we spotlight 15 of the most anticipated Books of October 2025, briefly sketching their plots and what makes each a must-watch.
Philip Pullman returns to his beloved multiverse in The Rose Field, the third volume of The Book of Dust.
After a nine-year hiatus from standalone fiction, Joe Hill makes a comeback with King Sorrow.
Thomas Pynchon returns after more than a decade with Shadow Ticket, his tenth novel.
A name beloved in modern speculative fiction, Alix Harrow returns with The Everlasting, scheduled for October 28, 2025.
Fantasy fans get something to look forward to with Alchemy of Secrets, arriving October 7.
Fans of Hazelwood’s signature blend of romance and speculative elements are in for a treat.
Freida McFadden returns October 7, 2025, with The Intruder, a psychological thriller that promises tension, secrets, and a storm that’s more than just weather.
Though details are yet to emerge, the fourth installment in the Gods & Monsters saga will likely raise the stakes
Nicholas Sparks, the name synonymous with emotional romance, often pairs heartbreak with hope, and Remain is almost certainly no exception.
Coben is a master of the “what’s real and what’s lie” thriller, and Gone Before Goodbye is expected to revisit that electric tension.
In Bonds of Hercules, the second in the Villains of Lore series, expect mythic retellings with a darker, more intimate spin.
John Grisham is unlikely to stray from his wheelhouse: graft, justice, and moral ambiguity.
Good Spirits is billed as Book 1 in a Ghosted series — and readers should expect a mix of playful spookiness and emotional resonance.
C. G. Drews, known for heartfelt storytelling and strong emotional core, likely uses Hazelthorn to conjure a delicate, bittersweet tale.
This stand-alone novel by New York Times bestselling author Jeneva Rose is set to hit shelves on October 1, 2025.