The Most Anticipated Indie Book Releases Of September 2025

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Oct 30, 2025, 2:43 PM

the most anticipated indie book releases of september 2025

The Anticipated Indie Book Releases of September 2025 are here, bringing a mix of fantasy, romance, thrillers, and heartwarming stories. From epic battles and dangerous secrets to sizzling second-chance love and small-town intrigue, there’s something for every reader. Get ready to mark your TBR because these indie titles are not to be missed! Enemies, lovers, or something dangerously in between? A century after siren Odessa Ashwater saved Prince Kastian from drowning, their once-fated love has curdled into bitter animosity. Kastian hides his pain behind an unshakable facade, but Odessa’s allure is the one weakness he cannot resist.

When a deadly engagement places her in mortal peril, only Kastian can keep her from being pulled under. Blending fierce romance, courtly intrigue, and high-stakes fantasy, A Storm in Every Heart is a spellbinding tale of love, betrayal, and destiny. In Knife’s Edge, Alaska, danger runs as deep as the rivers—and love burns just as fiercely. Christian Osprey came home from war determined to live alone. But he can’t stay away from Amka Amaruq, the resilient tavern owner caught in an engagement she doesn’t want. When a threat puts Amka in the crosshairs, Christian’s protective instincts ignite, pulling them closer than either intended.

Survival in the frozen wilderness means facing danger head-on, but the greatest risk may be surrendering their guarded hearts. Rugged, romantic, and suspenseful, Thaw of Spring will keep readers hooked until the last page. Haunted by tragedy, Dr. Jason Lansing has closed himself off from everything—until Angie Simpson walks into his classroom. Angie is determined to prove herself in med school, but her quiet strength sparks something in Jason he thought he’d lost forever. Their attraction is undeniable, but secrets and forbidden lines threaten to tear them apart.

Broken Dream is a love story about healing, hope, and risking it all for a second chance. MEMBER and MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES: [email protected] Here are the 25 Indie Next List and 6 Now in Paperback picks on the September 2025 Indie Next List flier. The September title list is also viewable as a collection on Edelweiss and on the Indie Next List page as an Excel file alongside PDFs for the month’s flier and shelf-talker templates. Learn more and visit Matchbook Marketing’s program page to sign up to send the free Indie Next List e-newsletter to customers. Additionally, to mark the start of the new month, the August Indie Next List picks are available as a flier, along with past lists, on the Indie Next List page on BookWeb.org.

#1 Pick: Katabasis (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel By R. F. Kuang (Harper Voyager, 9780063021471, $35, Aug. 26, Fantasy) “I'd follow R. F. Kuang anywhere — and that includes hell!

Deep, dark, and atmospheric, Katabasis balances academia and danger perfectly, solidifying Kuang as an expert in the genre.” —Kassie King, The Novel Neighbor, Webster Groves, MO This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission. Ready to discover your next literary obsession? Explore the hottest September 2025 book releases, including my top picks and the most talked-about titles of the month. It’s always exciting to start a new month, especially when you get to plan out your reading list!

There are some fantastic books coming out soon, ranging from romantic novels to popular New York Times bestsellers, thought-provoking coming-of-age stories, and gripping historical fiction novels. With so many new books being published every month, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to include in your reading list. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Every month, I’ll highlight some of the most exciting upcoming releases that you should remember. As an eclectic reader, I balance my reading list and recommendations with a mix of genres from both established and debut authors to give you the best and most varied reading experience possible. So, I’m confident that you’ll find something you’ll love on this list.

Wondering what to read now? Here are all the hot new September 2025 book releases for you. I’ll let you know what I’ve read, what I can’t wait to read, and what’s getting all the attention this month. In case you’re new to Booklist Queen, every month I cover all the hottest new book releases. I try to read as many new book releases as I can to give you an honest perspective on what to read and what to skip. However, I realize that my to-read list might not exactly match yours.

That’s why I’ve also included some of the most popular September 2025 book releases from your favorite authors. Enough from me, let’s get on to the September 2025 book releases so you can fill up your to-read list. Read with Jenna September Book Club Pick: In the exciting of the Allied victory in Europe during WWII, Cal Jenkins and Margaret Salt share an intimate moment that will affect their families for generations... Haunted by his inability to fight in the war, Cal lives with his wife Becky, a seer who helps families connect with the dead they have lost. Meanwhile, Margaret’s husband is serving on a Navy cargo ship when she gets word that the unthinkable may have happened. Over the ensuing decades, Cal and Margaret’s secrets haunt their families since nothing can stay secret forever in a small Ohio town.

All the September 2025 Prepub Alerts in one place, plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all titles from every post. All the September 2025 Prepub Alerts in one place, plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all titles from every post. Chang, Jade. What a Time To Be Alive. Ecco. Sept.

2025. ISBN 9780063416390. 304p. $28.99. FICTION Lola is broke, unemployed, and grieving the death of a friend when she ends up in a viral video, launching her into internet fame as a self-help guru.

Chang’s (The Wangs vs. the World, an Indie Next and B&N Discover Pick) latest receives a 150K-copy first printing. Cook, Jeannine. It’s Me They Follow. Amistad. Sept.

2025. ISBN 9780063430952. 208p. $25. FICTION What better way to get book recommendations than from independent booksellers?

Here are eight of their favorites of September 2025. Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. With expertise spanning multiple genres and a deep understanding of the publishing industry, we offer thoughtful commentary, book deals, and news that matters to readers. Whether it’s uncovering hidden gems, analyzing literary trends, or championing diverse voices, Book Riot’s editorial team is here to keep you informed and inspired. If you want to discover the best new releases, from the buzziest books to hidden gems, ask an indie bookseller. These are passionate readers who have their finger on the pulse of the biggest books of the moment—the ones they’re eager to get into readers’ hands.

Luckily for us, there’s the Indie Next List. Every month, the American Booksellers Association put together a list of the top 25 new book releases of the upcoming month as their Indie Next List Preview. These are books that were nominated by booksellers at independent bookstores across the country, and they cover all genres and categories. Each book has a quote from a bookseller about why they recommend this book, and these recommendations can be printed out as “shelf-talkers” to display in store. Here are eight of the best books of September according to indie booksellers. Many of these we also recommend on Book Riot, so I’ve quoted our relevant recommendations.

Be sure to click through to the ABA website for the full list, including six Indie Next Picks that are now out in paperback. The summer is drawing to a close, and we consider this peak reading season. It's still hot enough to indulge in sizzling summer romance, but with fall just around the corner, we're also happy to enjoy cozy reads and embrace the frights of the incoming Halloween season. Appropriately, September is positively packed with new book launched to make your TBR pile even more unwieldy. Don't fret, because below, we've broken down 10 of the brand-new book drops of September 2025 we're most looking forward to reading. Rebecca Ross's beloved YA fantasy romance series Letters of Enchantment got even dreamier with a prequel novel with the release of Wild Reverence.

It takes place before the gods fully break out into war, following the young messenger goddess, Matilda, and the secret she holds most dear. A mortal boy, Vincent, who's met her only in his dreams, pleads for her blessing, but ignored, is forced to get on with his life. In fact, he forgets about Matilda entirely until she comes to him a decade later with an important message, drawn together to discover their true fates—and true love. Rachel Harrison's Play Nice follows Clio, a popular stylist-influencer, who happened to grow up in a house possessed by some kind of malevolent force. After the divorce of her parents, Clio moved into the house with her mom and sisters. Soon, her mother was driven to madness, saying it was inhabited by a demon—and even writing a book about it—and losing custody of her kids in the process.

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