March 2026 Book Releases We’re Adding to Our TBR | Book Lounge by Libby

March is bringing the heat 🔥

In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by Amy Allen Clark of the Book Gang Podcast to talk about the March 2026 book releases they cannot wait to read.

From buzzy debuts to powerhouse authors returning with new stories, we’re breaking down the titles climbing to the top of our TBR piles. Whether you love literary fiction, thrillers, romance, or genre-bending surprises, this month is stacked.

Get your Libby tag ready — we’re giving you plenty of reasons to hit “borrow” and build out your holds list.

Looking for even more ideas? Browse Amy’s curated guides:

• 2026 Debut Books (43 Incredible Titles)

• 2026 New Releases (47 Book Ideas From Seasoned Voices)

Your March reading mood? Officially handled.

Book recommendations:

Amy’s Picks:  

• The Shock of the Light – Lori Inglis Hall  

• The Beheading Game – Rebecca Lehmann 

• The Fountain – Casey Scieszka  

• Where the Girls Were – Kate Schatz  

• Lady Tremaine – Rachel Hochhauser 

• Under Water – Tara Menon  

• That's What Friends Are For – Wade Rouse  

• The Truth About Ruby Cooper – Liz Nugent  

• The Night We Met – Abby Jimenez  

• Once and Again – Rebecca Serle 

Joe’s Picks:  

• Now I Surrender – Álvaro Engrigue 

• 200 Monas – Jan Saenz 

• The Disappointment – Scott Broker 

• Adult Braces – Lindy West 

• The Valley of Vengeful Ghosts – Kim Fu 

• You With the Sad Eyes – Christina Applegate 

• Strange Girls – Sarvat Hasin 

• Sisters in Yellow – Mieko Kawakami 

• Hooked – Asako Yuzuki 

• Wretch – Eric LaRocca 

Who’s in this episode:

• Amy Allen Clark – Links

Time stamps:

00:00:00 Check out How to Shoot a Ghost on Kanopy!
00:01:36 Title
00:02:00 Intro
00:02:30 Chatting with Amy Allen Clark
00:09:12 March 2026 Book Picks
01:17:47 Closing & Outro

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