As I look at ice and snow outside my window right now, I cannot help but long for longer, warmer days – and the books that get published during the spring season. I have several books that I am looking forward to in a few different genres that release in the magical month of March where we start to see the world thaw and things come back to life. Check out my list below of the ones I am most looking forward to, and let me know if I missed any that you are anticipating!
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ONE ITALIAN SUMMER by REBECCA SERLE
Genre: Contemporary fiction/romance
Publication Date: March 1, 2022
I liked Serle’s debut, The Dinner List, and really enjoyed In Five Years. Her books typically have some heavy content in them, so proceed with caution. It won’t be a light, fluffy read like the cover may portray. Check out the synopsis on Goodreads and if you feel compelled to purchase it, both Amazon and Bookshop.org have it available for preorder!
BEING MARY BENNET by JC Peterson
Genre: Young adult contemporary, retelling
Publication date: March 8, 2022
I’ve only read one or two retellings in my day, but I am very intrigued by this one! It features a meet cute in an animal shelter, something my animal loving heart is so down with. Preorder available through both Amazon and Bookshop.org!
THE SUITE SPOT by Trish Doller
Genre: Contemporary fiction/romance
Publication Date: March 8, 2022
Doller’s last book, Float Plan made my top 10 of 2021, so I already preordered The Suite Spot last August. This follows the sister of the main character from Float Plan, and I believe is already set to have a third book in the series! It is easily one of my most anticipated books of the year. Available at both Amazon and Bookshop.org for preorder!
SADIE ON A PLATE by Amanda Elliot
Genre: Adult Romance
Publication Date: March 15, 2022
This book sounds like it’ll make me hungry and should also be compulsively readable. Berkley publishes some of the best contemporary romances I’ve read, and I am sure this one will be no different. It is available for preorder both via Amazon and Bookshop.org right now!
THE BOOK OF COLD CASES by Simone St. James
Genre: Adult mystery/thriller
Publication Date: March 15, 2022
I really enjoyed the spooky vibes of The Broken Girls when I read it in 2019, so I’m looking forward to picking this one with a storyline a fictional true crime blogger! Another hot release from Berkley, this one is sure to receive high praise from many. Preorder on Amazon or Bookshop.org!
WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL BY THE SEA by Jenny Colgan
Genre: Adult fiction
Publication Date: March 29, 2022
The first book in a 4 part series about an English boarding school by the sea, this one should give ocean and school day vibes all in one. Colgan is known for writing warm, comforting books, and I am sure this one will be no different! Preorders available on Amazon and Bookshop.org right now!
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