50+ Best Upcoming Book Releases Worth the Read this Year
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If you’re looking forward to the hottest upcoming new book releases this year, you’re in the right place.
Check out what books should be on your radar!
Must-Read New Book Releases for Your Reading List
Every new year comes with a list of goals, challenges, expectations, and of course, great reads.
I know that sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all these new books, but don’t worry, I’m here to help you find great stories and new favorite authors.
Whether you’re looking for thrillers, historical fiction novels, or swoon-worthy romances, these upcoming book releases will have you covered.
The books are sorted by release dates and updated regularly, so you’ll easily discover the most up-to-date upcoming book releases. All you have to do is relax and find your next book.
If you’re looking for all the best books already out, take a look at
October 2022 Upcoming Book Releases
When We Had Wings by Ariel Lawhon, Kristina McMorris, Susan Meissner
Historical Fiction
October 18, 2022
Three nurses forge a friendship during their paradise assignment in the Philippines. However, as the war between the U.S. military and Imperial Japanese Army rages on, the women are forced into captivity as the first female prisoners of the Second World War.
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
Thriller
October 18, 2022
When Harriet Reed, a novelist on the brink of literary stardom, becomes engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir of a powerful family, she is drawn into their lavish world. Until she realizes that she may be part of a deadly game.
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The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake
Sci Fi & Fantasy
October 25, 2022
The long-awaited sequel to Olivie Blake’s New York Times bestselling dark academic sensation The Atlas Six is finally here! Picking up where the first book left off, the novel follows the six magicians as they are forced to pick sides in a battle between two secret societies
November 2022 Upcoming Book Releases
The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson
Women’s Fiction
November 1, 2022
Maggie Banks arrives in Bell River to take over her best friend’s struggling bookstore. But when she’s banned from selling anything written this century, she starts an underground book club to get around the rules.
The Rewind by Allison Winn Scotch
Romance
November 1, 2022
On New Year’s Eve at the end of 1999, two exes wake up together with no memory of how they got there – and wedding bands on their fingers. They have just one day to figure out what happened and whether they could have a future together.
The Resemblance by Lauren Nossett
Thriller
November 8, 2022
When a fraternity brother is struck and killed by a car, the only witness is the driver, who looks identical to the victim. As Detective Marlitt Kaplan investigates, she uncovers long-buried secrets and a web of corruption within the university’s Greek system.
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Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger
Thriller
November 8, 2022
When six friends rent a luxury cabin in the woods for a weekend getaway, they quickly realize they may not be alone. As a deadly storm brews, the friends begin to turn on each other, and it becomes clear that someone is determined to ruin their weekend.
The Personal Assistant by Kimberly Belle
Thriller
November 29, 2022
A mommy-blogger suddenly finds herself with a huge following online. When one of her posts goes viral in the worst possible way, she reaches out to her personal assistant for help. But she has gone missing, and the police are looking for answers.
Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales
Young Adult Fiction
November 29, 2022
Two exes are forced to compete for each other’s affections on a reality dating show. But their plans go awry when they discover that their real happily ever after is nothing they could have scripted.
December 2022 Upcoming Book Releases
The Key to My Heart by Lia Louis
Romance
December 6, 2022
After the sudden death of her husband, Natalie finds herself lost. But when someone begins leaving the sheet music for her husband’s favorite songs, Natalie finds herself on an unexpected journey toward newfound love and happiness.
2023 Upcoming Book Releases
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
Thriller
January 3, 2023
When best friends Emily and Chess take a trip to Italy, they find themselves uncovering secrets from the past that lead to present-day betrayals. As they get closer to the truth, they realize that the villa may claim another victim before the summer is over.
The Stranded by Sarah Daniels
Sci Fi & Fantasy
January 3, 2023
An adrenaline-filled adventure that blends The Hunger Games-level suspense and intrigue with Station Eleven’s post-apocalyptic world. Follow Esther and Nik as they fight for freedom in a world where violence and chaos reign while trying to navigate the treacherous politics of their own pasts.
The Blackhouse by Carole Johnstone
Thriller
January 3, 2023
Set on a remote Scottish island where secrets lie around every corner. The story follows Robert Reid and Maggie MacKay, whose lives become intertwined when they both seek to uncover the truth of what happened in the Blackhouse all those years ago.
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes
Thriller
January 3, 2023
When a YouTube video surfaces of a young woman dying mysteriously in a diner in front of a man named Frank, Maya returns to her Berkshires hometown to uncover the truth about what happened to her friend Aubrey seven years ago.
It’s One of Us by J.T. Ellison
Thriller
February 28, 2023
Olivia and Park Bender seem to have it all until the police inform them that Park’s son is the prime suspect in a murder investigation. As the Benders try to piece together what happened, they are forced to confront some hard truths about their marriage and their family.
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
Thriller
April 4, 2023
Gabe and Pippa seem to have it all – a beautiful home, a perfect marriage, and a deep love for each other. But when a body is found at the bottom of the cliffs near their home, everything they thought they knew is called into question.
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