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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.
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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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