Spring is in the air, and so are freshly released books!

March 2025 is bringing a fantastic lineup of new fiction and nonfiction titles that are ready to shake up your TBR pile. Whether you’re craving a heart-pounding thriller, a sweeping historical epic, a thought-provoking memoir, or a deep dive into today’s biggest issues, this month’s releases have something for every kind of reader.

With bestselling authors returning and debut writers making a splash, these March 2025 book releases promise to be some of the most talked-about titles of the year. Get ready to discover your next great read—here are the must-read fiction and nonfiction books coming this month!

FICTION

MARCH 4

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Wild Dark Shore is a gripping, atmospheric novel that blends suspense, historical intrigue, and deep emotional storytelling. Set against a wild, untamed landscape, this novel explores secrets buried in the past and the haunting truths that refuse to stay hidden.

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Finlay Donovan may have secrets, but at least there's not a body in her backyard... yet. When her elderly, busybody neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty, suddenly finds herself at the center of a murder investigation, Finlay and her partner-in-crime (and nanny), Vero, want nothing to do with it. But when the police shift their focus to Finlay’s ex-husband, Steven, they have no choice but to dig into Mrs. Haggerty’s past—before someone starts digging into theirs.

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The limited deluxe edition of Fable for the End of the World is a collector's dream, featuring a holographic foil case, glitch-effect endpapers, custom-designed edges, and exclusive bonus content. This stunning edition of Ava Reid's latest dystopian romance—perfect for fans of The Last of Us and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes—is a must-have for any fan of dark, immersive storytelling. Ava Reid is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning.

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For fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and This Is How You Lose the Time War, Our Infinite Fates is a mesmerizing fantasy romance that weaves time, fate, and star-crossed love into a gripping story of survival and revenge.✨ Evelyn remembers all her past lives. She also remembers how each one ends—murdered by Arden, the supernatural being tethered to her fate.🔥 But this time, she refuses to die.

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In 1941 Emilia Romagna, Italy, Lili and Esti have been inseparable since their days at the University of Ferrara. When Esti has her son, Theo, the bond between them deepens, and the two women become as close as sisters. But as war rages across Europe, Mussolini's Racial Laws target Lili and Esti as descendants of an 'inferior' Jewish race. Despite the growing danger, life continues—until northern Italy is invaded by Germany, and everything changes.

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From the acclaimed author of Tender Is the Flesh comes The Unworthy—a gripping, psychological horror novel that blends dystopian survival, religious extremism, and feminist horror into a story that is both haunting and unshakable.📜 Inside the convent, the narrator is nothing. Outside, the world is worse.

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In a near-future society where dreams are used to predict crime, Sara is detained by the Risk Assessment Administration, accused of being a threat to her husband. As she battles for her freedom, a new arrival disrupts the facility, leading Sara to uncover dark secrets about the system holding her captive.

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From New York Times bestselling author and Hugo Award winner Amal El-Mohtar, The River Has Roots is a lush, lyrical fantasy about two sisters torn apart by love, duty, and the mysterious forces of Faerie.🏡 Thistleford thrives on its proximity to Faerie.With prosperity, joy, and uncommonly fair weather, the town flourishes—its bargain with the otherworld bringing more gifts than losses. But some debts are invisible until the cost becomes unbearable.

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🌊🌿 A Drowned Town. A Monster in the Water. A Girl Searching for Freedom. 🌿🌊From New York Times bestselling author Trang Thanh Tran, They Bloom at Night is a chilling, atmospheric horror novel set in a town swallowed by rising waters and haunted by secrets that refuse to stay buried.

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🤠🔥 A Marriage of Convenience. A Brooding Cowboy. A Love That Defies Expectations. 🔥🤠From New York Times bestselling author Elsie Silver, Wild Side is the third book in a captivating contemporary Western romance series, featuring four single dads, small-town charm, and slow-burn passion that’s impossible to resist.

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MARCH 11

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🌪️📖 A Prairie Witch. A Time-Traveling Camera. A Town on the Brink. 📖🌪️From Pulitzer finalist and bestselling author Karen Russell, The Antidote is a mesmerizing literary epic set against the backdrop of Black Sunday, the historic dust storm that devastated the Great Plains. Blending historical fiction, magical realism, and climate reckoning, this novel explores the violent past and uncertain future of a collapsing Nebraskan town.

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🏡💘 A Romance Writer in Crisis. A Grumpy Contractor. A Small Town Full of Shenanigans. 💘🏡From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score comes Story of My Life, a laugh-out-loud small-town romance perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Schitt’s Creek, and quirky rom-coms.📖 She writes love stories. She just never expected to live one.Hazel Hart, a bestselling romance novelist, has hit crippling writer’s block after a brutal breakup. With her career on the line and her deadline looming, she makes a bold move—buying a historic home online and escaping Manhattan for the tiny town of Story Lake, PA.

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MARCH 18

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🔥🎯 The Fifth Hunger Games Novel – Haymitch Abernathy’s Story Begins! 🎯🔥From #1 New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Collins comes Sunrise on the Reaping, a thrilling prequel that takes readers back to the Fiftieth Hunger Games, where a young Haymitch Abernathy is forced into the fight of his life.

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💔✨ A Lost Love. A Hidden Secret. A Journey That Changes Everything. ✨💔From New York Times bestselling author and Reese’s Book Club pick Jill Santopolo, The Love We Found is the long-awaited follow-up to The Light We Lost—a sweeping, emotional love story about fate, choice, and the past’s unrelenting grip on the present.

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📖✨ A Lost Mother. A Legendary Book. A Daughter’s Search for the Truth. ✨📖From New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry, The Story She Left Behind is a spellbinding historical mystery inspired by a true literary enigma. A tale of family, legacy, and the secrets hidden in stories, this novel weaves together a missing author, an invented language, and a daughter's quest for answers.

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Two Opposites, One Cozy Town, and a Little Girl Who Just Wants a FamilyAs Archer and Iris navigate their new roles, they clash, compromise, and uncover a connection neither expected. But is their growing bond just a temporary arrangement—or could Dream Harbor be the place where they both finally belong?✨ With heartwarming romance, small-town charm, and just the right dash of matchmaking magic, The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is the perfect feel-good read for spring!

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🚂✨ A Fateful Journey. A Doomed Train. A Moment That Changed History. ✨🚂From nationally bestselling and award-winning author Emma Donoghue, The Paris Express is a riveting historical novel based on the infamous 1895 Montparnasse train disaster—an event immortalized in surreal, extraordinary photographs.📜 A Train Bound for Paris, A Cast of Lives Intertwined.On a speeding train packed with passengers from across the world, destinies collide as politicians, medical students, anarchists, and dreamers hurtle toward an unthinkable disaster.

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🩸🔥 A Forgotten Massacre. A Vampire’s Justice. A Chilling Tale of Revenge. 🔥🩸From New York Times bestselling author and horror master Stephen Graham Jones, The Buffalo Hunter is a gripping historical horror novel about a vampire stalking the fields of the Blackfeet reservation, seeking justice for the forgotten dead.

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MARCH 25

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🌊💎 A Luxurious Island. A Family with Secrets. A Death That Won’t Stay Buried. 💎🌊From New York Times bestselling author Katy Hays (The Cloisters), Saltwater is a riveting psychological thriller set against the breathtaking cliffs of Capri, where wealth, power, and a decades-old crime threaten to unravel a family’s carefully constructed façade.

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☀️🏙️ One Summer. One Wall Apart. A Romance That’s Anything But Pretend. 🏙️☀️From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster, Summer in the City is a fast-paced, sizzling romantic comedy where a screenwriter with writer’s block and a tech billionaire with a PR problem find themselves one wall apart—and locked in a high-stakes, enemies-to-lovers game in the heart of New York City.

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NON FICTION

MARCH 4

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🕵️‍♀️📜 Covert Missions. Deception & Strategy. The Women Who Shaped WWII. 📜🕵️‍♀️From bestselling author Lisa Rogak, Propaganda Girls reveals the incredible untold story of four women who masterminded a secret psychological warfare campaign, using propaganda, forged documents, and misinformation to undermine Axis morale and help turn the tide of WWII.

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🌎✨ A Survivor’s Story. A Fight for Justice. A Memoir That Changes Everything. ✨🌎From Nobel Peace Prize nominee and renowned activist Amanda Nguyen, Saving Five is a powerful memoir of resilience, survival, and groundbreaking advocacy, chronicling her personal journey from trauma to triumph and the landmark legislation that changed the legal rights of sexual assault survivors across the U.S.

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🌿🐇 A Wild Hare. An Unlikely Friendship. A Journey of Freedom and Connection. 🐇🌿From political advisor and speechwriter Chloe Dalton, Raising Hare is a beautifully reflective memoir that explores trust, loss, and our deep, often forgotten bond with the natural world—through the unexpected companionship between a woman and a wild hare.

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MARCH 11

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🌸✨ Viral Sensation. Trans Icon. A Journey of Joy & Resilience. ✨🌸From actress, activist, and content creator Dylan Mulvaney, Paper Doll is a witty, heartfelt, and empowering memoir about girlhood, identity, and standing tall in the face of adversity—told with the unfiltered honesty and humor that made her a social media sensation.

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The Untold Story of America’s Most Powerful Broadcast Network. ✨📻From award-winning journalist Steve Oney, On Air is a deeply reported, decade-in-the-making history of National Public Radio (NPR)—tracing its rise, controversies, and lasting impact on American journalism and culture.

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MARCH 18

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🌍💉 The World’s Deadliest Disease. A Story of Inequality. A Call to Action. 💉🌍From #1 New York Times bestselling author and global health advocate John Green, Everything Is Tuberculosis is a deeply human and eye-opening exploration of the history, science, and social impact of one of the world’s oldest and deadliest diseases.

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🏛️✨ The Unsung Heroes of Government. The Work That Shapes Our Lives. ✨🏛️From bestselling author Michael Lewis and an all-star team of writers, Who Is Government? is a timely and compelling deep dive into the real people behind America’s vast government system—their challenges, triumphs, and the essential work they do to keep the country moving forward.

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📖⚖️ When Did the Civil War Truly End? The Answer May Surprise You. ⚖️📖From renowned historian Michael Vorenberg, a key source for Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, Lincoln’s Peace is a riveting exploration of how wars end, who gets to decide, and why defining peace is more complicated than we think.

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