The publishing world is kicking off 2025 with a bang! The sheer number of books on my TBR that release in January is ridiculous, and so many of them feel like they would make excellent BOTM picks. With so many interesting books coming out in January, I think we’ll see mostly January releases, though I wouldn’t be surprised if we see at least one February release. I would love to see a bunch of debuts to start the year but there are quite a few repeat authors with books coming out in January that may make an appearance as well.
I do have a few confirmed picks but have not denoted which ones those are below. If you’d like spoilers send me a DM on Instagram (@speakingof.books) or TikTok (@speakingof.books ) and I can share with you! I have also read a few of these already and have linked my reviews as well!
Whether or not these are actually picks, only time will tell. Even if they are not, all or most of these are on my January Most Anticipated New Releases list and my Winter 2025 Most Anticipated.
When the picks are announced and you find you have space in your box still, make sure to also check out my most recent version of BOTM Add-On recommendations HERE, because who couldn’t use even more books!
Keep in mind that these are simply predictions and books I hope get chosen. I could get these completely wrong but the anticipation and guessing is part of the fun right?!
Mysteries & Thrillers
Contemporary & Literary Fiction
Lots of good fiction options coming out and a few from repeat authors as well. Tracy Lange has once again delivered a wonderfully complex family drama, and I can see it being a pick for January.
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Romance
Sarah Adams is a previous BOTM author
Historical Fiction
Fantasy & Science Fiction
I hope you found a book that you are truly excited about in this post. Let me know which other new releases you are excited for this month or that you’re hoping are BOTM picks, by commenting below or by messaging me on Instagram @speakingof_books. Don’t forget to follow me to get weekly updates and new reviews!
Happy Reading!
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