All The Hottest New October 2025 Book Releases
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Ready to discover your next literary obsession? Explore the hottest October 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 October 2025 Book Releases
Gone Before Goodbye
by Harlan Coben & Reese Witherspoon
Thriller
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
Maggie McCabe, once a top combat surgeon, is pulled into a hidden world of wealth and secrecy after her career implodes. But when her mysterious patient disappears, she becomes the target of a dangerous conspiracy that threatens to erase her next.
Overdue
by Stephanie Perkins
Mate
by Ali Hazelwood
Romance
Publication Date: October 7, 2025
Serena, the first human-were hybrid, becomes the target of dangerous rivalries until Koen Alexander, a powerful Alpha, claims her as his mate. But as secrets and enemies close in, their bond may be the only thing standing between her and destruction.
Dating After the End of the World
by Jeneva Rose
If the Dead Belong Here
by Carson Faust
Horror
Publication Date: October 7, 2025
After her sister’s sudden disappearance, Nadine Taylor follows visions and ancestral warnings into a dark web of family secrets. Rooted in Indigenous folklore, this haunting debut explores grief, resilience, and the unyielding pull of the past.
The Secret Christmas Library
by Jenny Colgan
Romance
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
In a snowbound Highland castle, book hunter Mirren joins forces with a laird and a rival to unravel a trail of hidden clues. As family secrets surface and alliances shift, the search for a priceless book becomes a battle of trust, rivalry, and survival.
The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays
by Haper Lee
Literary Fiction
Publication Date: October 21, 2025
This collection of Harper Lee’s early short stories and later essays reveals the evolution of her singular voice, from small-town Alabama to midcentury New York, offering readers a new way to engage with one of America’s most enduring literary figures.
Top Thrillers October 2025
Sharp Force
by Patricia Cornwell
The Widow
by John Grisham
Publication Date: October 21, 2025
The Black Wolf
by Louise Penny
Publication Date: October 28, 2025
Top Historical Fictions October 2025
The Hong Kong Widow
by Kristen Loesch
Publication Date: October 7, 2025
In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei joins a dangerous competition of spirit mediums inside a haunted house, not for wealth but vengeance. Years later, when the massacre of that night resurfaces as rumor and myth, Mei must confront the truth of what she saw—and what she did.
Save for Later
The Missing Pages
by Alyson Richman
Boleyn Traitor
by Philippa Gregory
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
At Henry VIII’s glittering but perilous court, Jane Boleyn learns that silence and secrecy can be her only protection. She hides her doubts behind the mask of a dutiful wife, even as ambition and rivalry pull her deeper into a web of intrigue. But when loyalty collides with survival, Jane must decide how far she will go to protect herself in a world where queens fall as swiftly as they rise.
Most anticipated October 2025 New Books
Sense and Suitability
by Pepper Basham
Romance
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
Emmeline Lockhart wants nothing to do with love—especially not with the man who once vanished from her life. When Simon Reeves returns ruined and remorseful, she agrees to help him find a suitable bride. But playing matchmaker for the man she still loves may cost her everything she’s fought to protect.
Remain
by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan
Paranormal Romance
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
Tate Donovan hopes for healing when he heads to Cape Cod to escape the shadows of his past. Still grieving his sister and skeptical of her final claims about seeing spirits, he isn’t prepared for Wren—a woman whose presence stirs something deep and unexplainable. As their bond intensifies, secrets from Wren’s life begin to surface, threatening everything they’ve just begun.
Revolve
by Bal Khabra
Romance
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
Sierra Romanova is fighting to skate again after a career-ending fall, while hockey player Dylan Donovan is desperate for a second chance. Forced into an unlikely partnership, they collide on the ice with passion, rivalry, and the chance to rewrite their futures.
The White Octopus Hotel
by Alexandra Bell
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Publication Date: October 21, 2025
A simple handshake in a London office unravels everything Eve Shaw thought she knew about her life—and her mind. Drawn to a haunted hotel in the snowy mountains and a man from another century, she finds herself trapped between timelines, hunted by memories that don’t belong to her.
Save for Later
The Everlasting
by Alix E. Harrow
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Publication Date: October 21, 2025
This collection of Harper Lee’s early short stories and later essays reveals the evolution of her singular voice, from small-town Alabama to midcentury New York, offering readers a new way to engage with one of America’s most enduring literary figures.
Read With Jenna Book Club October 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 Irish Goodbye
by Heather Aimee O’Neill
Literary Fiction
Publication Date: October 2, 2025
Thanksgiving draws the Ryan sisters back to their childhood home, the place where their family quietly broke years ago. Each woman arrives carrying a secret—guilt, fear, or a truth long postponed—hoping the holiday might offer a fresh start. But when an unexpected guest resurrects the past, old wounds reopen and loyalties are tested. What was meant to heal them instead forces the sisters to confront what forgiveness truly demands.
GMA Book Club October 2025
Twice
by Mitch Albom
Magical Realism
Publication Date: October 7, 2025
Alfie Logan can redo any moment of his life—until love introduces a rule he can’t escape. As his past unravels under a detective’s scrutiny, Alfie’s story becomes a powerful meditation on choices, consequences, and what we risk when we wish for more than one chance.
Book of the Month October 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!
Red City
by Marie Lu
Never Over
by Clare Gilmore
The Haunting of...
by Kelley Armstrong
What books are you most excited about this month? Share your top picks in the comments below and let’s discuss our TBR piles!
