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
March 2022 Upcoming Book Releases
One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
Contemporary Fiction
March 1, 2022
When her mother dies, Katy is left reeling just when she needs her the most. To make matters worse, they’ve scheduled a once-in-a-lifetime mother-daughter trip to Positano, the idyllic location where Carol spent the summer before meeting Katy’s father. She has been waiting for this trip for years, and now she is on her own. But as soon as she sets foot on the Amalfi Coast, she can feel her mother’s spirit.
The Night Shift by Alex Finlay
Mystery & Thriller
March 1, 2022
Four adolescent girls working the late shift are assaulted. Only one of them survives and a suspect vanishes without a trace. Fifteen years later, in the same town, four teenage employees working late at an ice cream store are murdered, and only one of them survives. Both survivors recall the murderer uttering just a few final remarks before he left: “Goodnight, pretty girl.”
Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
Historical Fiction
March 1, 2022
Jules Roth is a rising young journalist who has been given an unusual secret assignment from Dan Mansfield, the leading investigative reporter for decades. He needs her to find this painting stolen by the Nazis more than 75 years ago: legendary Expressionist artist Ernst Engel’s most famous work- Woman On Fire.
Truth and Other Lies by Maggie Smith
Women’s Fiction
March 8, 2022
Megan Barnes tries to reboot her life. When she’s offered a job by Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist Jocelyn Jones, Megan is pulled into the heady world of fame and glamour. But when an anonymous tweet brings everything crashing down, Megan must expose the lies.
The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
Mystery & Thriller
March 8, 2022
Marissa and Mathew Bishop seem like the perfect couple–until Marissa cheats. After a friend forwards an article about Avery, Marissa takes a chance on this maverick therapist, who lost her license due to controversial methods. When therapy starts all three are set on a collision course, because the biggest secrets in the room are still hidden, and it’s no longer simply a marriage that’s in danger.
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Peach Blossom Spring by Melissa Fu
Historical Fiction
March 15, 2022
A young wife and her son must flee their home because of the Japanese army coming. Years later, a father refuses to talk about his childhood, afraid that the weight of his history might drag his family down.
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
Mystery & Thriller
March 15, 2022
As the daughter of a legendary cartographer, Nell Young grew up hearing stories about the power of maps. When her father is suddenly killed, Nell discovers that he was hiding a map – one that leads to a mysterious collector who has been destroying every copy he can find.
The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton
Romance
March 15, 2022
The League of Gentlewomen Witches is a secret society of women who use witchcraft to improve the world. When the long-lost amulet of Black Beryl is discovered, it falls into the hands of Charlotte Pettifer, the future leader of the League.
Tell Me Everything by Erika Krouse
Memoir
March 15, 2022
This is a powerful and gripping read about one woman’s fight against sexual assault. Erica Krouse does an excellent job of portraying the intricate details of the investigation, as well as the emotional turmoil that accompanies it.
The Next Thing You Know by Jessica Strawser
Contemporary Fiction
March 22, 2022
Nova is an end-of-life doula, she helps terminally ill people make peace with their inevitable death. Singer-songwriter Mason Shaylor has recently vanished from the public eye, and helping him becomes Nova’s biggest challenge.
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The Wedding Veil by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Historical Fiction
March 29, 2022
New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey returns with a novel about four women across different generations, all connected by a family heirloom, as they each experience different turmoil in their lives.
What Happened to the Bennets by Lisa Scottoline
Mystery & Thriller
March 29, 2022
After being carjacked at gunpoint by members of a dangerous drug-trafficking organization, the Bennetts are forced to enter the witness protection program. But WITSEC was not designed to protect law-abiding families, and the Bennetts quickly fall apart.
Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Mystery & Suspense
March 29, 2022
Meddy Chan is getting married, but her aunts are back and this time they’re ready for anything, including the mafia. When Meddy overhears her wedding photographer talking about taking out a target, she realizes that things are not as they seem.
April 2022 Upcoming Book Releases
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth
Mystery & Thriller
April 5, 2022
Heart surgeon Stephen Aston is getting married again, but his daughters Tully and Rachel are determined to get to the truth about their family’s secrets – and who their father really is. With their mother in a precarious position, the sisters want to know about Heather, Stephen’s new wife and younger than both of them.
Sister Stardust by Jane Green
Women’s Fiction
April 5, 2022
Claire moves to London in search of adventure and stumbles upon Talitha Getty, an icon of the swinging ’60s. Talitha’s life seems perfect from a distance, but Claire quickly learns that there is much more to her than meets the eye.
Memphis by Chloé Tara M. Stringfellow
Literary Fiction
April 5, 2022
Told from the perspective of several different narrators, each with their own unique voice, Memphis weaves a complex and intimate portrait of a family struggling to grapple with their past while also trying to move forward.
Easy Beauty by Chloé Cooper Jones
Memoir
April 5, 2022
A powerful memoir that recounts her experiences as a person with a disability. The book discusses the various challenges that she has faced in her life, including the pain she endures on a daily basis, as well as the judgments and pity she has often received from others because of her appearance.
The No-Show by Beth O’Leary
Romance
April 12, 2022
Three women – Siobhan, Miranda, and Jane – all waiting for their respective dates, who never show up. Through their individual stories, the novel explores the different ways in which we search for love and how it can sometimes be difficult to find.
Shadows of Berlin by David R. Gillham
Historical Fiction
April 19, 2022
A young woman’s journey to survival and redemption. Rachel Perlman is a Holocaust survivor who has fled to New York City in search of a new life. But the ghosts of her past haunt her, and she must come to terms with the choices she made to survive the war.
An Honest Lie by Tarryn Fisher
Mystery & Thriller
April 26, 2022
Living at the top of Tiger Mountain, Rainy is able to hide from the disturbing past she wants to forget. But when Braithe doesn’t return to the hotel room after a night in Vegas, Rainy gets a text message from her phone saying that someone has her – and Rainy knows why.
The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon
Mystery & Thriller
April 26, 2022
Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the story follows Gran, a psychiatrist who adopts a child, Iris, who begins to exhibit strange and unnerving behavior. The family soon discovers that Iris is not what she seems and that she may be connected to a series of disturbing events in the town.
Little Souls by Sandra Dallas
Historical Fiction
April 26, 2022
Set in the time of the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic, the story follows the lives of two sisters, Helen and Lutie, who move to Denver from Iowa after their parents’ deaths. As the flu ravages the city, the sisters find themselves thrust into caring for a small child, Dorothy.
The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
Historical Fiction
April 26, 2022
A sweeping historical novel that spans two centuries and tells the story of a family’s secrets, heartbreak, and redemption. The novel begins in present-day Italy, where Matelda Cabrelli, the family’s matriarch, is facing the end of her life. Matelda is determined to share a long-held secret with her family about her own mother’s great love story.
The Wrong Victim by Allison Brennan
Mystery & Thriller
April 26, 2022
Nine people board a charter sightseeing boat to take a tour of the San Juan Islands; twenty minutes later, the boat explodes. Now it’s up to the FBI Mobile Response Team to find out who committed this targeted act of domestic terrorism and why, before they strike again.
May 2022 Upcoming Book Releases
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Romance
May 3, 2022
Told from the perspectives of two rival literary agents who are unexpectedly thrown together in a small town in North Carolina, this clever and captivating story will keep you on the edge of your seat as Nora and Charlie navigate their way through unexpected twists and turns.
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
YA Fiction
May 3, 2022
Chloe Green is determined to win valedictorian at her new school against her nemesis, Shara Wheeler. But when Shara suddenly kisses Chloe and disappears, Chloe begins to suspect there’s more to her new home than she realized.
By The Book by Jasmine Guillory
Romance
May 3, 2022
Overworked and underpaid, Izzy is tired of being one of the only Black employees at her company. When she overhears her boss complaining about a high-profile author who has failed to deliver his manuscript, Izzy sees an opportunity to get the promotion she deserves.
Family of Liars by E. Lockhart
Young Adult
May 3, 2022
The thrilling prequel to the smash-hit New York Times bestseller We Were Liars. Set on a windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts, Family of Liars follows another generation of Sinclairs as they grapple with the dark secrets that have haunted their family for decades.
Our Last Days in Barcelona by Chanel Cleeton
Historical Fiction
May 24, 2022
A stunning exploration of the bonds between sisters, mothers, and daughters, and the secrets we choose to keep from the ones we love the most. Told in alternating timelines—from the perspectives of Isabel Perez in 1964 and her mother, Alicia Perez in 1936.
The Favor by Nora Murphy
Mystery & Thriller
May 31, 2022
Told from the perspective of Leah and McKenna, The Favour explores the complex dynamics of power and control that underpin abusive relationships, showing how these toxic relationships can destroy both mental and physical health.
June 2022 Upcoming Book Releases
The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark
Mystery & Thriller
June 21, 2022
Two women’s lives converging with one motive: to take the other down. A most anticipated domestic thriller that dives deep into the psyches and motivations of two women and their unwavering quest to seek justice for the past and rewrite the future.
July 2022 Upcoming Book Releases
The It Girl by Ruth Ware
Mystery & 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 12, 2022
A most anticipated book release from the author of Mexican Gothic. 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. As passions ignite, the group of humans and hybrids must grapple with what it means to be human.
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