The 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
July 2022 Upcoming Book Releases
The Accident by Daniel Hurst
Thriller
July 5, 2022
Anni is a single mother whose son Tobi was killed by a drunk driver. At least the driver, Carl, has been sentenced to prison. However, she eventually starts to rebuild her life and makes a new friend, Jo. But it soon becomes clear that Jo is keeping a secret about the accident, which could destroy Anni’s life.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Literary Fiction
July 7, 2022
Sam Masur and Sadie Green are two friends who come together to create video games. They find success and fame, but their relationship is put to the test by their creative ambitions and the betrayals of their hearts.
The It Girl by Ruth Ware
Thriller
July 12, 2022
An atmospheric and suspenseful murder mystery from New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware. Hannah Jones befriends April Clarke-Cliveden, the most popular of their group of friends, and she quickly pulls Hannah into her orbit. Until in the second term of their studies, April is found dead.
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno Garcia
Science Fiction
July 19, 2022
Carlota Moreau grows up on a distant and luxuriant estate. When the Lizalde family’s son, Eduardo, arrives and begins to develop feelings for Carlota, the balance of power is shifted and long-hidden secrets are revealed.
The Retreat by Sarah Pearse
Thriller
July 19, 2022
On an idyllic island off the English coast which is home to a luxury wellness retreat, a young woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion. On her way to discover the truth, Detective Elin Warner realizes that someone is targeting the visitors.
Save for Later
August 2022 Upcoming Book Releases
Mika in Real Life by Emiko Jean
Contemporary Fiction
August 2, 2022
Mika Suzuki is a 35-year-old woman who has just been fired from her job and is struggling to get her life together. When Penny, her 16-year-old daughter, contacts her out of the blue, Mika starts to embellish the truth about her life.
The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell
Thriller
August 9, 2022
The most anticipated sequel to the chilling The Family Upstairs follows DCI Samuel Owusu who is called to the scene of a gruesome discovery, where the bones are connected to a cold case that left three people dead thirty years ago.
You’re Invited by Amanda Jayatissa
Thriller
August 9, 2022
Amaya is invited to her ex-boyfriend’s wedding in Sri Lanka, where she is quickly accused of murdering her childhood best friend after she goes missing. As the wedding festivities unfold, it becomes clear that each guest has their own secrets and agendas.
Stay Awake by Megan Goldin
Thriller
August 9, 2022
Liv Reese wakes up in the back of a taxi with no idea where she is or how she got there. She has bloodstained hands and a knife in place of her phone. Soon she’s on the run for a crime she doesn’t remember committing while trying to piece together what happened to her over the past two years.
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Fantasy
August 23, 2022
Mika Moon is a witch living in Britain. When she receives a message from another witch begging her to come to teach three young witches how to control their magic, she knows it goes against all the rules, but she can’t resist the opportunity to belong somewhere.
Nothing More To Tell by Karen M. McManus
Young Adult Fiction
August 30, 2022
Brynn returns to her hometown to take an internship at a true-crime TV show. She’s determined to solve the cold case of her favorite teacher’s murder. But she quickly discovers that everyone has something to hide, including her ex-best friend.
September 2022 Upcoming Book Releases
The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas
Romance
September 6, 2022
The eagerly anticipated follow-up to Elena Armas’s The Spanish Love Deception. In this sequel, we follow Rosie Graham and Lucas Martín as they are forced to share a New York apartment.
Mother Daughter Traitor Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal
Historical Fiction
September 20, 2022
As the war in Europe rages on, Veronica Grace and her mother Violet find themselves caught up in the conflict after moving to Los Angeles. Uncovering a Nazi plot to recruit Americans, the pair go undercover to gather information.
The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Historical Fiction
September 20, 2022
Abby Glikman, a divorce attorney, inherits her grandmother Sara’s collection of journals documenting the matches she made over her lifetime. As Abby reads her grandmother’s story, she begins to question her own life choices and wonders if there is such a thing as love at first sight.
The Winners by Fredrik Backman
Contemporary Fiction
September 27, 2022
The third and final book in Fredrik Backman’s Beartown Series. The novel picks up two years after the events of Us Against You, with the residents of Beartown still struggling to grapple with the aftermath of what happened.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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