 book releases? With so many amazing stories and authors yet to be discovered, now is the time to start making a list of all your must-reads!
The start of a new month is always thrilling, especially when we get the chance to set up our reading lists! There are some brilliant books coming out soon, ranging from romantic reads to popular New York Times bestsellers and thought-provoking coming-of-age stories or gripping historical fiction novels. As an eclectic reader, I’m sure you’ll find something enjoyable on this list, and I’m delighted to spread the news about these new titles.
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Best March 2023 Book Releases
Hello Beautiful
by Ann Napolitano
Literary Fiction
On Sale: March 14, 2023
Ann Napolitano tells a heartbreaking story of love and loyalty. William Waters’ life changes when he meets the Padavano sisters and their parents, who take him in as one of their own. But when tragedy strikes, it threatens his future and his newfound family’s loyalty to each other. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions as William, Julia, and the Padavano family grapple with their struggles and try to heal from their pasts.
What Have We Done
by Alex Finlay
Thriller
On Sale: March 7, 2023
An enthralling blend of mystery, suspense, and drama that will keep readers hooked until the very end. Three childhood friends, all adults now with diverse lives, are reunited by a deadly secret from the past. Jenna is a stay-at-home mom, Donnie is an aging rock star still struggling with addiction, and Nico is a reality TV producer deep in debt. Someone is trying to kill them, and the only way to save their lives may be to uncover the truth of their past at the group home they all once shared.
The London Séance Society
by Sarah Penner
Historical Fiction
On Sale: March 7, 2023
An atmospheric historical mystery set in Victorian England. Lenna Wickes, a young English woman, joins forces with acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire to unravel the secrets of her sister’s death and the dangerous forces of manipulation and deceit swirling around them. With gripping suspense and lush historical detail, Penner’s thrilling novel will leave you wondering who to trust in a world of smoke, mirrors, and illusion.
I Love It When You Lie
by Kristen Bird
Thriller
On Sale: March 14, 2023
Secrets and lies run deep among the Williams sisters in Appalachia. As Tara, June, and Clementine return home to bury their beloved Gran, they soon discover that a man has gone missing in the woods. As their sister-in-law watches closely, each of the sisters must confront secrets they have been keeping—from stealing money from the church to having an affair with her professor. With Gran’s spirit still lingering in the mountains, the Williams sisters must determine how to deal with their men and decide if they will take justice into their own hands.
Mothered
by Zoje Stage
Horror
On Sale: March 1, 2023
Grace reluctantly agrees to let her newly widowed mother, Jackie, move in with her and help with the mortgage during the pandemic. But soon, their relationship begins to fracture as old wounds fester and new ones open. Grace starts having nightmares about her disabled twin sister, who died when they were kids, and Jackie discovers that Grace has been catfishing people online. Jackie’s accusation against Grace sends her spiraling into a sleep-deprived madness as the walls close in on them both.
Top Thrillers March 2023
Gone Again
by Minka Kent
On Sale: March 7, 2023
Celia Guest has it all: a loving marriage, a beautiful Connecticut home, and treasured friends. But when she receives an anonymous note on her fortieth birthday that reads “You don’t deserve any of this,” things start to unravel. In the early morning hours, Celia vanishes without a trace, and her sister Genevieve starts piecing together the lies of a broken past. As the foundation of lies crumbles, she discovers a terrifying childhood secret that Celia has been running from all these years.
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The Family Bones
by Elle Marr
On Sale: March 7, 2023
A thrilling mystery novel set against a dark family legacy. Psychological student, Olivia Eriksen’s family, has long been notorious in true crime circles, and she’s determined to find out if the cause of their sinister history is nature or nurture. When her fiancé invites her to his family reunion at a mountain resort, Olivia agrees to go, hoping it will give her a chance to learn more. But when a family member is found dead, and another goes missing, Olivia’s search for answers turns into a desperate fight for survival as she discovers an unexpected twist in the family plot.
I Will Find You
by Harlan Coben
On Sale: March 14, 2023
David Burroughs is serving a life sentence for the murder of his three-year-old son, Matthew. However, his world is turned upside down when he finds a photograph of a boy who looks strikingly similar to Matthew. Determined to uncover the truth, David makes a daring escape to save his son and clear his name—all while evading capture by the FBI.
Top Historical Fiction March 2023
The Lost English Girl
by Julia Kelly
On Sale: March 7, 2023
Set in Liverpool in 1935, the novel explores the difficult choices faced by Viv Byrne when she finds herself pregnant after a forbidden fling with Jewish musician Joshua Levinson. Years later, tragedy strikes as war break out, and Viv must evacuate her daughter Maggie to an affluent estate miles away. Meanwhile , Joshua joins the Royal Air Force in an attempt to reconcile with his family. Told from multiple perspectives and spanning two countries, The Lost English Girl is a heartbreaking yet inspiring story of tragedy, secrets, and forgiveness.
The Perfumist of Paris
by Alka Joshi
On Sale: March 28, 2023
a captivating story of forbidden love, heartbreak and resilience from the author of The Henna Artist. Set in Paris and India, it tells the tale of Radha as she embarks on her mission to create a new fragrance that could put her at the top of her field. Along the way, she finds unexpected help from her sister, Lakshmi and the courtesans of Agra. But the one obstacle she can’t overcome is the secret son she left behind in India years ago—a son who is now on his way to Paris to find her.
Daughters of Nantucket
by Julie Gerstenblatt
On Sale: February 28, 2023
A sweeping and emotional novel set against the backdrop of the Great Fire of 1846, the novel follows three courageous women, Eliza Macy, Meg Wright, and Maria Mitchell, who join forces to save everything they hold dear. With their possessions and entire lives threatened, they must come to terms with what to save, let go of, and how to rebuild from the ashes of their past
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Loyalty
by Lisa Scottoline
On Sale: March 28, 2023
Spanning generations, Loyalty is a sweeping saga of love, power, and fate set in Sicily in the late 1800s. As family secrets, forbidden love, loyalty, and revenge come to light, the lives of Franco, Gaetano, Mafalda, and Alfredo become intertwined in a dangerous plot that will have far-reaching consequences. With its vivid characters and gripping plot, Lisa Scottoline’s Loyalty is a page-turner you won’t want to put down.
Most anticipated March 2023 New Books
The Sister Effect
by Susan Mallery
Contemporary Fiction
On Sale: March 7, 2023
Finley McGowan has worked hard to put her chaotic childhood behind her–working hard, being responsible, and raising a beloved niece. But when Sloane –her wild and damaged sister–comes back into her life, Finley’s world is thrown into disarray. With the help of a compassionate stranger, Finley must learn to forgive and move on from the past if she ever hopes to have a family again.
Missing Clarissa
by Ripley Jones
Thriller
On Sale: March 7, 2023
Two high school juniors team up to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Clarissa Campbell, a beloved cheerleader from their rural town who vanished over twenty years ago. To uncover the truth behind her disappearance and solve one of the greatest small-town mysteries of all time, they delve into a dark web of secrets and lies—from Clarissa’s turbulent relationship with her charismatic boyfriend to the sordid truth of a small-town figurehead with an unsettling history.
The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise
by Colleen Oakley
Contemporary Fiction
On Sale: March 28, 2023
Tanner Quimby is a 21-year-old video game enthusiast in need of a place to live. When the opportunity arises to become a live-in caregiver for an elderly woman, Louise Wilt, Tanner takes it. As Tanner learns more about Louise, she unravels a mystery that leads her and Louise on an unexpected journey filled with adventure. Along the way they discover secrets from their pasts and uncover answers to questions they never expected to ask.
The Echo of Old Books
by Barbara Davis
Contemporary Fiction
On Sale: March 28, 2023
An atmospheric and captivating novel that follows rare-book dealer Ashlyn Greer as she unravels the mystery behind a pair of never-published books. Inscribed with each book’s own story, Ashlyn follows the trail of Hemi and Belle’s tragic romance to uncover their secrets and bring closure to her own life. Ashlyn is pulled into a decades-old literary mystery as she feels the echoes of the books’ previous owners, which leads her on a journey of broken promises and seemingly unforgivable betrayals.
Reese's Book Club Pick March 2023
Reese’s Book Club is a book club founded by Reese Witherspoon. The club reads one book a month and then discusses it online. All the books are chosen with a wide range of readers in mind. Reese’s Book Club is a great way to get recommendations for books to read and to connect with other readers. Here you’ll find the updated list and know about my favorite picks.
The Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah
Historical Fiction
On Sale: February 3, 2015
An epic novel of love, courage, and resilience set in wartime France during World War II. It follows two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, as they struggle to survive the Nazi occupation of their country. Vianne makes difficult choices to keep her family alive, while Isabelle joins the Resistance and risks her life to save others. With courage, grace, and insight, Kristin Hannah captures the panorama of war and illuminates an often-overlooked part of history: the women’s war. It is a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the strength of the human spirit and pays tribute to female resilience.
Read With Jenna Book Club Pick March 2023
The Read with Jenna Book club is a great way for fans of Jenna Bush Hager to connect with each other and discuss their favorite books. It’s also a great way to discover new authors and learn more about the reading experience. If you’re looking for a way to get more out of your reading, be sure to check out the Read with Jenna Book Club. You won’t regret it!
Black Candle Women
by Diane Marie Brown
Contemporary Fiction
On Sale: February 28, 2023
The Montrose women—Augusta, Victoria, and Willow—have lived together in their California bungalow for years. With a collection of tinctures and spells that bind them together, it’s no surprise that things get complicated when seventeen-year-old Nickie Montrose brings home a boy. An ancient family curse holds their lives in its grasp—anyone they fall in love with dies. Now Nickie must choose between the safety of her home and the risk of finding true love while searching for answers to break the family curse.
GMA Book Club March 2023
Pineapple Street
by Jenny Jackson
Literary Fiction
On Sale: March 7, 2023
Three women from one wealthy Brooklyn family navigate the complexities of modern life. Darley, the eldest daughter of the well-connected Stockton family, gave up her inheritance and job for motherhood. Sasha, a middle-class New Englander, has married into the Brooklyn Heights family and finds herself an outsider. And Georgiana, the baby of the family, is in love with someone she can’t have. s they struggle to follow their hearts while living in the world of New York’s one-percenters, they must grapple with questions of family and class, first love, and self-discovery.
Book of the Month March 2023
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These are the best new books of March 2023. Let me know if you find something interesting or have already read and enjoyed any of these new releases.