Spring can’t get here fast enough—especially when it’s bringing such a fantastic crop of books with it. Here at We Are Bookish, we know how much NetGalley members enjoy looking ahead at what’s to come, which is why we’ve rounded up 30 books across a variety of genres that members will want to have on their radar for their spring TBR. Many of these are even available for request on NetGalley!
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Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh
No good deed goes unpunished in Steve Cavanagh’s thrilling latest. An influencer claims she’s being framed for murder, and there’s a chance it’s tied to the helping hand she unknowingly gave to a killer.
Thirty Love by Tom Vellner
If Heated Rivalry put you in the mood for more gay sports romances, this rom-com about tennis rivals who realize they could be something more is a must-read for your spring TBR.
Whidbey by T Kira Madden
T Kira Madden’s debut novel offers a nuanced look at the impact of child sexual abuse through two women impacted by it and their reactions to the sudden and brutal murder of their abuser.
Forgive-Me-Not by Mari Costa
Clear your schedules, readers. There’s a new Fonda Lee book—a dystopian epic sci-fi about a samurai’s last mission—and we bet you won’t want to put it down until you’re finished.
Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola
Sola Longe is estranged from her family, but a trip to Chicago leads her to join them for Thanksgiving. One explosive meal later, they all must contend with their past and connections to each other.
Spoiled Milk by Avery Curran
Something is rotten at the Briarley School for Girls. After the sudden death of a student, the girls summon her spirit and learn that there are more dangers to come, and they might not all make it out alive.
A Curse of Beasts and Magic by Jeaniene Frost
Pitched as “‘Beauty and the Beast’ meets The Witcher,” this romantasy features a heroine hiding a Beast inside her and the Warden tasked with guarding the wall between our world and one of deadly creatures
Year of the Mer by L. D. Lewis
A dark reimagining of The Little Mermaid? We’re sold! When Yemi’s throne is stolen from her, she is tempted by a deal from a sea witch that promises her everything she desires… at a cost.
What We Did to Survive by Megan Lally
An idyllic vacation turns into a nightmare in this YA thriller. Four teens charter a yacht to make the most of the final day of their trip, only to be caught in a deadly storm that throws them off track.
Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez
Xochitl Gonzalez explores the cost of the American Dream through the eyes of 26-year-old Alicia, who finds herself drawn to the glamorous life of a woman living across the street.
A Murder Most Camp by Nicolas DiDomizio
After he’s cut off, Mikey has to prove he can contribute good to the world to get his inheritance. He expects it’ll be hard work being a camp counselor, but what he doesn’t expect is to uncover a murder.
Revive Me by J.L. Seegars
Romance readers, don’t miss out on this first book in a trilogy following the relationship between Mallory and Christopher, who let their walls down when they agree to a fake dating scheme.
Ode to the Half-Broken by Suzanne Palmer
Decades after the world nearly ended, a worn-down robot, a cyborg dog, and a human mechanic come together upon realizing that evil may be awakening and creating trouble for their healing world.
That Which Feeds Us by Keala Kendall
Journey to Hawaii in this YA supernatural thriller about a teen who is investigating the disappearance of her twin sister and finds herself at a luxury resort with a dark history.
The Mountains We Call Home by Kim Michele Richardson
Return to the world of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek in this standalone companion novel that examines life in incarceration and Cussy Lovett’s time as a prison librarian.
Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker
In this horror novel, a house in Japan connects a man living in 2026 (who may have killed his roommate) with a samurai in 1877 (who is being haunted by a monster with her father’s face).
A Lady for All Seasons by TJ Alexander
TJ Alexander wrote one of our favorite books of last year, and we can’t wait to dive into their latest queer historical romance, following the legendary gossip collector Verbena Montrose.
Nobody’s Baby by Olivia Waite
There’s a mystery afoot aboard the interstellar passenger liner, the HMS Fairweather, and detective Dorothy Gentleman is on the case to uncover who left her nephew with an abandoned baby.
To Steal a Throne by Gabi Burton
YA readers looking for their next fantasy should add this book to their TBRs. After using her magic to keep her brother in power, Mira realizes she’s tired of serving and wants to usurp him.
John of John by Douglas Stuart
A gay man returns to the remote Scottish island he grew up on to find that everything has stayed the same, except for him. He must find a way to navigate reuniting with his religious farmer father.
Moonlight Murder by Uzma Jalaluddin
The Detective Aunty series continues this spring, and this time Kausar is searching for answers after a murder in her neighborhood reminds her of the mysterious death of her son 20 years ago.
Second Chance Duet by Ana Holguin
College rivals reunite and realize how much they’ve changed in this romance novel about a composer who is offered her big break for the infuriating cost of living and working with her old nemesis.
Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell
Inspired by the Welsh myth of Blodeuwedd, this fantasy highlights themes of autonomy and consent as a woman is made and remade again from magic to be a man’s friend and companion.
Shards of Silence by Brian Lee Young
Brian Lee Young’s YA debut explores the intergenerational trauma of residential schools through the lens of a Navajo teen digging into his great-grandmother’s past.
The Girl with a Thousand Faces by Sunyi Dean
Sunyi Dean’s Gothic horror takes readers to Hong Kong, where a woman who can’t remember her past faces a powerful ghost who is drowning people in the waterways of Kowloon Walled City.
The House of Now and Then by Edward Underhill
A down-on-his-luck trans man retreats to a Cape Cod rental for a summer escape, only to discover the home has a magical twist that keeps putting him in the path of people from his past.
The Art of Loving You by Natasha Bishop
When the death of a mentor brings Dani face-to-face with her ex, Micah, the two are given the opportunity to heal past hurts and maybe fall in love again while on a scavenger hunt road trip.
Seek the Traitor’s Son by Veronica Roth
In this dystopian fantasy, Elegy’s entire life is turned upside down when a prophecy reveals the possibility that she may be the one to bring her country to victory against a rival nation.
I Was a Teenage Death God by M.J. Beasi
The first in a YA duology, this book follows Charlie as they attempt to appease the ghost who haunts them and demands they use the strange power they possess to steal life from those they touch.
What spring release are you looking forward to?
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