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15 Most-Anticipated Book-Series Releases for Fall 2025 (Across Fantasy, Mystery & More)
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Fall 2025 promises to be a powerhouse season for series fiction, with major names returning and debut authors making waves across fantasy, thriller, and literary fiction. We curated this list using pre-order velocity, first print announcements, and series fandom buzz to spotlight the 15 most-anticipated book-series releases this autumn.
Whether you track publication order religiously or binge-read once a series is complete, these upcoming books are worth a spot on your calendar.
Sticky Release Calendar
| Date | Title | Author | Series | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | Katabasis | R.F. Kuang | Standalone | Dark Academia |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Buckeye | Patrick Ryan | Standalone | Literary Fiction |
| Sep 9, 2025 | The Macabre | Kosoko Jackson | Standalone | Horror |
| Sep 9, 2025 | The Secret of Secrets | Dan Brown | Robert Langdon #6 | Thriller |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests | K.J. Whittle | New Series | Mystery |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Among the Burning Flowers | Samantha Shannon | Roots of Chaos #2.5 | Epic Fantasy |
| Sep 23, 2025 | The Primal of Blood and Bone | Jennifer L. Armentrout | Blood and Ash #6 | Romantasy |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Alchemised | SenLinYu | New Series | Fantasy |
| Sep 23, 2025 | We Love You, Bunny | Mona Awad | Bunny #2 | Literary Horror |
| Sep 23, 2025 | The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny | Kiran Desai | New Series | Literary Fiction |
| Sep 30, 2025 | The Impossible Fortune | Richard Osman | Thursday Murder Club #5 | Cozy Mystery |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Girl Dinner | Olivie Blake | New Series | Dark Academia |
| Oct 21, 2025 | King Sorrow | Joe Hill | New Series | Horror |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Brimstone | Callie Hart | Fae and Alchemy #2 | Fantasy Romance |
Fantasy & Romantasy Highlights
The Primal of Blood and Bone (Blood and Ash #6) – Jennifer L. Armentrout – September 23, 2025
Penultimate installment in the blockbuster romantasy series.
- Why we’re excited: Poppy and Casteel must face godly forces as the plot scales to mythic proportions.
- Required reading order: Start with From Blood and Ash.
- Pre-order: Amazon | Audible
Alchemised (New Series) – SenLinYu – September 23, 2025
A grimdark debut rooted in alchemy, necromancy, and wartime secrets.
- Why we’re excited: Early ARC readers compare it to The Poppy War for its rich worldbuilding and trauma-fueled magic.
- Required reading order: New series.
- Pre-order: Amazon | Audible
Among the Burning Flowers (Roots of Chaos #2.5) – Samantha Shannon – September 16, 2025
A bridge novel that deepens the universe of The Priory of the Orange Tree.
- Why we’re excited: Set between two epics, this installment offers long-awaited lore expansions.
- Required reading order: See Roots of Chaos Reading Guide.
- Pre-order: Amazon | Audible
Girl Dinner (New Series) – Olivie Blake – October 21, 2025
A speculative dive into the beauty-industrial complex of elite sororities.
- Why we’re excited: Think Heathers meets The Secret History, with Blake’s signature dark wit.
- Required reading order: New series.
- Pre-order: Amazon | Audible
Brimstone (Fae and Alchemy #2) – Callie Hart – November 18, 2025
Saeris returns as Blood Court Queen in this steamy fantasy sequel.
- Why we’re excited: Magic, murder, and court politics reach boiling point.
- Required reading order: See Fae and Alchemy Series.
- Pre-order: Amazon | Audible
Horror & Dark Academia
King Sorrow (New Series) – Joe Hill – October 21, 2025
College friends awaken a dragon from an ancient codex.
- Why we’re excited: Supernatural horror meets Ivy League elitism in a page-turner built for fall nights.
The Macabre (New Series) – Kosoko Jackson – September 9, 2025
A queer horror debut about generational curses and haunted art.
- Why we’re excited: A Lambda Award-winner brings literary cred to the horror scene.
Katabasis (Standalone) – R.F. Kuang – August 25, 2025
Two friends descend into the underworld—literally and metaphorically.
- Why we’re excited: Blending Dante with dark academia, Kuang continues her genre-defying streak.
Mystery & Thriller Excellence
The Secret of Secrets (Robert Langdon #6) – Dan Brown – September 9, 2025
Langdon races through Prague to save Katherine Solomon and a lost manuscript.
- Why we’re excited: 688 pages of history-rich puzzles and page-turning peril.
- Required reading order: Start with Angels & Demons.
The Impossible Fortune (Thursday Murder Club #5) – Richard Osman – September 30, 2025
Wedding plans go hilariously off-script in this cozy mystery delight.
- Why we’re excited: Osman fans get another dose of British wit and geriatric sleuthing.
Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests (New Series) – K.J. Whittle – September 9, 2025
A classic whodunnit with a darkly comedic twist.
- Why we’re excited: Readers of Knives Out and Only Murders in the Building will feel right at home.
Literary Fiction & Contemporary Voices
We Love You, Bunny (Bunny #2) – Mona Awad – September 23, 2025
The surreal, cult-favorite gets a sequel.
- Why we’re excited: Fans are dying to revisit Awad’s creepy-cute literary world.
Buckeye (Standalone) – Patrick Ryan – September 2, 2025
A decades-spanning Ohio family saga.
- Why we’re excited: Nostalgic, sweeping, and quietly devastating—a literary sleeper hit.
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny (New Series) – Kiran Desai – September 23, 2025
Desai returns with her first novel in nearly 20 years.
- Why we’re excited: A masterclass in cross-generational storytelling.
FAQs: Fall 2025 Book-Series Releases
Will these dates slip?
While rare, big-publisher delays happen. Subscribe for real-time updates.
Where can I request ARCs?
Check Edelweiss+, NetGalley, or publisher newsletters for upcoming digital galleys.
Are audiobooks launching simultaneously?
Yes, for most major titles. Expect same-day drops from PRH, Macmillan, and S&S.
Do I need to read all previous books?
Use our linked guides to determine if you can jump in or need a recap.
