Must-Read General Fiction Publishing in Spring 2025!

Each season brings hundreds of new book releases, and I eagerly look forward to discovering the ones I’m most excited to read.  Must-Read General Fiction Publishing in Spring 2025 is the third of a four-part series showcasing the books that have captured my interest this season. Without further ado, let me share the general fiction books that most caught my eye. Click on the book’s cover to add it to your Goodreads shelf.

The Must-Read General Fiction Books Publishing in Spring 2025 List:

Publishing The Week of March 25:

In Harlan Coben’s twisty thriller Nobody’s Fool, former Detective Sami Kierce’s past comes crashing back when he sees a familiar face in his night school class. Twenty-two years earlier, while backpacking in Spain, Kierce woke up covered in blood next to the body of his girlfriend, Anna, with no memory of what happened. Haunted by the mystery, he fled. Now a private investigator and new father, Kierce is stunned when he recognizes Anna—alive. Determined to uncover the truth about that fateful night, Kierce embarks on a dangerous investigation that forces him to confront his past and unravel a decades-old mystery.

Publishing The Week of April 8:

Molly Gray, the Head Maid and Special Events Manager at the Regency Grand Hotel, is weeks away from marrying her fiancé, Juan Manuel, when her life is upended by a high-stakes heist. After discovering that an item from her late gran’s belongings is a rare treasure, Molly becomes an overnight media sensation—only to have the piece stolen in a bold robbery. The key to solving the mystery lies in her gran’s diary, which reveals a long-hidden love story between Molly’s gran and a man society deemed unsuitable—someone Molly knows well. As Molly and her friends race to uncover the thief and protect her newfound fortune, she uncovers surprising truths about her family’s past and her own future. The Maid’s Secret is a captivating mix of mystery, romance, and heartfelt revelations.

Publishing The Week of April 22:

Wendy, a devoted wife, mother, and nurse, has spent years caring for others without ever asking herself what she truly wants. With her children grown and her marriage crumbling, she rents a remote cabin in France to reflect on her life and figure out what comes next. Initially regretting her decision as the solitude forces her to confront painful truths about her family’s struggles, Wendy begins to unravel the story she’s been telling herself for years. Just when she feels at her lowest, unexpected support helps her realise that this is not the end of her story—it’s a new beginning.

Publishing The Week of April 29:

Julie Chan, a struggling supermarket cashier, steps into the glamorous life of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer, after discovering Chloe’s body under mysterious circumstances. Despite their estranged relationship, Julie finds it surprisingly easy to adopt Chloe’s luxurious lifestyle and social media fame. However, during a weeklong island retreat with Chloe’s influencer circle, Julie begins to uncover the dark secrets behind Chloe’s seemingly perfect life—and the sinister forces that may have caused her death. As tensions rise, Julie realizes she could be the next target.

Publishing The Week of May 6:

Years after drifting apart, former best friends Milly Beckett and Nicole Raven reconnect when Nicole, now a global superstar caught in a scandal, turns to Milly for refuge. Milly, fresh from a painful divorce and raising her daughter alone, is reluctant to help—especially since Nicole wasn’t there for her during her darkest times—but ultimately agrees. In the peaceful Lake District, their strained conversations give way to deeper revelations, allowing them to rebuild their bond. As Nicole glimpses a simpler life and Milly considers new love, the secret Nicole has been hiding threatens to unravel their fragile reconciliation. Other People’s Summers is a heartwarming story about friendship, forgiveness, and life’s unexpected turns.

Louisa, a young artist, becomes the unexpected caretaker of a famous painting depicting three mysterious figures on a pier—figures most people overlook. Determined to uncover their story, Louisa sets off on a cross-country journey that leads her to a summer 25 years earlier when a group of troubled teenagers—Joar, Ted, Ali, and a gifted but troubled artist—formed a deep bond on a distant pier. Their shared laughter and struggles inspired the creation of the painting, which becomes a testament to the power of friendship and art. As Louisa pieces together their history, she confronts her own creative path, discovering that happy endings can take unexpected forms.

Publishing The Week of May 20:

After a tragic year marked by her husband’s death in a hit-and-run and a scandal involving her children’s book, Annie Blunt moves with her son Charlie to a small town in upstate New York for a fresh start. Charlie discovers an old train set in a locked shed, and while Annie is relieved to see him happy, unsettling events soon follow—strange sounds of a train at night, odd neighbourhood happenings, and Annie’s compulsion to draw a disturbing figure. As the eerie occurrences escalate, Annie begins to fear that they’ve stumbled into something far more sinister than just bad luck.

Publishing The Week of May 27:

When Charlotte Sitterly’s husband is arrested for a white-collar crime, she and her daughter Iris are locked out of their house and thrust into the spotlight of @JuniperShoresSocialite, the town’s snarky anonymous Instagram account. Cut off from her bank accounts, Charlotte accepts an offer to stay at a beachfront former B&B turned communal home for single mothers in a small North Carolina town. Despite their difficult circumstances, Charlotte and Iris find unexpected joy and connection with the other families. But when the women uncover a secret link between them, they’re forced to question whether their bond was a coincidence or fate—and whether the truth will strengthen their newfound sisterhood or tear it apart.

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So there you have it! Must-Read General Fiction Publishing in Spring 2025! Did I help you find a book or two to add to your reading list? Let me know in the comments!

As always, I hope that you have a wonderful day.

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