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
January 2023 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.
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
Romance
January 3, 2023
When a quirky content creator and a star football player are thrown together on an outdoor survival course, they must confront the messy past between them as well as the mud and dirt of the wilderness.
The Stolen Heir by Holly Black
Fantasy
January 3, 2023
Suren, a runaway queen, and Oak, the reluctant prince heir to Elfhame, must join forces on a quest that may destroy them both. Together they embark on a dangerous journey filled with nightmares and monsters of stick and snow.
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 Berkshire hometown to uncover the truth about what happened to her friend Aubrey seven years ago.
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
Fantasy
January 10, 2023
Galaxy “Alex” Stern is determined to rescue her old friend, Darlington, from purgatory―even if it means sacrificing her future at Lethe and Yale. With the help of her allies, Alex must navigate arcane texts and artifacts to uncover the Ninth House’s closely guarded secrets and break every rule doing it.
The Rom-Com Agenda by Jayne Denker
Romance
January 10, 2023
As Lea moves on from her past life, Eli is determined to win back his ex-girlfriend. Forced by his friends to become a “romantic hero,” Eli undergo unintentionally drawn into the makeover scheme with Leah as his guide.
What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall
Thriller
January 17, 2023
Naomi Shaw was attacked by a serial killer twenty-two years ago, surviving seventeen stab wounds. With the help of her two best friends, Cassidy and Olivia, she helped put away the killer and become heroes. But a secret worth killing for has kept them quiet all these years… until now.
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Exiles by Jane Harper
Mystery
January 31, 2023
As federal investigator Aaron Falk travels to a small town in southern Australian wine country for the christening of an old friend’s baby, he is drawn into the mystery of a missing mother who vanished one year ago on the night of her daughter’s busy town festival..
February 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff
Historical Fiction
February 7, 2023
As Nazi Germany tightens its grip on Europe, Hannah Martel narrowly escapes after the murder of her fiancé in a pogrom. When her ship bound for America is turned away at the port, she turns to her cousin Lily in Belgium, where she joins a secret resistance group.
Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes
Contemporary Fiction
February 7, 2023
Nisha Cantor and Sam Kemp are brought together unexpectedly from two very different worlds. When a case of mistaken identity leads to each of them unintentionally wearing the other’s shoes for a day, it changes their lives forever.
The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes
Historical Fiction
February 21, 2023
Three women—Althea, Hannah and Vivian—living in three different cities, with different lives, at different times. But despite the distance that separates them and the passage of time, their lives become inexplicably intertwined as they each battle to protect and preserve books while standing up against fascism.
Wildblood by Lauren Blackwood
Young Adult Fantasy
February 7, 2023
Eighteen-year-old Victoria is a Wildblood, a powerful magical being who takes turns using her magic to protect travelers in the Jamaican jungle. When she’s denied an earned promotion to team leader in favor of her ex-boyfriend, she’s determined to prove herself and takes on a mission with renowned goldminer Thorn.
Lovely Girls by Margot Hunt
Thriller
February 7, 2023
Kate Turner and her teenage daughter Alex move to the idyllic beachside town of Shoreham, Florida, for a fresh start but quickly discover that all is not as it seems. As small-town gossip weaves a complex web of jealousy, deceit, and betrayal, the Turners must figure out who to trust and believe.
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
Mystery
February 21, 2023
Bodie Kane has a past she would rather forget. It’s been years since the tragedy of her adolescence, her four disappointing years at boarding school, and the murder of her former roommate. But when Bodie is invited back to teach a course, she can’t help but be drawn into the case and its many flaws.
Where Darkness Blooms by Andrea Hannah
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
February 21, 2023
Three girls, Delilah, Whitney, and Jude, are the only ones left to pick up the pieces of their lives when three women disappear one stormy night in Bishop. Along with Bo, they have to dig deeper into the secrets of their town―a town founded on blood that now seems hungry for theirs.
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.
Stars in an Italian Sky by Jill Santapolo
Historical Fiction
February 28, 2023
The story of two couples and the events that bind them together. Through alternating points of view across time, readers are taken on a journey through Italy’s tumultuous post-war era and into contemporary life.
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
February 28, 2023
An epic prequel to The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon. This standalone novel takes readers back to the universe of Priory, weaving together four women’s stories as their lives intersect and shape their world for generations.
March 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner
Historical Fiction
March 7, 2023
Lenna Wickes, a young English woman, joins forces with acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire to unravel the secrets of her sister’s death and the dangerous forces of manipulation and deceit swirling around them.
The Sister Effect by Susan Mallery
Contemporary Fiction
March 7, 2023
Finley McGowan has worked hard to put her chaotic childhood behind her–working hard, being responsible, and raising a beloved niece. But when Sloane –her wild and damaged sister–comes back into her life, Finley’s world is thrown into disarray.
The Lost English Girl by Julia Kelly
Historical Fiction
March 7, 2023
Set in Liverpool in 1935, the book explores the difficult choices faced by Viv Byrne when she finds herself pregnant after a forbidden fling with Jewish musician Joshua Levinson. Years later, tragedy strikes as war break out, and Viv must evacuate her daughter Maggie to an affluent estate miles away.
What Have We Done by Alex Finlay
Thriller
March 7, 2023
Three childhood friends, all adults now with diverse lives, are reunited by a deadly secret from the past. Someone is trying to kill them and the only way to save their lives may be to uncover the truth of their past at the group home they all once shared.
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
Literary Fiction
March 7, 2023
Three women from one wealthy Brooklyn family navigate the complexities of modern life. As they struggle to follow their hearts while living in New York’s one-percenters world, they must grapple with questions of family and class, first love, and self-discovery.
I Will Find You by Harlan Coben
Thriller
March 14, 2023
David Burroughs embarks on an impossible mission to find his son and prove his innocence. With the FBI hot on his trail, David races against time to uncover the truth behind Matthew’s disappearance and bring justice back into his life.
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Literary Fiction
March 14, 2023
William Waters’ life changes when he meets the Padavano sisters and their parents, who take him in as one of their own. But when tragedy strikes, it threatens not only his future but his newfound family’s loyalty to each other.
Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline
Historical Fiction
March 28, 2023
A sweeping saga of love, power, and fate set in Sicily in the late 1800s. As family secrets, forbidden love, loyalty, and revenge come to light, the lives of Franco, Gaetano, Mafalda, and Alfredo become intertwined in a powerful drama.
The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi
Historical Fiction
March 28, 2023
Set in Paris and India, this is the story of Radha as she embarks on her mission to create a new fragrance that could put her at the top of her field. But the one obstacle she can’t overcome is the secret son she left behind in India years ago —a son who is now on his way to Paris to find her.
The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
Contemporary Fiction
March 28, 2023
Tanner is a 21-year-old video game enthusiast who needs a place to live. When the opportunity arises to become a live-in caregiver for Louise, she takes it. As Tanner learns more about Louise, she unravels a mystery that leads both on an adventure-filled journey.
April 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
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.
Homecoming by Kate Morton
Historical Fiction
April 4, 2023
Set in the late 1950s in Adelaide Hills, Australia, the story begins with a shocking discovery at the grand house of Tambilla. Years later, Jess, a journalist, finds a book at her grandmother’s house with the story of the Turner Family Tragedy of Christmas Eve 1959 – and discovers a shocking connection between her family and the once-infamous event.
Tell Me What Really Happened by Chelsea Sedoti
YA Mistery
April 4, 2023
In the small town of Salvation Creek, there are stories about the mysterious woods surrounding it. Tales of people who have gone missing and never been seen again. When one of their friends vanishes after a night camping in the woods, four teens become suspects – and each has a different story to tell.
Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson
Historical Fiction
April 4, 2023
Set during the coronation year of Queen Elizabeth II, it follows the lives of three people living at London’s Blue Lion Hotel – Edie Howard, an owner struggling to save her hotel from financial ruin; Stella Donati, a young Italian photographer and Holocaust survivor; and James Geddes, a war hero, and gifted artist.
The Cuban Heiress by Chanel Cleeton
Historical Fiction
April 11, 2023
In 1934, a luxurious cruise turns deadly when two women’s pasts converge on a round-trip voyage from New York to Havana. As mysterious forces threaten their lives, Catherine Dohan and Elena Palacio must join forces to discover who wants them dead—and why.
The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelly
Historical Fiction
April 18, 2023
When the darkness of World War II descends on the world, two brave souls stand up and fight. Known as the Golden Doves, they became renowned across France for their courage in stealing Nazi secrets. But their courage will cost them everything.
Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon
Contemporary Fiction
April 25, 2023
Wren’s life is thrown into chaos when she discovers her fiancé is in love with someone else. Desperate for a fresh start, she travels to her dad’s farm in Indiana, where she meets Anders – a widower trying to come to terms with his own heartache. As their worlds collide and secrets begin to unravel, Wren must decide if she is brave enough to trust again.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Romance
April 25, 2023
Harriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they met in college—until they broke up five months ago. Without telling their best friends, they pretend to still be together while on a weeklong vacation at the Maine cottage that has been their yearly getaway for a decade.
Seven Girls Gone by Allison Brennan
Thriller
April 25, 2023
An explosive thriller from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan that follows a team of FBI agents and a local detective on their mission to uncover the truth behind a string of missing women in St. Augustine, Louisiana.
May 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
Literary Fiction
May 2, 2023
Nine strangers cross paths when they’re drawn to read the same book—a debut novel by an unknown author. Alice, the novel’s creator, is a young woman whose life has been upended by tragedy. As they read, her words touch each of the nine readers in different ways, inspiring them to make changes in their own lives.
Practice Make Perfect by Sarah Adams
Romance
May 2, 2023
On her quest to find the perfect guy, Annie Walker discovers that Will Griffin may just be her tutor in love. They embark on steamy practice dates and tutoring lessons together as Annie finds out there is more to Will than meets the eye.
Planes, Trains, and All the Feels by Livi Hart
Romance
May 23, 2023
Cassidy Bliss will do anything to get home in time for her sister’s wedding, even if it means sharing a rental car with Luke Carlisle – the jerk who cut her off in line at the airport. But, as they drive across the country, their crackling chemistry can’t be ignored.
The Senator’s Wife by Liv Constantine
Thriller
May 23, 2023
As Sloane and Senator Whit Montgomery settle into married life, their world is thrown into disarray when Sloane’s health takes a turn for the worse. Enter Athena Karras, who initially seems like the perfect home health aide – until Sloane begins to suspect something more sinister might be going on.
Fourteen Days by Margaret Atwood
Literary Fiction
May 30, 2023
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.
June 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain
Literary Fiction
June 6, 2023
A series of shocking events change the lives of four families in a well-to-do neighborhood. As the secrets and lies of their privileged lives unravel in the aftermath, they must confront what they have done—and its devastating consequences.
The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
Historical Fiction
June 13, 2023
Set in the 1950s in New York City, the story follows Marion Brooks, a young woman who dreams of escaping the confines of small-town life and pursuing her dream of becoming a Rockette at Radio City Music Hall. As Marion explores her new city, she finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and danger when the police ask her to help catch the notorious Big Apple Bomber.
The Last Lifeboat by Hazel Gaynor
Historical Fiction
June 13, 2023
Alice King and Lily Nichols never expected the true story of their lives to become legend. But when a Nazi U-boat torpedoes the S.S. Carlisle in 1940, carrying a ship of children bound for Canada, their courage and resilience will help them survive one of the greatest maritime disasters of World War II.
A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting
Romance
June 13, 2023
Kitty Hart is the internet-famous Kitty Whisperer, a cat-sitting expert whose business is booming. But when she meets her newest client Miles Thorn, a grumpy hockey nerd who doesn’t even like cats, sparks fly, and their lives are about to change for the better.
The Long Way Back by Nicole Baart
Thriller
June 13, 2023
Mother and daughter Charlie and Eva are thrust into fame when a stunning photo of Eva goes viral, and soon they are documenting life on the road in their vintage Airstream trailer. After two years of wandering, they temporarily settle down for Eva to finish her senior year of high school, but their idyllic happiness is shattered when Eva goes missing.
The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende
Historical Fiction
June 13, 2023
Two children, separated by time and circumstance, struggle to make their way in a world of fear and danger. Spanning from 1938 to 2019, the novel explores the devastating impact of war and immigration on one child’s life in Europe and another in the United States.
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Romance
June 13, 2023
Due to financial circumstances, Elsie Hannaway, a theoretical physicist takes on a second job as a fake girlfriend. Her two lives collide when she meets Jack Smith – the annoyingly attractive and arrogant brother of her favorite client – and discovers that he’s the same Jack Smith who ruined her mentor’s career.
The Spare Room by Andrea Bartz
Thriller
June 20, 2023
When Kelly Doyle’s new life in Philadelphia turns into a nightmare, she escapes to the remote Virginia mansion of her childhood friend Sabrina and her high-powered husband. There, Kelly falls for both her charming hosts, who seem to share her feelings, offering to open their marriage for her. But as their relationship deepens, so do the cracks in the story they tell her.
Have You Seen Her by Catherine McKenzie
Thriller
June 27, 2023
Cassie Peters returns to her hometown of Mammoth Lakes, California, seeking refuge and a new start. When she takes a position with Yosemite Search and Rescue, she’s brought back to a case she worked on ten years ago that still haunts her.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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