10 Most Anticipated Books of 2025 – Upcoming Must-Reads for Book Lovers

✨ Introduction

Book lovers, 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for readers around the world! From thrilling fantasy sequels to powerful new voices in Indian literature, the buzz is real — and we've curated the top 10 upcoming books that every bookworm should have on their radar.

Whether you're into dark academia, political thrillers, magical realms, or thought-provoking nonfiction, this list has something for you. 📖

🔥 Top 10 Upcoming Books of 2025

1. The Blood Moon Heir – Sarah J. Maas

   • 📅 Expected Release: March 2025
   • 💡 Genre: Fantasy
   • Why it’s trending: Sarah J. Maas is back with a powerful new story rumored to connect with her Throne of Glass universe. With royal betrayals, forbidden love, and ancient magic, fans are already counting down.

2. The AI Prophet – Yuval Noah Harari

   • 📅 Expected Release: June 2025
   • 💡 Genre: Nonfiction / Philosophy
   • Why it’s trending: In his most daring work yet, Harari explores how humanity might respond to a self-aware AI. Expect deep dives into ethics, religion, and future warfare.

3. Echoes from Malabar – T. M. Krishna

   • 📅 Expected Release: August 2025
   • 💡 Genre: Historical Fiction (India)
   • Why it’s trending: Set in Kerala during the colonial resistance, this novel mixes music, culture, and rebellion in a gripping narrative. A must-read for fans of Indian history and Malayalam heritage.

4. Love in the Age of Algorithms – Avni Doshi

   • 📅 Expected Release: February 2025
   • 💡 Genre: Literary Fiction / Romance
   • Why it’s trending: From the author of Burnt Sugar, Doshi returns with a sharp, unsettling story of tech addiction, love, and loneliness in urban India.

5. Children of the Fallen Light – R.F. Kuang

   • 📅 Expected Release: July 2025
   • 💡 Genre: Dark Fantasy
   • Why it’s trending: A dystopian twist on mythology, war, and betrayal. Kuang continues to be a powerhouse for emotionally rich storytelling.

6. A Thousand Suns Between Us – Tahereh Mafi

   • 📅 Expected Release: April 2025
   • 💡 Genre: YA / Romance / Middle East-inspired fantasy
   • Why it’s trending: A beautifully written cross-cultural fantasy love story inspired by Persian folklore.

7. The Kerala Clue – Vikram Roy

   • 📅 Expected Release: September 2025
   • 💡 Genre: Crime / Detective Fiction (India)
   • Why it’s trending: Think Sherlock Holmes meets Kumbalangi Nights. A detective thriller set in coastal Kerala with rich visuals and dark family secrets.

8. Where the Wild Voices Roar – Leila Hassan

   • 📅 Expected Release: May 2025
   • 💡 Genre: Climate Fiction / Speculative
   • Why it’s trending: A powerful story about indigenous tribes defending the last green spaces in a post-apocalyptic India.

9. Viral Nation – Daisy Johnson

   • 📅 Expected Release: November 2025
   • 💡 Genre: Tech Thriller
   • Why it’s trending: A speculative thriller set in a world where viral trends can literally kill. Spooky, sharp, and timely.

10. Notes from a Forgotten Soul – Arundhati Roy

    • 📅 Expected Release: December 2025
    • 💡 Genre: Political Fiction / Indian Literary
    • Why it’s trending: Roy’s rumored return to fiction explores the lives of ordinary people crushed between faith, power, and modern politics.

🎁 Bonus: 3 Debut Authors to Watch in 2025

• Rhea James – Fireflies Under Monsoon Clouds (Poetry / India)
• Suhail Ahmed – Dunes of the Dead (Desert horror fiction)
• Lina Park – The Blue Temple (Fantasy inspired by Korean legends)

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