The Hottest New Book Releases Coming Your Way
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Do you get as excited about new book releases as I do? I’m unsure whether it’s the smell of the pages as you fan through a just-off-the-press hardcover or the potential thrill of the story itself.
No matter how tall my current TBR pile is, there’s just something irresistible about brand-new book releases. How about you?
If you’re as excited about new releases as I am, you’ll love this list of upcoming book releases that have caught my attention. Because, if you’re like me, you’re operating under FOMO (fear of missing out) concerning books. And we have so much to look forward to here!
You see, I spend a lot of time searching around various bookish publications for the diamonds in the rough, and any other gems that can be found along the way, and then I add them to this list. Each month I update it, moving the already published books to our monthly features and adding new titles scheduled for publication later in the year.
I love the anticipation of the books that are coming soon 🙂
Our taste in book genres may not be identical, but that’s OK. I try and fill up my list with a variety of different genres and things that look interesting to me, and hopefully to you as well. The beauty of reading? There’s truly something for all of us 🙂
If you’re after books that have already hit the shelves this year, you can find them in one of my annual Top Book Releases for each year posts. Like the Top 2024 Book Releases, for example.
I mean, who wants to miss out on new books, right?
Contents
September 2024 Upcoming Book Releases
On The Hunt by Iris Johansen
- September 3, 2024 – Mystery/Thriller
Kira Drake arrives in Paris with her highly trained Golden Retriever, Mack, to investigate a devastating museum bombing near the Eiffel Tower. Unbeknownst to her, Jack Harlan, a wealthy man driven by personal loss, is also on the trail. Harlan’s brother was murdered during the theft of a world-changing scientific discovery, and he has spent four years tracking the same man responsible for this bombing. Despite her reservations, Kira is persuaded by Harlan to pursue the investigation for his own motives. As they team up, Kira seeks justice, while Harlan may be driven by a desire for vengeance.
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
- September 3, 2024 – Literary Fiction
Retired math teacher Grace Winters inherits a dilapidated house on a Mediterranean island from a long-lost friend. Driven by curiosity, she travels to Ibiza with no guidebook and no plan. Amidst the island’s rugged hills and golden beaches, Grace seeks answers about her friend’s mysterious life and death. What she discovers is beyond her wildest dreams, but to embrace this astonishing truth, she must confront her own past. This captivating tale, brimming with wonder and adventure, explores hope and the transformative power of new beginnings.
The Hidden Girl by Lucinda Riley
- September 12, 2024 – Fiction
Leah Thompson’s beauty captivates the influential Delancey family, altering her life forever. Rising to fame in the modeling world, Leah enjoys a glamorous life from Milan to New York. However, her past, entangled with a tragic World War II story of two siblings in Poland, casts a long shadow. As secrets spanning generations unravel, Leah is haunted by a forgotten prophecy and must confront her fate to change the course of her destiny.
The Banned Books Club by Brenda Novak
- September 17, 2024 – Romance
Gia Rossi returns to Wakefield, Iowa, to help care for her ailing mother despite a scandal that drove her away years ago. Her homecoming stirs old tensions, particularly around the Banned Books Club she founded in high school and her former teacher, Mr. Hart, whom she accused of sexual misconduct. When her sister Margot abruptly leaves town, Gia discovers the hidden struggles in Margot’s life and resolves to support her. As the community takes sides, Gia finds unexpected allies and learns that standing up for the truth can lead to love and acceptance in the town she thought had turned its back on her.
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
- September 24, 2024 – Fiction
Brothers Peter and Ivan Koubek navigate their grief and complex lives after their father’s death. Peter, a successful Dublin lawyer in his thirties, struggles with insomnia and balancing his relationships with Sylvia, his first love, and Naomi, a carefree college student. Ivan, a socially awkward twenty-two-year-old chess player, meets Margaret, an older woman with a turbulent past, and their lives quickly intertwine. As they cope with loss, desire, and new possibilities, the brothers explore how much one life can hold without breaking.
Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks
- September 24, 2024 – Romance
Army Ranger Tanner Hughes, a lifelong wanderer, is urged by his late grandmother to find where he belongs and seek out the father he never knew. Intrigued, Tanner heads to Asheboro, North Carolina, where he meets Kaitlyn Cooper, a doctor and single mom, sparking an immediate connection. Nearby, eighty-three-year-old Jasper, living in solitude with his dog Arlo, is obsessed with protecting a legendary white deer spotted in the forest, a symbol deeply tied to his family history. As their lives intertwine, none anticipate the miracles that will change their futures forever.
October 2024 Upcoming Book Releases
Betrayal At Blackthorn Park by Julia Kelly
- October 1, 2024 – Historical Fiction/Historical Mystery
Freshly graduated spy Evelyne Redfern is eager for her first field assignment. However, her excitement fades when she’s tasked with a simple security test at Blackthorn Park, a requisitioned manor in Sussex. Paired with the annoyingly charming agent David Poole, Evelyne soon discovers that the facility, involved in secret weapons research, is of critical importance due to an impending visit from Winston Churchill. The assignment takes a dark turn when Blackthorn Park’s chief engineer is found dead. Evelyne and David must unravel the layers of deception to uncover the truth and prevent a disaster that could alter the war’s outcome.
Triangle by Danielle Steel
- October 1, 2024 – Contemporary Women’s Fiction/Romance
Paris gallery owner Amanda Delanoe’s life is upended as she nears her fortieth birthday. Despite a successful career and the companionship of her dog, Lulu, love remains elusive until she meets charming Olivier Saint Albin and reconnects with her old flame, Tom Quinlan. Complications arise with Olivier’s marital status, and Amanda begins receiving threatening phone calls and experiences a break-in at her apartment. As danger closes in, Amanda must uncover whether the threat comes from an old love, a new love, or a stranger, while relying on her fun-loving friend Pascal Leblanc for support.
What Does It Feel Like by Sophie Kinsella
- October 8, 2024 – Romance
Successful novelist Eve wakes up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there, only to learn from her devoted husband that she has undergone surgery to remove a malignant brain tumor. As she relearns to walk, talk, and write, Eve grapples with her diagnosis and how to share it with her beloved children. Through a series of brief, poignant anecdotes, Eve recalls what truly matters: cherished moments with her husband, family game nights, and indulging in small joys. This extraordinary, heartwarming novel navigates the complexities of grief while celebrating the beauty of life, leaving readers both heartbroken and uplifted.
The Last One At The Wedding by Jason Rekulak
- October 8, 2024 – Mystery/Thriller
Frank Szatowski is stunned when his estranged daughter, Maggie, invites him to her wedding after three years of silence. Overjoyed and eager to mend their relationship, Frank travels to a luxurious, secluded estate in New Hampshire, only to discover that Maggie is marrying Aidan Gardner, the son of a famous tech billionaire. Feeling out of place, Frank struggles to reconnect with Maggie and understand her new family. Aidan’s evasiveness, Maggie’s distance, and the locals’ hostility toward the Gardners heighten Frank’s unease. As he digs deeper into the family’s secrets, Frank risks pushing Maggie away forever. This gripping thriller delves into the complexities of family dynamics and suspense.
A Winter Wish by Emily Stone
- October 15, 2024 – Romance
Lexie is taken aback when she inherits half of her estranged father’s holiday travel company, specializing in global holiday traditions. The other half is left to Theo, a handsome but irritable young executive. Forced to collaborate for a year as stipulated in the will, Lexie initially plans to leave once the time is up. However, the company’s mission begins to resonate with her wanderer’s spirit. During a work trip to Spain, undeniable chemistry sparks between Lexie and Theo, challenging their initial judgments and blurring the lines between business and pleasure in this heartwarming holiday romance.
In Too Deep by Lee Child & Andrew Child
- October 22, 2024 – Mystery/Thriller
Jack Reacher wakes up in darkness, handcuffed to a makeshift bed with no memory of how he got there. His right arm is badly injured, and his possessions are missing. The last thing he remembers is the car he hitched a ride in being run off the road, resulting in the driver’s death. Mistaken for the driver’s accomplice, his captors tend to his wounds, intending to make him talk. However, they have grossly underestimated Reacher, and their plan is set to backfire spectacularly.
The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny
- October 29, 2024 – Mystery/Thriller
Relentless phone calls disrupt a warm August morning in Three Pines. Armand Gamache, head of homicide at the Sûreté, finally answers, shattering the peace with his anger. This sets off a chain of events: a missing coat, an intruder alarm, a cryptic note, a puzzling list, and ultimately, a murder. Gamache, with Jean-Guy Beauvoir and Isabelle Lacoste, faces a threat far greater than any single crime. As friends turn suspicious and enemies seem trustworthy, they navigate a web of deception, racing across Québec to prevent a catastrophe affecting both cities and villages.
November 2024 Upcoming Book Releases
The Author’s Guide To Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig & Karen White
- November 5, 2024 – Mystery
The sensational murder of literary superstar Brett Saffron Presley at Castle Kinloch shocks everyone. Found dead under bizarre circumstances, Presley’s death implicates the castle or one of its guests. Detective Chief Inspector Euan McIntosh must interrogate three American novelists: erotica writer Kat de Noir, cozy mystery author Cassie Pringle, and historical fiction writer Emma Endicott. As their stories don’t add up, McIntosh grows more suspicious. This locked-room mystery blends literary satire with unexpected friendship and romance, uncovering why these authors truly came to Castle Kinloch.
To Die For by David Baldacci
- November 12, 2024 – Mystery/Thriller
Travis Devine, known for his mission success, is sent to Seattle to assist the FBI in escorting twelve-year-old orphan Betsy Odom to meet her uncle, who is under federal investigation. Devine hopes this low-key assignment will keep him off the radar of a dangerous enemy—the girl on the train. As he spends time with Betsy, he begins to question the suspicious circumstances surrounding her parents’ deaths. Digging deeper, Devine uncovers a vast conspiracy. With the impending confrontation with the girl on the train, Devine must discern between friends and enemies, realizing they might be one and the same.
We Three Queens by Rhys Bowen
- November 19, 2024 – Historical Fiction/Historical Mystery
New mother Lady Georgiana “Georgie” Rannoch is plunged into a mystery when a murder occurs during the filming of a movie on her estate. It’s late 1936, and King Edward’s love affair with the American divorcée Wallis Simpson threatens his crown. Confiding in Georgie’s husband Darcy, Edward asks the couple to hide Wallis while he decides his next move. Unbeknownst to them, a film crew is shooting a movie about Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn on the grounds. Balancing the secrecy of Wallis’s presence and raising a newborn becomes even more challenging when a film star is found murdered. Georgie must solve the crime to prevent scandal from engulfing the royal family and her own.
Now Or Never by Janet Evanovich
- November 19, 2024 – Mystery/Thriller
Stephanie Plum is engaged to both Morelli and Ranger, unsure how to resolve her dilemma. Immersing herself in bounty hunter work, she chases a mix of fugitives: Eugene Fleck, an influencer possibly moonlighting as Robin Hoody; Bruno Jug, a produce mogul allegedly trafficking young girls; and Zoran, a laundromat manager and self-proclaimed vampire. With help from Lula, Connie, and Grandma Mazur, Stephanie navigates these cases while grappling with her romantic entanglement. As danger and secrets mount, she must choose between the two men she loves before time runs out.
Christmas With the Queen by Hazel Gaynor & Heather Webb
- November 19, 2024 – Historical Fiction
It’s December 1952, and Queen Elizabeth II prepares for her first Christmas broadcast, a tradition from her late father. As Britain seeks postwar change, the queen must adapt the broadcast for modern times. At Sandringham House, old friends Jack Devereux and Olive Carter reunite. Olive, a single mother and aspiring BBC reporter, hopes to cover the royal event, but an encounter with the queen leaves her doubting her career. Jack, a widowed chef, joins the royal kitchens, rekindling his passion for cooking with encouragement from friends. Over the next five Christmases, Jack and Olive grow closer, but Olive’s secret threatens their bond. By Christmas 1957, as the Queen’s first televised speech airs, a final, transformative gift awaits.
Trial By Fire by Danielle Steel
- November 19, 2024 – Contemporary Women’s Fiction
Dahlia de Beaumont, a 56-year-old CEO of a prestigious Parisian perfume company, has dedicated her life to her business and her four adult children. On a routine business trip to San Francisco, brush fires in Napa Valley inspire her to help, leading to unexpected and life-threatening consequences. Forced to stay in San Francisco, Dahlia forms new connections and reevaluates her life, ultimately discovering a fresh perspective on what truly matters. This uplifting novel explores how unforeseen challenges can lead to personal growth and new opportunities for love.
The Mirror by Nora Roberts
- November 19, 2024 – Contemporary Women’s Fiction/Romance
Sonya MacTavish inherits a sprawling Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine, unaware that it’s haunted. The footsteps, slamming doors, and mysterious music she encounters are real. In her dreams, she glimpses the past, finds portraits of brides, and is drawn to an antique mirror she senses holds dark family secrets. One night, Sonya steps through the mirror into the past, witnessing a bride’s murder on her wedding day—a centuries-old curse destined to repeat. To break the curse, Sonya must solve the puzzle, or the tragic history will continue to unfold.
The House Of Cross by James Patterson
- November 25, 2024 – Mystery/Thriller
Supreme Court candidates are being brutally murdered, and it’s up to Detective Alex Cross and John Sampson to crack the case. As the president-elect prepares for her inauguration in Washington, DC, the highly confidential list of candidates becomes crucial evidence in Cross’s most challenging investigation yet. With one candidate gunned down, another stabbed, and a third killed on a city street, Cross, the FBI’s top criminal behavior expert, must delve into the mind of a diabolical killer to protect his family, city, and country.
December 2024 Upcoming Book Releases
When We Had Forever by Shaylin Gandhi
- December 10, 2024 – Fiction
Mina Drake is still engulfed in grief six months after her husband Michael’s fatal car crash. Amid constant reminders of their life together, she wrestles with a painful suspicion—that their marriage had ended long before the accident. A chance discovery in Michael’s office and the return of his estranged brother, Grayson, a tattooed and scarred photographer, start to unravel the mystery. As Mina feels an unexpected attraction to Grayson, long-buried secrets emerge, challenging everything she believed about her marriage and the nature of unconditional love.
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