For those who started 2025 by setting their Goodreads goal for the year, Us Weekly there is a treat for you.
There are tons of books coming out this year—in the fiction and memoir genres—but a few stand out from the rest. Emily Henry is constantly releasing new books and this year is no different. Her newest, titled Big big beautiful lifeis expected to be released in April, just in time for those summer romances.
“What I can tell you about the book is that it feels like a spiritual heir Read on the beachbut it’s different,” Henry teased Us Weekly exclusively last year. “It feels like my first real break, but it’s still a love story and a romance.”
The author noted that it was a “really emotional” experience writing it Big big beautiful life. “It really grabbed me in a way that I hadn’t in a long time,” she added.
WHEREAS us is waiting for Henry’s release date with bated breath, there are plenty of books we can’t wait to read in 2025. Keep scrolling for 12 of the most anticipated 2025 releases:
“The Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros
The third book in EMPIRE seemingly picks up where the last one left off, with dragon knights Violet and Xaden (who, in alarm, turned into a venin) figuring out their next steps after saving the Basgiath War College.
Onyx storm will be released on January 21.
“Deep End” by Ali Hazelwood
Another Hazelwood romance? Yes, please. of The hypothesis of love The author is set to introduce Scarlett Vandermeer, a platform diver in her junior year of college who is thrust into an unexpected romantic arrangement with swimming captain Lukas Blomqvist.
The deep end will be released on February 4.
‘I’ll Have What She’s Got’ by Chelsea Handler
The comedian is back with another book, which will be published on her 50th birthday. Handler has a new set of vulnerable (and hilarious) essays for fans spanning the years from childhood to adulthood.
I will have what she has will be released on February 25.
“Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins
Collins is back with another prequel to The Hunger Games series. This time, fans of the books will hear the story of Haymitch Abernathy.
Sunrise at Harvest will be released on March 18.
Elphie: A Bad Childhood by Gregory Maguire
Like and Wicked The hype is about to die down, Maguire is bringing Elphaba’s story to life before Shiz University.
Elphie: A bad childhood will be released on March 25.
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“Say You’ll Remember Me” by Abby Jimenez
For the perfect love story, look no further than Jimenez’s latest novel. Say you’ll remember me tells the story of Xavier Rush (who just might be the perfect guy) and his perfect date with Samantha.
Say you’ll remember me will be released on April 1st.
‘Great Big Beautiful Life’ by Emily Henry
Two writers, one story. Both Alice Scott and Hayden Anderson are looking to write the biography of the mysterious Margaret Ives – and no one has seen her in years. Margaret invites both authors for a trial period before choosing who will tell her story.
Big big beautiful life will be released on April 22.
‘Matriarch’ by Tina Knowles
BeyonceMother has all the tea and here’s where I hope she’ll spill it. Knowles will tell her story, from growing up in 1950s Galveston, Texas, to what it was like to raise a superstar.
The matriarch will be released on April 22.
“A Golden Summer” by Carley Fortune
There’s nothing better than reading a Fortune book next to a body of water (we assume so Meghan Markle read her latest book, which she has chosen to adapt), so just be prepared. Alice is a photographer who took a picture of Charlie Florek when they were just teenagers – but now he’s all grown up.
A golden summer will be released on May 6.
“Atmosphere” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Reid’s novels (which include Daisy Jones & The Six AND Evelyn Hugo’s Seven Men) transport readers to different worlds and this one is sure to be no different. Taking place during the Space Shuttle program of the 1980s, this story follows Joan Goodwin and her battle to get into space.
The atmosphere will be released on June 3rd.
“Pretty Girls Don’t Win” by Parvati Shallow
Reality TV fanatics, get ready because Shallow is about to share it Survivors story from the beginning and discover how she became a powerful woman.
Pretty girls don’t win will be released on July 8.
“Cher: The Memoir – Part 2”
If the second installment of Cher’s memoir is anything like the first, us it’s ready. The singer will likely pick up this book right where the last one left off and more crazy stories are sure to be told.
Cher: The Memoir – Part 2 will be released on November 19.
