Spring is (almost) in the air, and with it comes a fresh crop of books to fall in love with. Our booksellers at Goldsboro Books have hand-picked eight stunning new releases hitting the shelves this March. Whether you're in the mood for a gripping thriller, an enchanting adventure, or a chilling mystery, we've got you covered.
Here are the books we can’t wait to get lost in this month:
8 Books To Add to Your Reading List This March
1. The Green Kingdom by Cornelia Funke
Genre: Children’s & YA
From the beloved author of Inkheart and Dragon Rider comes an enchanting adventure through the streets of New York. Twelve-year-old Caspia dreads the city, but when she stumbles upon a bundle of letters containing botanical riddles, she embarks on a treasure hunt like no other. As she follows the clues, she uncovers hidden secrets, unexpected friendships, and the realization that home is something you grow.
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2. The CIA Book Club by Charlie English
Genre: Non-Fiction
A riveting true story of espionage, literature, and resistance. During the Cold War, millions of banned books were smuggled across the Iron Curtain as part of a covert CIA operation designed to win the war of ideas. From Orwell to Solzhenitsyn, these books fueled quiet rebellions that eventually helped bring down the Soviet Union. This thrilling history of spycraft, smuggling, and intellectual defiance is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the power of the written word.
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3. Flesh by David Szalay
Genre: General Fiction
From Booker-shortlisted David Szalay comes a hypnotic novel about power, desire, and the forces that shape a life. Spanning decades and continents, Flesh follows István, a boy in Hungary whose life takes unexpected turns, propelling him from loneliness to unimaginable wealth. A gripping exploration of love, ambition, and fate.
4. Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
Genre:Various
A lyrical and heart-wrenching love story wrapped in the pulse of a thriller. When Gabriel returns to the village, Beth is forced to confront the love she thought was lost forever. But second chances come at a cost, and soon she finds herself entangled in a scandal with devastating consequences. A gripping novel of passion, choices, and the past that refuses to stay buried.
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5. There Came A-Tapping by Andrea Carter
Genre: Crime
A chilling mystery filled with ghostly whispers and dark secrets. When Allie’s partner, Rory, vanishes, she retreats to a remote cottage in Ireland to escape the grief. But strange occurrences—a mysterious tapping sound, Rory’s car found in an unexpected location, and a body in the driver’s seat that isn't his—send her spiraling into a web of deception. A must-read for fans of eerie, atmospheric thrillers.
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6. Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
Genre: Fantasy
A dystopian love story with echoes of The Last of Us and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Inesa, an impoverished girl, is thrown into the deadly Lamb’s Gauntlet, where she must outrun Melinoë, a deadly assassin. But as the two cross paths, their battle for survival transforms into something neither of them expected. A haunting tale of love, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom.
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7. A Trial in Three Acts by Guy Morpuss
Genre: Crime
A legal thriller meets a theatrical murder mystery. The cast of Daughter of the Revolution takes the stage every night—until one evening, the leading lady is beheaded live on stage. Every actor has a motive, and Hollywood legend Leo Lusk is charged with the crime. It falls to barrister Charles Konig to unravel the truth, but with secrets buried within the play itself, can he solve the case before the final curtain falls? A must-read for fans of clever whodunits.
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8. Songs for Ghosts by Clara Kumagai
Genre: Children’s & YA
Inspired by Madame Butterfly, this hauntingly beautiful novel follows Adam, a Japanese-American teen who discovers an old diary that pulls him into a century-old mystery. As he follows its clues to Nagasaki, he is drawn into a world of restless spirits, family secrets, and a longing for connection. A lyrical and moving story of identity and belonging.
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