50+ Best Upcoming Book Releases Worth the Read this Year
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Are you eager to find out what’s in store for 2023 when it comes to upcoming book releases? Look no further – here are the most anticipated new releases that should be on your reading list! Don’t miss out on these upcoming gems. Get ready for a great year of reading!
Most Anticipated Books for Your Reading List
Every new year comes with a list of goals, challenges, expectations, and great reads.
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 quickly 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
July 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
The Life She Wanted by Anita Briel
Historical Fiction
July 1, 2023
When Pandora Carmichael is introduced to a charismatic Princeton student, her future begins to fall into place. As the Depression looms, Pandora must re-evaluate everything she’s ever wanted and embark on a journey of self-discovery and adventure.
The Housekeepers by Alex Hay
Historical Fiction
July 4, 2023
Mrs. King is a woman with a past and an agenda. When she’s suddenly dismissed from her position as the housekeeper of Mayfair’s grandest home, she recruits an eclectic group of women to join her in exacting revenge on the night of the house’s highly anticipated costume ball.
The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer
Historical Fiction
July 11, 2023
Two women, Chloe and Fleur, are called up by the SOE in 1943 to deploy in France. Taking enormous risks with very little information or resources, they have no idea there’s a double agent among them causing chaos within the French circuits.
Thicker Than Water by Megan Collins
Thriller
July 11, 2023
Julia and Sienna Larkin have a bond that runs deeper than blood—they are devoted lifelong friends, business partners, and sisters-in-law. But when their brother-in-law and husband, Jason, is implicated in a murder investigation after his boss is found brutally murdered, their relationship is tested as secrets start to unravel.
Alchemy of a Blackbird by Claire McMillan
Historical Fiction
July 11, 2023
Remedios Varo and her lover Benjamin Peret are artists on the run, escaping Nazi persecution in Paris and seeking shelter at a Riviera safe house for artists. Amidst facing the harsh realities of war, Remedios discovers an occult bookshop that helps to reignite her creative spirit.
The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy
Romance
July 18, 2023
When Cassie Soul returns to her family’s boardwalk hotel in Avalon Bay for the summer, she doesn’t expect much more than some fun in the sun and maybe a summer fling. But sparks fly when she meets Tate Bartlett, the town’s golden boy.
The Block Party by Jamie Day
Thriller
July 18, 2023
Chaos and secrets reign supreme as jealousies and rivalries abound in this exclusive cul-de-sac of houses. But when a murder takes place at the yearly summer block party, it thrusts the residents into a web of suspicion and danger that they never saw coming.
Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead
Historical Fiction
July 18, 2023
Carney and Pepper – two career criminals navigating the lawless New York City of the 1970s – endure a series of misadventures as they attempt to stay one step ahead of the police while managing their criminal enterprises.
To Have and To Heist by Sara Desai
Romance
July 18, 2023
In this hilarious romantic comedy, Simi Chopra must mastermind a jewelry heist during the wedding of the season to exonerate her best friend. But can she pull off the daring plan with a ragtag crew and keep her heart out of danger?
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Horror
July 18, 2023
When Montserrat, a talented sound editor, meets her mysterious neighbor Abel Urueta—a cult horror director claiming he can change her life with a film imbued with magic silver nitrate stock—she embarks on a strange and dangerous journey.
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
Fantasy
July 25, 2023
Calla Tuoleimi is a princess-in-hiding, hunted by King Kasa for the massacre of her family five years ago. With no choice but to win the annual games in San-Er in order to gain access to the palace and exact revenge on those responsible, Calla teams up with an exiled aristocrat Anton Makusa and King Kasa’s adopted son August, with each of them harboring their own ulterior motives.
The Bookbinder by Pip Williams
Historical Fiction
July 25, 2023
When the Great War disrupts life in Oxford, twin sisters Peggy and Maude must find their way through a new world of refugees and loss. Peggy dreams of an education that her working-class upbringing has denied her, while Maude is content with the simple joys of everyday life.
August 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
Gone Tonight by Sarah Pekkanen
Thriller
August 1, 2023
Catherine Sterling is determined to move away from home and pursue her dream career, despite her mother Ruth’s desperate attempts to keep them together. But when Ruth’s past threatens to catch up with them, the two of them must face the truth about the darkness that may lie within Catherine and the real danger lurking in their lives.
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
Literary Fiction
August 1, 2023
Spanning three days before a living wake for Flor, the matriarch of the Marte family, this novel follows the lives of four generations of Dominican-American women as they grapple with secrets, lies, trauma, and the ties that bind them.
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Literary Fiction
August 1, 2023
As Lara tells her daughters the story of Peter Duke—the actor she shared a stage with and had a romance with years before—the girls search for themselves in their mother’s past and are forced to confront their own lives in the midst of a changing world.
North of Nowhere by Allison Brennan
Thriller
August 8, 2023
Kristen and Ryan have spent the past five years hiding from their murderous father, Boyd. When he finally tracks them to a small Montana town, they barely escape in a plane and crash land deep into the wilderness of Montana.
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
Thriller
August 8, 2023
Alix Summers is a popular podcaster celebrating her 45th birthday at her local pub when she meets a woman who shares the same birthday: Josie Fair. Alix finds something unsettling about Josie but can’t resist the temptation to make her the subject of her podcast. But it turns out Josie has been hiding dark secrets.
Dark Corners by Megan Goldin
Thriller
August 8, 2023
Follow Rachel Krall, a former FBI agent investigating the mysterious disappearance of Maddison Logan, an influencer with a huge social media following. With help from the FBI, Rachel must use her fake Instagram account to go undercover and attend BuzzCon – a popular influencer conference – where she uncovers a rivalry that may have turned fatal.
The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman
Historical Fiction
August 15, 2023
Mia Jacob is a young woman living in an oppressive cult in western Massachusetts. She finds solace in reading, and one day she discovers The Scarlet Letter and realizes it tells the story of her and her mother’s life in the Community. Through a journey of heartbreak and time, Mia must abandon the rules she was raised with.
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Literary Fiction
August 29, 2023
Mia and her family are thrown into chaos when her father and younger brother, Eugene, don’t return from a walk in the park. When Eugene returns bloody and alone, their tight-knit family is left with many questions about what happened to Mia’s father.
Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney
Mystery
August 29, 2023
Edith, an eighty-year-old woman with a plan to escape her nursing home; Patience, a young care worker with secrets of her own; and Clio, Edith’s estranged daughter—all have something in common. Each one is connected to the mysterious disappearance of a baby twenty years prior.
Save for Later
September 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
The Long Game by Elena Armas
Romance
September 5, 2023
Adalyn Reyes must learn to take risks, confront her fears, and trust herself in order to turn around the struggling team she’s been assigned to manage. Along the way, she meets Cameron Caldani, a mysterious goalkeeping prodigy who could help her reach her goals—if they can ever look past the disastrous first meeting.
Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose by Nancy Springer
YA Fiction
September 5, 2023
Enola, the younger sister of famed detective Sherlock Holmes, takes on a mysterious case involving the disappearance of a young American publisher. With the help and rivalry of her brother, she sets off on a journey to discover what happened to the man.
Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter
Thriller
September 19, 2023
With a new streaming series dedicated to uncovering the truth about an unsolved murder that shocked a nation, witness testimonies will be re-examined and evidence re-scrutinized as the production team sets out to crack the cold case of Luke Ryder’s murder.
The Wake Up Call by Beth O’Leary
Romance
September 26, 2023
Two unlikely allies, Izzy and Lucas, come together to save the beloved Forest Manor Hotel in its time of need. With four lost wedding rings sitting in the hotel’s lost & found, they have just one shot at saving their jobs—and maybe even their hearts.
The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
September 26, 2023
Tes, an exiled princess, has been struggling to make a life for herself in the slums of Grey London. But her life changes forever when she discovers an artifact with powerful magical properties. She soon finds herself at the center of an ancient conflict between two powerful empires: Red and White London.
The Haunting by Natasha Preston
Thriller
September 26, 2023
When Penny finds a classmate bleeding out on the floor of a Halloween store, she knows it’s no accident. With more questions than answers, Penny races against time to find out what really happened before anyone else becomes a victim.
Lies and Other Love Languages by Sonali Dev
Contemporary Fiction
September 26, 2023
Vandy, Mallika, and Rani all share a deep connection that spans decades – one of secrets, lies, pain, and love. As they embark on a journey of self-discovery, they must come to terms with their past and recognize the lies – both told and hidden from them – that have shaped their present.
October 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
These Still Black Waters by Christina McDonald
Thriller
October 1, 2023
Neve Maguire and her daughter have returned to Black Lake, a place of dark secrets and powerful memories that Neve had hoped to leave behind. But when a woman’s body is discovered in the lake, Neve realizes she can’t escape the darkness so easily.
A Winter in New York by Josie Silver
Romance
October 3, 2023
When Iris moves to New York, she is drawn to a charming family-run gelateria. As she gets to know the shop’s owners—charming Gio and his recovering uncle—she realizes that their gelato tastes exactly like her mother’s secret recipe.
The Intern by Michele Campbell
Thriller
October 3, 2023
As Madison navigates the cutthroat world of Harvard Law School, she gets an opportunity to intern for Judge Conroy. But their relationship quickly turns dangerous when Madison’s troubled brother Danny is arrested and appears before the judge on his case.
Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey
Romance
October 3, 2023
Melody Gallard searches for the courage to reunite her mother’s rock band and finds unexpected love with the lead singer’s son. As they work against time and a decades-old scandal to pull off the reunion, they must face mobs of adoring fans, brawling Santas, and a 24-hour film crew.
The Leftover Woman by Adrienne Young
Mystery
October 10, 2023
Two women, worlds apart, must find a way to reunite and reclaim their lives. As Jasmine and Rebecca navigate the cultural and economic barriers that separate them, their lives become inextricably intertwined in a powerful story of courage, identity, and love.
The Exchange: After The Firm by John Grisham
Thriller
October 17, 2023
Fifteen years after Mitch and Abby McDeere exposed the crimes of Memphis law firm Bendini, Lambert & Locke, they are living in Manhattan, where Mitch is a partner at the largest law firm in the world. But when he agrees to take on a favor for a mentor in Rome, Mitch finds himself back in the center of a sinister plot that threatens to ensnare him and his family.
Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger
Thriller
October 24, 2023
Madeline Martin and Harley Granger are on a mission to investigate the cold case of five missing women connected to Madeline’s past. With Christmas approaching and a blizzard closing in, they must battle against time to find out what happened.
November 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen by Sarah James
Thriller
November 7, 2023
In 1940s Hollywood, Annie Laurence is determined to make it as a writer and director. But when a film critic is found dead at the exclusive Hollywood Canteen, Annie finds herself trying to solve a real-life murder instead.
Where He Can’t Find You by Darcy Coates
YA Fiction
November 7, 2023
Abby Ward and her younger sister Hope live in a small town with a dark secret—people are disappearing, never to be seen again. With the police unwilling or unable to help, Abby is determined to uncover the truth of what’s happening.
The Serial Killer’s Sister by Alice Hunter
Thriller
November 21, 2023
Anna Price lives a successful life in a beautiful seaside home with her devoted husband. But when a police officer turns at her door with the news that her brother Henry is a wanted serial killer, Anna is dragged into an intense game of cat and mouse to track down him before he strikes again.
December 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
Perfect Little Lives by Amber and Danielle Brown
Thriller
December 5, 2023
Simone’s life was forever changed when her mother was murdered and her father convicted of the crime. Now, ten years later, Simone is determined to uncover the truth about who really killed her mother.
A Different Kind of Gone by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Contemporary Fiction
December 5, 2023
When Norma Gallagher, a search and rescue volunteer, finds nineteen-year-old Jill Moss huddled in a cave, she knows the young girl is desperate to escape an abusive boyfriend. Five years later, when the disappearance stirs up a media frenzy after Jake is arrested for murder, Norma is faced with a life-changing decision.
Two Dead Wives by Adele Parks
Thriller
December 26, 2023
As secrets from the past come to light, DCI Clements must uncover the truth behind a scandalous disappearance. With two husbands as suspects in her murder, Stacie Jones is missing and presumed dead. But how do you find a woman who never existed?
2024 Upcoming Book Releases
The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
Thriller
January 9, 2024
When North Carolina’s wealthiest and most notorious woman dies, her adopted son Camden is sent with a legacy of secrets and a fortune at stake. As Camden and his wife, Jules, return to the family estate, they uncover a twisted truth about Ruby’s past.
The Fury by Alex Michaelides
Thriller
January 16, 2024
When Lana Farrar, an ex-movie star, invites her closest friends to her private island for Easter, it sets off a deadly chain of events that leads to violence, revenge, and murder. One by one, they are forced to confront their secrets, motives, and desires in this riveting game of cat and mouse.
The Clinic by Cate Quinn
Thriller
January 23, 2024
Meg Montgomery has always been the black sheep of her family. She’s never quite measured up to her perfect sister, Haley, and gave up on any dreams of success a long time ago. But when news surfaces that Haley has died in an isolated rehab clinic, Meg knows she must get answers about what happened to her sister.
Twenty-Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate
Mystery
January 30, 2024
Ten years ago, Grant Dean lost his beloved sister, Phoebe, in an inexplicable car accident. To this day, the town of West Wilmer is still asking why it took twenty-seven minutes for Grant to call for help, and if things had been done differently, could Phoebe still be alive?
Fourteen Days by Margaret Atwood
Literary Fiction
February 06, 2024
Fourteen Days tells the story of a diverse group of New York City neighbors who are living through the COVID-19 pandemic. In this novel, each character is secretly written by a different major literary voice—from Margaret Atwood to Tommy Orange and Celeste Ng.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Historical Fiction
February 13, 2024
A powerful story of one woman’s journey from innocence to experience and her courage in the face of adversity. Frankie’s experiences are a window
into the emotional complexities of war, and her story is a tribute to all women who have served their country.
Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan
Contemporary Fiction
March 5, 2024
Three friends—Lulu, Rina, and Jane— struggle to find financial independence in modern-day Shanghai. As they each search for a different life path – freedom, time, or beauty – their dreams are intertwined with money.
Bye, Baby by Carola Lovering
Thriller
March 5, 2024
As two lifelong best friends drift apart in adulthood, one night changes everything. In an instant, Billie West is responsible for the kidnapping of her friend Cassie Barnwell’s infant daughter, which shatters Cassie’s world and forces them to confront their secrets and strained relationship.
The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian
Thriller
March 26, 2024
A thrilling journey through the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas, where Crissy Dowling struggles to keep her carefully constructed world from unraveling. As her past begins to catch up with her, she must confront old secrets and new lies, discovering a strength she never knew she had.
Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
Thriller
April 23, 2024
Three women are bonded together by their shared past. Years later, when bones are discovered under the farmhouse where they grew up, they must face the haunting memories of their past and the power that their foster mom Miss Fairchild still holds over them.
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