New fiction book releases this week

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This Week’s New Fiction Book Releases

Week of March 17, 2026

Explore the newest novels released this week, sorted by genre:

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Thriller and mystery

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Missing by E.A. Jackson

Missing by E.A. Jackson

When baby Bella Carpenter was returned, the world celebrated. Only DI Martha Allen suspected something was wrong. Thirty years later, Nell Beatty’s death proves she might have been right.

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The Plans I Have for You by Lai Sanders

The Plans I Have for You by Lai Sanders

One viral subway meltdown ruins Shelley Hu’s life. Sophia Moon offers her a second chance—and a carefully crafted revenge that may destroy her completely.

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A Place to Die For by A.M. Strong

A Place to Die For by A.M. Strong

Jordan and Sam finally found their dream Boston apartment. But the Glendale has an empty unit no one will discuss—and Jordan can’t shake the feeling she’s being watched.

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Literary & contemporary

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Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg

Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg

From the bestselling author of The Story of Arthur Truluv and Open House

In her final weeks, Flo Greene writes letters to Ruthie, revealing the hidden truths behind her marriage—and urging Ruthie to rethink the life she’s about to abandon.

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Hooked by Asako Yuzuki

Hooked by Asako Yuzuki

From the bestseller author of Butter

Eriko has the perfect life—except for one thing: she’s desperately lonely. When she finally befriends blogger Shoko, admiration slowly twists into something far more dangerous.

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Under Water by Tara Menon

Under Water by Tara Menon

Marissa and Arielle once shared an unbreakable bond beneath Thailand’s waves—until disaster struck. Years later, as another crisis approaches New York, Marissa must face the past she never escaped.

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I Am Agatha by Nancy Foley

I Am Agatha by Nancy Foley

Agatha came to Mesa Portales to escape the world. Then Alice entered her life—and when she vanishes, Agatha refuses to let anyone else decide her fate.

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Historical fiction

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The Shock of the Light by Lori Inglis Hall

The Shock of the Light by Lori Inglis Hall

Tessa went to France as a spy and never returned. Years later, her brother Theo refuses to stop asking what really happened.

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Paradiso 17 by Hannah Lillith Assadi

Paradiso 17 by Hannah Lillith Assadi

From Palestine to New York, Sufien spends a lifetime searching for home, love, and meaning while exile quietly shapes every path he takes.

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Romance

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Love Song by Elle Kennedy

Love Song by Elle Kennedy

From bestselling author Elle Kennedy comes this story where old feelings and unresolved history collide

When college junior Blake escapes to Tahoe to heal, she never expects her ex-crush Wyatt to crash her summer—or to fall for him all over again.

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A Latte Like Love by Michelle C. Harris

A Latte Like Love by Michelle C. Harris

Audrey Adams knows all her customers—especially Theo Sullivan, the masked artist who never drinks his coffee. When he vanishes after a painful secret slips out, Audrey refuses to let him disappear.

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The Fortune Flip by Lauren Kung Jessen

The Fortune Flip by Lauren Kung Jessen

Hazel Yen’s life is a streak of bad luck—until a chance kiss with Logan Wells flips her fortune overnight. Unfortunately, Logan’s luck starts crashing just as fast.

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Fantasy & Sci-Fi

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Innamorata by Ava Reid

Innamorata by Ava Reid

From the bestselling author of A Study in Drowning and Lady Macbeth

The dead still whisper. The conqueror reigns. And Agnes must choose: obedience to her orders—or the fire of a love that could destroy them all.

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Only Spell Deep by Ava Morgyn

Only Spell Deep by Ava Morgyn

From the bestselling author of The Bane Witch

Seventeen years after a fire destroyed everything, Jude is summoned back to magic, secrets, and the house she swore never to see again. Some pasts refuse to stay buried.

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The Book of Fallen Leaves by A.S. Tamaki

The Book of Fallen Leaves by A.S. Tamaki

A fantasy retelling of an ancient Samurai saga

When vengeance calls, the living and the dead answer, and Sen and Rui will face a war that will tear the empire—and themselves—apart.

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The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale by C.M. Waggoner

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale by C.M. Waggoner

Prophecies. Talking chipmunks. A suspiciously perfect prince. Gretsella knows a disaster when she sees one—and stopping her beloved son from becoming king might save everyone.

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Mayhem and the Mortal by Shanora Williams

Mayhem and the Mortal by Shanora Williams

To break her sister’s curse, Zaira must survive The Shallows with Thane Valkor, a sorcerer whose magic kills quietly. The path is deadly. Trusting him might be worse.

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Cozy mystery

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Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson

Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson

Ernest came for a bank robbery. Instead, he got a locked room, a dead body, and a room full of suspects who may have planned the crime.

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Stakeouts and Strollers by Rob Phillips

Stakeouts and Strollers by Rob Phillips

Charlie Shaw can handle diapers, deadlines, and sleepless nights. But helping Friday find her missing father might be the case that destroys everything he loves.

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Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line by Elle Cosimano

Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line by Elle Cosimano

The highly anticipated next installment in the beloved Finlay Donovan series

Nanny Vero faces prison for a sorority theft she didn't commit. With a stalker and weak alibi, Finlay must prove her innocence fast.
Part of the Finlay Donovan series

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Horror

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You Did Nothing Wrong by C.G. Drews

You Did Nothing Wrong by C.G. Drews

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Elodie finally has the perfect life—until Jude hears voices in the walls and the house begins to feel alive. Some homes keep secrets. Some secrets destroy families.

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Mother Is Watching by Karma Brown

Mother Is Watching by Karma Brown

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When Tilly begins restoring a mysterious painting called The Mother, strange visions follow. Soon she realizes the artwork isn’t broken—it’s watching.

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I Love You Don't Die by Jade Song

I Love You Don't Die by Jade Song

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Vicky collects objects for the dead, but it’s the living who confuse her—especially when love becomes something she might destroy.

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