All the Most Anticipated March 2025 Book Releases
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Ready to discover your next literary obsession? Explore the hottest March 2025 book releases, including my top picks and the most talked-about titles of the month.
It’s always exciting to start a new month, especially when you get to plan out your reading list! There are some fantastic books coming out soon, ranging from romantic novels to popular New York Times bestsellers, thought-provoking coming-of-age stories, and gripping historical fiction novels.
With so many new books being published every month, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to include in your reading list. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!
Every month, I’ll highlight some of the most exciting upcoming releases that you should remember. As an eclectic reader, I balance my reading list and recommendations with a mix of genres from both established and debut authors to give you the best and most varied reading experience possible. So, I’m confident that you’ll find something you’ll love on this list.
Happy Reading!
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Best March 2025 Book Releases
The Sirens
by Emilia Hart
Saltwater
by Katy Hays
Thriller
Publication Date: March 25, 2025
Set against the lush backdrop of Capri, the annual Lingate family retreat unravels as a long-hidden necklace resurfaces, reopening wounds and suspicions surrounding Sarah Lingate’s death three decades prior. Helen, Sarah’s daughter, and Lorna Moreno, the family assistant, plot to escape the toxic family dynamics. However, as the truth about that night emerges, loyalties shift, and a dangerous revelation looms—one that might not allow everyone to leave the island alive.
The Antidote
by Karen Russell
Literary Fiction
Publication Date: March 11, 2025
Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and a cataclysmic dust storm, the small town of Uz, Nebraska, confronts its haunted past through the eyes of its locals, including a Prairie Witch holding the town’s memories and a time-traveling photographer revealing its concealed truths.
The Story She Left Behind
by Patti Callahan Henry
Historical Fiction
Publication Date: March 18, 2025
In 1927, Clara Harrington’s idyllic life is upended when her mother, a famous author, mysteriously disappears. Left with unresolved heartache, Clara, now an adult and a mother herself, is drawn into a journey across the Atlantic in 1952 after a stranger claims to have discovered a key to her mother’s invented language. In London, amidst the peril of the Great Smog, Clara seeks the truth in the Lake District, hoping to resolve the mysteries of her mother’s life.
Our Infinite Fates
by Laura Steven
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
In every lifetime, Evelyn is killed before her eighteenth birthday by Arden, a mystical force bound to her soul. Now, with her sister’s life at risk, she must unravel their entwined fates to end the cycle of death. As Evelyn digs deeper, she fights to resist the love that has doomed them both in countless pasts.
Promise Me Sunshine
by Cara Bastone
Romance
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
Lenny navigates her grief with a temporary babysitting job, where she meets Ainsley and her grumpy uncle, Miles. Despite his rough exterior, Miles proposes a deal to help each other heal and connect, leading to unexpected adventures and emotional support. As they tackle life’s challenges together, they discover new beginnings amid loss.
Top Thrillers March 2025
The Last Days of Kira Mullan
by Nicci French
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
Nancy North, eager to regain normalcy after a psychological breakdown, moves into a new flat with her partner Felix. As she strives for stability, eerie voices and a neighbor’s suspicious death disrupt her peace. Skeptical of the quick suicide ruling, Nancy, with the help of Detective Maud O’Connor, challenges the dismissive attitudes of the police and neighbors, delving into a search for the unsettling truth amidst her blurred perceptions of reality.
Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave
by Elle Cosimano
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
Struggling novelist and single mom Finlay Donovan is mistaken for a contract killer, leading her into a real-life crime drama. As she attempts to manage the chaos of her personal life and a murder investigation, Finlay learns that fact is far stranger than fiction.
All the Other Mothers Hate Me
by Sarah Harman
Publication Date: March 11, 2025
Florence Grimes must navigate her flawed parenting and community scrutiny when her ten-year-old son, Dylan, becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of a classmate during a school trip. As a former girl band member with no investigative skills, Florence faces the daunting challenge of uncovering the truth in a community that already distrusts her.
This Book Will Bury Me
by Ashley Winstead
Publication Date: March 25, 2025
College student Jane Sharp turns to true crime to cope with her father’s death, but her involvement in solving the infamous Delphine Massacres drags her into a dangerous game with a devious killer, leading to revelations that stun even the most hardened sleuths.
Save for Later
I Would Die for You
by Sandie Jones
Publication Date: March 25, 2025
Nicole is forced to confront her hidden past when a writer investigating her life as a muse to a famed 80s band arrives, just as her daughter mysteriously disappears. As the investigation stirs up old secrets, Nicole must navigate the complex web of her former life to uncover the truth and save her family.
Nobody’s Fool
by Harlan Coben
Publication Date: March 25, 2025
Sami Kierce, a young college grad, faces a nightmarish scenario when he wakes up in Spain next to his dead girlfriend, Anna, with no memory of what happened. Two decades later, now a private investigator and new father in New York City, Sami’s mundane life is upended when he spots Anna alive in his night school class.
Top Historical Fiction March 2025
One Good Thing
by Georgia Hunter
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
In 1940s Emilia Romagna, Lili and Esti’s friendship deepens into sisterhood with the birth of Esti’s son, Theo, amid Mussolini’s oppressive Racial Laws and the German invasion. As dangers escalate, they flee to a countryside villa to shelter war orphans and later disguise themselves as nuns in a Florence convent, forging papers for the resistance. When tragedy strikes, Lili must undertake a perilous journey south with Theo, braving Nazi-occupied territories to reach safety.
The King’s Passenger
by Susanna Kearsley
The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris
by Evie Woods
Publication Date: March 27, 2025
Edie Lane thought she was headed for Paris, but a mistranslation sends her to Compiègne, a small town with a charming bakery on Rue de Paris. As she adapts to her new surroundings, Edie uncovers layers of secrets tied to the bakery and its residents. Embracing the unexpected, she finds herself entwined in the local community, discovering friendship, intrigue, and maybe even love.
The Jackal’s Mistress
by Chris Bohjalian
Publication Date: March 11, 2025
In the tumultuous setting of Shenandoah Valley during the Civil War, Virginia widow Libby Steadman finds Captain Jonathan Weybridge, a Union officer, left for dead. Despite being her enemy, Libby’s compassion drives her to secretly nurse him, risking treason charges, hoping to negotiate for news of her husband.
Most anticipated March 2025 New Books
The Love We Found
by Jill Santopolo
Save for Later
Beach Vibes
by Susan Mallery
Romance
Publication Date: March 18, 2025
While managing her Malibu beach shop, Beth’s life is uplifted by her brother Rick’s new romance with her best friend, Jana, and the charming presence of Jana’s brother. However, her world crumbles when she discovers her brother’s betrayal, forcing her to choose between loyalty and love.
Reese's Book Club Pick March 2025
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.
Broken Country
by Clare Leslie Hall
Literary Fiction
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
Beth and her husband Frank’s serene life is shattered when a gunshot—brings back old flames and awakens buried secrets. The return of Gabriel Wolfe, Beth’s teenage love, and his son Leo to the village stirs up unresolved emotions and old jealousies. As tensions escalate, Beth finds herself torn between her past and her present, facing choices that could have deadly consequences for everyone involved.
Read With Jenna Book Club March 2025
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!
The Dream Hotel
by Laila Lalami
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
After returning from a conference, Sara is stopped at LAX and taken into custody because an algorithm predicts she will soon harm her husband. She is placed in a high-security facility with other women, each fighting to clear their names from predicted future crimes. As the months drag on, Sara’s routine is disrupted by a newcomer, leading to unforeseen consequences and confrontations with the technology that controls their destinies.
GMA Book Club March 2025
Count My Lies
by Sophie Stava
Thriller
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
Sloane Caraway, a habitual liar, becomes the nanny for the affluent Lockhart family in New York. As she integrates into their luxurious life, Sloane discovers she might not be the only one hiding behind falsehoods. The Lockharts’ perfect facade masks a dangerous reality, thrusting Sloane into a world of deception and peril, where the lies told are as destructive as they are seductive.
Book of the Month March 2025
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So if you’re looking for a great way to get new books each month, Book of the Month is a great option. Try it out today!
Count My Lies
by Sophie Stava
Our Infinite Fates
by Laura Steven
Liquid
by Mariam Rahmani
Wild Dark Shore
by Charlotte McConaghy
Care and Feeding
by Laurie Woolever
What books are you most excited about this month? Share your top picks in the comments below and let’s discuss our TBR piles!