March Reads: fresh stories to fall into this month
Spring is on the horizon, and so are a fresh wave of fantastic new reads arriving across LiveWire Libraries.
From gripping thrillers to heart-warming sagas, March brings something for every book lover.
Explore the full list below and discover your next great read.
The Crossroads – C.J. Box
A gripping rural thriller where danger, secrets, and justice collide in classic Box style.
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Essex Wives – Kimberley Chambers
A bold, gritty page‑turner full of drama, attitude, and unforgettable Essex characters.
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California Gold – Jodie Chapman
A sweeping, emotional story of love, ambition, and chasing a life that feels like home.
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The Move – JP Delaney
A tense psychological thriller where a seemingly perfect new start becomes deeply unsettling.
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A Woman of Spirit – Margaret Dickinson
A heartfelt historical saga about resilience, courage, and a woman determined to forge her own path.
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The Family Friend – Claire Douglas
A dark, twist‑filled thriller exploring secrets, lies, and the strangers we let into our lives.
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The Hiding Season – Ava Glass
A fast, sharp spy thriller filled with tension, intelligence operations, and high‑stakes danger.
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Brawler – Lauren Groff
A powerful, character‑driven novel exploring identity, survival, and the fight to belong.
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The Quiet Girls – Dorothy Koomson
An emotional, gripping mystery where buried truths threaten to unravel lives.
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Sacrifice – Lynda La Plante
A gritty police procedural packed with tension, investigation, and La Plante’s trademark realism.
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The Dark Heart – Neil Lancashire
A chilling mystery loaded with atmosphere, suspense, and secrets lurking in the shadows.
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It’s Not What You Think – Clare Mackintosh
A twisty, emotional story where nothing is as straightforward as it first appears.
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The Dangerous Stranger – Simon Mason
A clever, tense crime novel where danger arrives in the form of an unexpected visitor.
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Dora’s Dream – Annie Murray
A warm, nostalgic saga celebrating friendship, hope, and dreams worth fighting for.
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Secrets Between Friends – Sheila O’Flanagan
A heartfelt, uplifting story about friendship, choices, and the ties that carry us through life.
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When I Kill You – B.A. Paris
A dark, gripping psychological thriller full of tension and shocking revelations.
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Judge Stone – James Patterson
A pacey courtroom thriller packed with twists, powerful cases, and relentless suspense.
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Family Lies – Karen Rose
A high‑octane romantic suspense where danger, secrets, and passion collide.
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The Shrine – Lesley Thomson
A haunting, atmospheric mystery steeped in secrets and slow‑burn suspense.
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The News from Dublin – Colm Tóibín
A beautifully crafted literary story exploring identity, relationships, and the quiet moments that shape us.
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