In theory, March is the beginning of spring, but here in Minnesota, we are not fooled. The odd snowstorm could still easily come blowing through. But at the same time, we’ve also seen some lovely warmer days, even back in February! Spring is a tease, first and foremost. But while the weather is unreliable, books never are. So here are a few we’re looking forward to this month!
Serena’s Picks
Book: “Entwined” by H. M. Long
Publication Date: March 10, 2026
Why I’m Interested: Long has quickly become one of my “must read” authors, so I was incredibly excited to see that she was coming out with another book so shortly after finishing up her previous trilogy last summer! And this time the story moves to a fantastical version of the Gilded Age, which sounds absolutely fantastic. That cover alone would have drawn me in, but I’m very excited to see what new world and magic system Long will dream up next! Her books always have excellent lore, and can’t wait to see what’s in store next!
Book: “This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me” by Ilona Andrews
Publication Date: March 31, 2026
Why I’m Interested: I’m so excited for this one! I really loved Andrews’ “Kate Daniels” series, but somehow, even knowing I enjoyed that so much, I’ve never actually checked out anything else by this author. And while I do enjoy a good urban fantasy, third world fantasy is my true fave, so I’m so excited to see her now tackling a portal fantasy story like this! I’ve been burned on this concept a lot recently (the main character suddenly waking up in the pages of their favorite novel), but Andrews is such a solid writer that I have high hopes that this one will break the trend!
Book: “Daughter of Crows” by Mark Lawrence
Publication Date: March 24, 2026
Why I’m Interested: Somehow I haven’t yet read a book by this author, though he is well-loved by many fantasy readers. So I was excited to see that he was releasing the first book in a new series this spring, the perfect entry point for a new reader. I will say, I’ve about read my fill of deadly magical schools, but as this author is so widely regarded, I trust that he will have something new to bring to the table. At the very least, I love the idea of a book that sees the Furies come to the forefront of its lore!
Kate’s Picks
Book: “Turn Off The Light” by Jacquie Walters
Publication Date: March 3, 2026
Why I’m Interested: I really liked Walters’s previous book “Dearest” so I jumped at the chance at getting to read her new ghost story “Turn Off the Light”. And this one sounds like it could be a little bit time travel-y as well, which is interesting? Two women living at different times in the same strange house experience terrifying things, and perhaps have to reach out to each other over time and space to figure out what’s going on. It sounds creative and compelling and I am very curious to see how it all shakes out!
Book: “You Did Nothing Wrong” by C.G. Drews
Publication Date: March 17, 2026
Why I’m Interested: Another haunted house story! This time involves a single mother named Elodie remarrying and starting a new beginning in a brand new home. Except that her son Jude, who is autistic, starts to complain of the renovations on the house, saying that it’s hurting the structure, and Elodie’s own secrets and darkness from the past starts to creep up. It sounds really suspenseful, though I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to steel myself for this one as a mother to a child who is presumed to be autistic. But it sounds compelling enough that I’m willing to give it a go!
Book: “The Curse of Hester Gardens” by Tamika Thompson
Publication Date: March 31, 2026
Why I’m Interested: I have enjoyed stories by Tamika Thompson in the past and the premise of this book was REALLY interesting to me. Because what if a haunted place wasn’t just a single house, but a community in general? And what if that ties into current social issues like racism, gun violence, red lining, and poverty? A Black family living in the Hester Gardens housing projects has experienced tragedy and loss. Mother Nona is hoping that her sons can escape the cyclical violence and desperation that contributed to her oldest son’s death. But while she has high hopes, strange things start happening that can’t be explained. This is one I’m REALLY excited for this year.
What books are you looking forward to this month? Let us know in the comments!
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