Looking for the hottest new book releases of August 2025?
This month is packed with highly anticipated titles from bestselling authors and celebrities across every genre—romance, fantasy, and science fiction, plus gripping thrillers and must-read literary fiction.
From swoon-worthy love stories and epic adventures to mind-bending sci-fi worlds, August’s lineup of books is already topping bestseller lists and generating serious buzz.
If you’re searching for your next page-turner, beach read, or book club pick, these August 2025 releases deliver plenty of choices to add to your TBR.
Well, Actually – Mazey Eddings (Romance) – A witty second-chance rom-com about Eva, a disgruntled hotdog stand host who publicly calls out her ex, Rylie – now a famous “good partner” influencer. To salvage their reputations, Rylie proposes a series of apology dates broadcast online, and as the pair begrudgingly reunite on camera, their old sparks begin to fly. Released August 5, 2025.
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The Blonde Who Came in From the Cold – Ally Carter (Romantic Suspense) – An action-packed spy romance by the bestselling YA author of Gallagher Girls. Ten years after training in the CIA – and five years after falling in love – rival spies Alex and Eliza wake up trapped together, bloodied and handcuffed with no memory of how they got there. The two must team up to survive and outwit the unknown villain pulling the strings. Released August 5, 2025.
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Love Arranged – Lauren Asher (Contemporary Romance) – A steamy billionaire romance (finale of the Lakefront Billionaires series) about a five-month fake dating pact. Small-town mayoral candidate Lorenzo strikes a deal with Lily Muñoz – who has a complicated history with him – to pose as his loving girlfriend and rehabilitate his image. But as they play the perfect couple in public, genuine feelings stir, complicating their no-strings arrangement. Upcoming August 19, 2025.
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The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk – Carissa Broadbent (Fantasy/Romance) – The latest vampire fantasy saga from a BookTok sensation (Crowns of Nyaxia series). The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk continues the tale of immortal lovers Asar and Mische after a world-altering sacrifice. Imprisoned by vengeful gods and hungry for reunion, Asar seizes a chance at redemption: he and Mische embark on a perilous quest to steal the god of death’s power so Asar can achieve true divinity and save their world from eternal night. Released August 5, 2025.
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Hemlock & Silver – T. Kingfisher (Fantasy/Fairy Tale) – A dark retelling of Snow White by Hugo Award winner T. Kingfisher. This standalone fantasy is “steeped in poison, intrigue, and treason of the most magical kind,” reimagining the classic fairy tale with a sinister twist. Readers can expect Kingfisher’s trademark blend of humor and horror in a medieval kingdom rife with deadly secrets. Upcoming August 19, 2025.
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Katabasis – R. F. Kuang (Fantasy/Dark Academia) – An all-new novel from the #1 NYT-bestselling author of Babel. Described as “Dante’s Inferno meets Piranesi,” this dark academia adventure follows two rival graduate students who literally journey into Hell to rescue their professor’s lost soul – a mission that could cost them their own. Upcoming August 26, 2025.
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Automatic Noodle – Annalee Newitz (Science Fiction) – A cozy, near-future sci-fi novella in which a ragtag crew of sentient robots open their own noodle restaurant in post-war San Francisco. Acclaimed author Annalee Newitz infuses this uplifting story with themes of community and freedom as four quirky bots pursue their dream of serving noodles – and find friendship and purpose along the way. Released August 5, 2025.
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The Hungry Gods – Adrian Tchaikovsky (Science Fiction/Post-Apocalyptic) – A novella by the master of British sci-fi, set in a shattered world where fallen gods walk the earth. Amri, an orphaned survivor, joins forces with Guy – a disgraced god seeking vengeance on the three deities who destroyed her tribe. Together they assemble warriors and followers to take on immortal enemies in a dark, action-packed quest for revenge and redemption. Released August 12, 2025.
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Star Wars: Sanctuary (A Bad Batch Novel) – Lamar Giles (Science Fiction/TV Tie-in) – A new Star Wars adventure novel set during The Bad Batch Season 2. Clone Force 99 (Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Omega) team up with a treasure hunter to rebuild their island refuge after a tsunami – taking on dangerous missions to fund the recovery. When a simple job spirals out of control and an Imperial officer closes in, the Batch must outmaneuver the Empire to protect their newfound sanctuary. Released August 5, 2025.
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We Are All Guilty Here – Karin Slaughter (Thriller) – The first in a new crime series by thriller powerhouse Karin Slaughter. In small-town North Falls, two teenage girls go missing, and Officer Emmy Clifton’s investigation unearths dark secrets lurking in the community – and in the girls’ own pasts. (Release Date: August 12, 2025.)
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Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything – Alyson Stoner (Memoir) – A candid memoir by former Disney Channel star Alyson Stoner. Stoner recounts growing up in the “bizarre fishbowl of Hollywood,” from surviving a turbulent childhood with addict parents to rehab as a teen and the messy realities of child stardom. In this heartfelt tell-all, they explore coming to terms with their identity and mental health amid the rollercoaster of fame. (Released August 12, 2025.)
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Too Old for This – Samantha Downing (Thriller) – A sly, twist-filled thriller from the author of My Lovely Wife. Retired serial killer Lottie Jones is living quietly under the radar – until a true-crime journalist arrives on her doorstep asking about a string of unsolved murders. To keep her deadly past buried, Lottie may have to do the unthinkable one more time, proving that you’re never too old for one last murder. (Released August 12, 2025.)
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He Falls First – Jill Shalvis (Romance) – A heartwarming small-town romance from veteran author Jill Shalvis. Overworked contractor Ryder rescues Penny, a scarred and guarded chef, from an oncoming car – and finds himself irresistibly drawn to hershereadsromancebooks.com. Penny has sworn off love after past trauma, but as Ryder helps fix up her crumbling old house (and broken heart), this grumpy-sunshine pair might just get a second chance at happiness. (Released August 5, 2025.)
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Warrior Princess Assassin – Brigid Kemmerer (Fantasy/Romance) – The NYT bestselling YA author’s first adult fantasy, launching a new trilogy about a princess, a king, and an assassin caught in a deadly love triangle. Princess Jory of Astranza is duty-bound to marry King Maddox (“Ky”) to save her kingdom’s fading magic, even as her childhood friend Asher – now a skilled assassin – is hired to kill them both. With war looming and passions igniting, these three characters are torn between their mission, their loyalty, and their forbidden desires. (Released August 12, 2025.)
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Forget Me Not – Stacy Willingham (Thriller) – A tense Southern thriller by the author of A Flicker in the Dark. After being suspended from her big-city job, journalist Claire Campbell retreats to a South Carolina vineyard, only to stumble upon fresh evidence related to her sister’s unsolved murder 22 years ago. As Claire digs deeper into the cold case amid the grapevines, long-buried secrets surface – and a killer who hasn’t forgotten may be watching. (Upcoming August 26, 2025.)
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