My Most Anticipated Book Releases of Spring (April – June)

Spring is the perfect season for a sprinkling of romance, days spent under cherry blossoms, some translated fiction, and books that pair beautifully with garden reading, growth, pops of colour, and picnics. It’s always such an exciting time for new releases, and this year I’ve already spotted some titles I can’t wait to dive into – from dark twists and feminist rage to forest-set fairytales and addictive romances. Here are the book releases I’m looking forward to in Spring.

Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell

Expected 2nd April 2026

On the edge of a forest, lonely Rory’s only companion is Daye – a girl woven from flowers and words – whose very life depends on the changing seasons. When his sister fails to keep Daye alive one autumn, Rory must confront darker truths and take matters into his own hands, exploring bloom, decay, and obsession. I love books set in forests, and with such a gorgeous title and cover, I’m hoping this will be just as haunting and unforgettable as The Lamb by Lucy Rose – one of my favourite reads of 2025.

The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley

Expected 2nd April 2026

Told through letters, this novel follows longtime friends Laura and Edmund as they navigate grief, complicated pasts, and the quiet struggles of everyday life in London. As Edmund begins to withdraw after personal loss, Laura tries to pull him back, all while dealing with her own challenges in an unforgiving city. I’ve never read anything by this author before, but I love a London setting and the letter-based style really intrigues me, this one feels like it could be something special.

The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke

Expected 9th April 2026

When a world-famous author dies leaving his final novel unfinished, six midlist writers are invited to his private Scottish island and given just seventy-two hours to write the ending, for a life-changing prize. Cut off from the outside world, the competition quickly turns dark as it becomes clear that one of them may be capable of more than just writing about crime. This is giving serious Yellowface by R.F Kuang vibes – which I absolutely raced through – so I’m really hoping for that same addictive, can’t-put-it-down energy with this one.

Don’t Laugh at Other People’s Sex Lives by Nao-Cola Yamazaki and translated by Polly Barton

Expected 9th April 2026

I saw the title and smash hit in Japan and was immediately sold. Art student Isogai begins a passionate, complicated affair with his much older tutor Yuri, navigating his own emotions and yearning for closeness while trying to understand her. This sounds like a tender, funny, and utterly honest portrait of love and adolescence that I’m already eager to get lost in.

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Expected 9th April 2026

Natalie Heller Mills has perfected the tradwife Instagram life: charming farmhouse, handsome cowboy husband, and picture-perfect sourdough – but one morning she wakes to a horrifyingly warped version of her reality. As she struggles to figure out what’s real and what’s a nightmare, every illusion she’s built begins to unravel. This wasn’t even on my radar until I saw it’s being adapted into a film with Anne Hathaway before the book has even been released?! So I’m already intrigued and can’t wait to dive into the twists and political commentary.

We Burned So Bright by TJ Klune

Expected 30th April 2026

As the world faces destruction from an approaching black hole, long-time husbands Don and Rodney set off on a final road trip to tie up loose ends after forty years together. Along the way, they encounter people facing the end in wildly different ways, while reflecting on love, loss, and whether they’ve truly lived well. I really enjoyed The House in the Cerulean Sea, and I reckon this is going to be emotional!

Molka by Monika Kim

Expected 30th April 2026

After a private video of her goes viral and her powerful boyfriend disappears, Dahye is left humiliated, and furious, while a voyeuristic colleague secretly watches women through hidden cameras. But when his obsession turns to her, he quickly realises he’s chosen the wrong target. I haven’t read this author before, but this sounds so intense and unsettling – in the best way – and feminist rage is my favourite kind of horror, so I already feel like this is going to hit just right.

Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller

Expected 7th May 2026

After a troubled childhood, Ursula finds belonging in a group of friends living in a mysterious squat, but one reckless decision, driven by her need for love and acceptance, will haunt her for decades. Years later, now a reclusive artist in London, her past resurfaces when a filmmaker begins digging into a long-unsolved disappearance. I read Unsettled Ground last year and absolutely loved it, so I’ve been meaning to pick up another Claire Fuller – this really feels like it could cement her as a new favourite of mine.

A Good Person by Kirsten King

Expected 28th May 2026

Lillian’s night of anger leads her to perform a drunken YouTube hex on her boyfriend Henry, but then he actually ends up dead. Now she’s scrambling to control the narrative, clear her name, and survive the chaos her own actions have unleashed. I love the idea of a YouTube hex, and this sounds like a wild, funny, and sharply twisted ride I’m already desperate to jump on.

The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John Chu

Expected 4th June 2026

Ellie’s universe is literally falling apart. Her mother lies in a coma, her sister keeps accusing her of not being “Chinese enough,” and a secret group is tampering with the very machinery holding reality together. When her cousin discovers a device that’s keeping her mother alive but breaking the laws of physics, Ellie is forced to confront her family’s past and the damage it’s caused. I don’t usually gravitate towards sci-fi, but something about this one (and that cover – I’m so intrigued!) has really pulled me in.

Bait by Eugenia Ladra, translated by Miriam Tobin

Expected 18th June 2026

Paso Chico is a sweltering, dusty fishing town full of street dogs and quiet streets, until the summer of Marga’s thirteenth birthday, when Recio appears and upends the town’s fragile rhythms. Love and violence coexist in this small Uruguayan town, as secrets bubble to the surface like the cargo ships waiting on the river. I was immediately drawn to this one for its green cover with pink text and that vivid, atmospheric setting – this feels like it’s going to be haunting, elemental, and impossible to put down.

These are just the spring releases I’ve been most drawn to so far, but I know I’m bound to be missing some hidden gems. If there’s a book coming out in the next few months that you think I absolutely need to read, please let me know and drop me a comment, I’m always on the lookout for recommendations to add a little extra colour, excitement, and growth to my spring TBR!