Notes from the Shelf

As we turn the page to 2025, the literary world is brimming with exciting new releases that promise to captivate readers. From debut authors making their mark to returning favorites continuing their beloved series or exploring fresh narratives, 2025’s fiction lineup is one for the books. Whether you’re a fan of heart-pounding thrillers, historical dramas, or epic romances, these 25 anticipated titles are bound to spark your curiosity and fill your TBR list.

1. Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
   Expected publication January 7 2025, YA Fantasy. Set in the world of Daughter of the Moon Goddess, but is a stand-alone novel
2. A Language of Dragons by SF Williamson
   Expected publication January 7 2025, YA Fantasy. Debut novel
3. Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
   Expected publication January 14 2025, Horror. Author of Horrorstor, among others
4. Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
   Expected publication January 14 2025, Fantasy. Author of The Beginning of Always, among others
5. The Favorites by Layne Fargo
   Expected publication January 14 2025, Contemporary Fiction. Author of They Never Learn, among others
6. Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray
   Expected publication February 4 2025, YA Historical Fiction. Author of The Diviners series, among others
7. Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
   Expected publication February 11 2025, Romance/Horror/Thriller. This is the last book in the Ruinous Love trilogy (Butcher and Blackbird series)
8. Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli
   Expected publication February 18 2025, YA Romantasy. This is book 2 to the Crimson Moth series (final book)
9. Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven
   Expected publication March 4 2025, YA Romantasy. Author of The Society for Soulless Girls, among others
10. Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
    Expected publication March 18 2025, YA Fantasy. This is Haymitch’s story from The Hunger Games
11. The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
    Expected publication March 18 2025, Historical Fiction/Horror. Author of The Only Good Indians, among others
12. Early Thirties by Josh Duboff
    Expected publication March 18 2025, Contemporary Romance. Debut novel
13. Tilt by Emma Pattee
    Expected publication March 25 2025, Contemporary Fiction/Suspense. Debut novel from climate journalist
14. The Sirens by Emilia Hart
    Expected publication April 1 2025, Fantasy/Historical Fiction. Author of Weyward
15. Gifted and Talented by Olivie Blake
    Expected publication April 1 2025, Fantasy. Newest book from the author of The Atlas Six trilogy, among others
16. Boys with Sharp Teeth by Jenni Howell
    Expected publication April 8 2025, YA Mystery/Fantasy. Debut novel
17. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
    Expected publication April 22 2025, Romance. Author of Funny Story, among others
18. The Floating World by Axie Oh
    Expected publication April 29 2025, YA Fantasy. First book in The Floating World series book; author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, among others
19. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
    Expected publication June 3 2025, Historical Fiction. Author of Daisy Jones & The Six, among others
20. With a Vengeance by Riley Sager
    Expected publication June 10 2025, Thriller/Mystery. Author of Survive the Night, among others
21. Bury Our Bones in Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
    Expected publication June 10 2025, Fantasy. Author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, among others
22. A Theory of Dreaming by Ava Reid
    Expected publication August 5 2025, YA Fantasy. This is book 2 of A Study in Drowning series
23. Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
    Expected publication August 7 2025, Romantasy. This is book 3 for the Assistant to the Villian series
24. Katabasis by R. F. Kuang
    Expected publication August 28 2025, Fantasy. Author of The Poppy War trilogy, among others
25. The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee
    expected publication October 9 2025, Science Fiction. Author of The Green Bone Saga, among others

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