From new titles from big-name authors to buzzy new debuts, these are the most anticipated mystery and thriller books arriving in 2025

2025 is an exciting year for literature, as the mystery & thriller releases of the new year touch upon a variety of subjects to interest all readers.

In the literary world, this year is shaping up to be a good one for fans of cultural criticism: There are new books about Better Call Saul and biographies of James Gandolfini and Lorne Michaels on the way.

From zany memoirs to coming-of-age sagas, here’s every new release you’ll want to keep an eye out for With 2025 in full swing, brand-new titles are ready to fly off bookstore shelves and straight into your arms—or,