June 2025 is bringing the summer heat and a wave of new releases. 📚🌞
Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping thriller, a swoon-worthy romance, or a captivating fantasy, there’s something for every kind of reader.
But with so many June releases, which books should get an extra special mark on your calendar?
We’ve rounded up the best of the best – the 20 most anticipated books you won’t want to miss this June, according to our very own editors and the team here at Next New Books.
👇 See the list below!
Thrillers & Mysteries June 2025 Book Releases
The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark
Release Date: June 3, 2025
A daughter. A father. A family secret that could ruin them both. The Ghostwriter is a twisty thriller about a woman who must confront the dark past of her infamous father, a horror author tied to a brutal crime.
We Don’t Talk About Carol by Kristen L. Berry
Release Date: June 3, 2025
A hidden photograph. A missing aunt. Sydney’s search for answers will uncover a web of family secrets—and push her to the edge. A gripping debut that explores the ties that bind, and the darkness that can tear them apart.
With a Vengeance by Riley Sager
Release Date: June 10, 2025
A train. Six people. One deadly game of revenge. Anna Matheson’s carefully plotted retribution turns deadly when a murder takes place on the way to her final confrontation with the people who destroyed her family.
Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
Release Date: June 24, 2025
One man. Three women. A “kaleidoscopic thriller” where secrets, lies, and trust collide. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone and The Family Upstairs.
I Did Warn Her by Sian Gilbert
Release Date: June 17, 2025
A billionaire’s yacht. A gorgeous crew with dark secrets. When a crew member is found dead, everyone becomes a suspect. A thrilling locked-room mystery with twists that’ll keep you hooked until the very end.
Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine
Release Date: June 17, 2025
Annabelle Reynolds’ perfect life starts to unravel when she begins having premonitions about her family’s tragic future. As her nightmare visions begin to come true, Annabelle races against time to change her destiny.
Fantasy & Sci-Fi | June 2025 Releases
A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim
Release Date: June 3, 2025
A young art forger is drawn into a dangerous deal with a dragon lord, forced to paint a future that could change both the mortal and immortal worlds. A romantic fantasy filled with deception, magic, and heart-stopping twists.
The Unmapping by Denise S. Robbins
Release Date: June 3, 2025
New York City is thrown into chaos when its buildings start shifting overnight. As emergency responders try to hold the city together, a pair of unlikely allies must face the mysteries of this bizarre disaster.
The Nimbus by Robert P. Baird
Release Date: June 10, 2025
A child who glows. A family’s world turned upside down. A quirky metaphysical thriller that explores the collision of science, faith, and human connection in a world where the rules no longer apply.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab
Release Date: June 10, 2025
From past to present, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a genre-defying novel about love, rage, and the price of immortality. Three women, bound by fate, must confront their darkest secrets.
Six Wild Crowns by Holly Race
Release Date: June 10, 2025
Dragons. Courtly intrigue. Sapphic yearning. Six Wild Crowns brings new life to the story of Henry VIII’s wives in this epic fantasy of magic, rivalry, and a kingdom on the brink of collapse.
Romance June 2025 New Books
Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady
Release Date: June 3, 2025
Josie and Ryan, two bookstore managers vying for a promotion, find themselves in fierce competition. But when sparks fly between them, they realize their rivalry is only the beginning of an unexpected romance.
Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle
Release Date: June 10, 2025
Emmy’s rivalry with a cocky coworker turns into an unexpected romance after a mistaken text message sparks a playful exchange. But when they discover the truth about each other’s identities, their professional and personal worlds collide.
Literary & Contemporary Fiction
A Family Matter by Claire Lynch
Release Date: June 3, 2025
A family secret, a life-changing diagnosis, and a truth that threatens to tear everything apart. A Family Matter is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the secrets we keep from those we love the most.
Flashlight by Susan Choi
Release Date: June 3, 2025
A young girl’s life is shattered when her father mysteriously disappears during a walk on the beach. A deeply layered novel about memory, identity, and the long-reaching effects of family secrets.
Notes on Infinity by Austin Taylor
Release Date: June 3, 2025
Two Harvard students create a biotech startup with the potential to cure aging. As their success spirals out of control, Zoe and Jack must confront the high cost of their ambition and the fragile nature of their partnership.
What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
Release Date: June 3, 2025
A life built on isolation. A daughter yearning for the truth. Jane’s search for answers about her past will lead her to a world she never expected—one that will challenge everything she believes.
Great Black Hope by Rob Franklin
Release Date: June 10, 2025
A young Black man struggles to navigate the worlds of race and class in New York, while dealing with the aftermath of his friend’s mysterious death. A propulsive coming-of-age novel that explores identity, power, and redemption.
The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick
Release Date: June 17, 2025
A groundbreaking treatment promises to heal broken hearts—but at what cost? Four strangers journey to the Poppy Fields, a mystical desert retreat, only to uncover the shadowy side effects of their healing journey.
The Accidental Favorite by Fran Littlewood
Release Date: June 24, 2025
During a family celebration, a revelation about a father’s favorite daughter sends shockwaves through a family already reeling from old secrets. A witty and poignant story of sibling rivalry, family dynamics, and hidden truths.
Historical Fiction
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Release Date: June 3, 2025
In the early 1980s, Joan Goodwin’s dream to become an astronaut takes her to NASA, where she forms unexpected bonds with fellow candidates. A thrilling, emotional journey about love, ambition, and reaching for the stars.
Which of these exciting new releases are you most looking forward to?
Mark your calendars for June 2025 and stay tuned for more updates on these hotly anticipated books.
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