March is here, and the shelves are calling louder than ever. This month’s releases sweep from atmospheric literary fiction and enchanting fantasy, to page-turning crime and fascinating history, offering something for every kind of reader. Whether you’re chasing springtime inspiration or just looking for your next unputdownable read, March has plenty to tempt you back to the pages.
Fantasy
Innamorata by Ava Reid
The first volume in the House of Teeth duology, Innamorata is a dark and atmospheric gothically-infused fantasyscape of necromancy, vengeance, and forbidden passion. With a noble house in ruins, an heir’s betrothal hanging in the balance, and a silent cousin caught between duty and desire, Reid spins a tale where love itself may become the deadliest magic of all.
Daughter of Crows by Mark Lawrence
From the acclaimed author of the Library and Broken Empire trilogies comes a dark and gripping fantasy of vengeance and survival. In a brutal academy that forges women into agents of retribution, one survivor must confront war brought to her doorstep – and prove that even peace comes at a deadly cost.
Aicha by Soraya Bouazzaoui
This evocative and fiercely romantic fantasy follows the daughter of a Moroccan freedom fighter as she wrestles with desire, rage, and the monstrous power within her while leading a rebellion against the Portuguese conquerors. Perfect for fans of epic, female-driven fantasies, this is a story of vengeance, love, and the fierce cost of freedom.
Celestial Lights by Cecile Pin
From the author of the Debut Fiction Prize-shortlisted Wandering Souls, this moving novel follows astronaut Oliver Ines as he reflects on love, family, and sacrifice during a decade-long mission to the distant moon Europa. A tender and heart-wrenching exploration of ambition, loyalty, and the ties that bind us across space and time.
Fiction
The News from Dublin by Colm Toibin
From an Irishman hiding in Barcelona to a woman navigating pregnancy during the Spanish Civil War, The News from Dublin collects Colm Tóibín’s luminous stories of lives lived far from home. Tender, haunting, and full of quiet longing, this short story collection explores displacement, desire, and the ways we carry our pasts with us across time and place.
Brawler by Lauren Groff
From the bestselling author of The Vaster Wilds, Groff’s Brawler is a dazzling new collection of stories exploring the battle between light and darkness within us all. Spanning decades and settings from New England to Florida, these nine tales capture ordinary people grappling with love, loss, and the choices that define them.
Our Numbered Bones by Katya Balen
With a stunning adult debut, Balen presents us with a darkly compelling tale of grief, obsession, and the secrets buried beneath England’s marshes. When struggling writer Anna relocates to a remote cottage, a shocking discovery draws her into a world of unearthed loss, forcing her to confront the past she thought she had left behind.
History
Rasputin and the Downfall of the Romanovs by Antony Beevor
From the bestselling author of Stalingrad comes a fascinating and deeply insightful portrait of the enigmatic figure whose influence over the Romanovs helped shape the dramatic downfall of Imperial Russia. Part historical investigation, part exploration of legend, it uncovers the man behind the myths and the power he wielded without title, army, or office.
To Run the World: The Kremlin’s Cold War Bid for Global Power by Sergey Radchenko
This panoramic account examines the Soviet Union’s Cold War ambitions, exploring the psychology, insecurities, and strategic gambles that drove Moscow’s quest for global power. A masterful and deeply insightful study of politics, ideology, and the forces that shaped the postwar world.
A Rebel and a Traitor by Rory Carroll
From the acclaimed author of Killing Thatcher, Rory Carroll recounts the extraordinary true story of Sir Roger Casement, the British diplomat who turned Irish nationalist, and the legendary spy chief ‘Blinker’ Hall who hunted him.
Science & Nature
A Training School for Elephants by Sophy Roberts
A fascinating and bizarre tale of ambition and folly, A Training School for Elephants follows King Leopold II’s doomed attempt to train Africa’s elephants, blending history, adventure, and colonial greed into a story you won’t forget.
Radio Universe: How to Explore Space Without Leaving Earth by Emma Chapman
From award-winning astrophysicist Emma Chapman comes a dazzling journey through the cosmos, exploring stars, planets, and the earliest moments of the universe – all through the invisible waves that hum quietly all around us.
Crime & Thrillers
A Degree of Murder by Maz Evans
A cleverly structured and darkly witty mystery, A Degree of Murder unravels a college reunion murder through the perspectives of twelve witnesses – and suspects – each with their own version of the truth.
A Deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz
Another twisty instalment in Anthony Horowitz’s bestselling series, A Deadly Episode finds Hawthorne on a film set where the actor playing him is murdered – and the real detective must solve a crime that hits far too close to home.
Comment below which book you’re looking forward to reading this month, and if you’ll be adding any of these to your reading list!
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