5 upcoming Book Releases to look out for in 2025 

It's not yet too late to start making a TBR (to be read) list. This year has some exciting book releases to look forward to. It does not matter if you're a bookworm or just an occasional reader; the books that are going to be released this year will keep everyone eager.

From sweet romance novels to emotional and reflective celebrity memoirs and immersive historical fiction, the upcoming releases have something for everyone.

Keep reading to discover the 5 highly anticipated book releases of 2025:

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5 exciting book releases to watch for in 2025

I'll have what she's having by Chelsea Handler

The comedian, producer, and New York Times bestseller, Chelsea Handler, is back with another book. This book is a tender, exhilarating, and joyful collection of essays in which Chelsea writes about her journey of becoming the woman she always wanted to be.

The essays span the years from her childhood to her adulthood. Chances are that reading those inspiring essays is going to leave us feeling—I'll have what she's having.

The book is set to be released on Chelsea's 50th birthday, February 25.

Say you'll remember me by Abby Jimenez

This one is a contemporary romance by the bestselling author of Just for the Summer, Abby Jimenez. It's a love story of Xavier Rush, a.k.a. the perfect guy, and Samantha.

What happens next—a happily ever after or a bittersweet goodbye? Well, we'll find that out when this emotional yet playful novel releases on April 1.

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Coming from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry, Great Big Beautiful Life has been named the most anticipated book of 2025 by USA Today, The New York Times, BBC, Harper's Bazaar, etc.

This book is a contemporary romance, revolving around Alice Scott and Hendry Andreson, both writers competing to tell the story of Margaret Ives, the tragic heiress.

The book is to be released on April 22.

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Taylor Jenkins Reid, the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, is all set to release her epic novel, Atmosphere. It is set in the 1980s during the Space Shuttle Program and follows the life of Professor Joan Goodwin as she trains to become an astronaut.

The novel covers her journey of challenging her beliefs and the preparations they make for their first mission until something fateful happens in 1984. This book covers the story of a complex protagonist, love, and ambition. It will be released on June 3.

Matriarch by Tina Knowles

Tina Knowles, an American businesswoman, activist, and the mother of the legendary singer-songwriter Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, is all set to release a memoir on April 22.

In this memoir, Knowles opens up about her journey from a young girl growing up in Galveston to a matriarch who shaped the lives of iconic artists. More than a memoir, this book is a tribute to Black motherhood and family legacies that were built by strength and perseverance.

These are some of the most anticipated books coming out soon. The reading community is excited, and we can’t wait to dive in!