It’s Thursday, June 5th, and today is “National Sorry I Was on a Boat Day”. We’ve never heard of that one before, and none of my friends own a boat, so instead, today will be the same “holiday” we always celebrate: National Sorry I Was Reading Day. If you’re looking to celebrate, here is a list of today’s new releases.
The School Gates is the latest thriller from A.A. Chaudhuri. Lola Martinez, a single mum, feels out of place when her son Luca starts school. The other mums are wealthy, confident, and seemingly perfect. To her surprise, they welcome her into their exclusive circle. Although she avoids talking about Luca’s father, she quickly becomes involved. Friendships form, but so do tensions. Lola finds herself caught in a world of gossip, competition, and hidden agendas.
Then Lola is found murdered, and the community is shaken. As the police investigate, they uncover secrets she kept and secrets the other mums are desperate to protect. Each woman has something to hide and a reason to stay quiet. Beneath their polished lives lies a tangle of envy, betrayal, and resentment. Someone knows more than they realize. And someone had a reason to want Lola gone.
The Burning Embers Series by Stephanie Nichole begins with Embers in the Fire. Centuries ago, magicals and werewolves formed a protective oath. Ember and Harrow were bound by it. Three years ago, Ember fled Alabama after her brother attacked light magic. Their bond began to fray. Now Ember returns, stronger and determined. But seeing Harrow stirs old emotions. He’s still guarded, powerful, and tied to their shared oath. A war between light and dark magic looms. Ember and Harrow must face their broken past and the future ahead. Can they mend their bond and stop the coming storm, or will their world fall to chaos and ancient rivalries?
A Very Italian Wedding is a new summer romance from Donna Ashcroft. At a sunset engagement party in Tuscany, Rose watches her best friend Luna toast to love. But Rose is worried. Luna barely knows her fiancé, Marco. Rose believes love ends in heartbreak and lives by her Rules for Love to stay safe. But Luna is ignoring every rule. Then Rose meets Ben, the best man. He’s tall, charming, and believes in true love. Rose finds herself drawn to him, even as she tries to protect her heart. As sparks fly, Rose must choose between the safety of her rules and the risk of falling for someone who might just prove her wrong.
The Dogs of War Series by Adrian Tchaikovsky continues with Bee Speaker. Earth quietly collapsed under storms, droughts, and petty wars. No grand ending—just slow, brutal decline. Humanity faded, not with a bang, but a whimper. Mars, however, endured. Bioengineered beings and outlawed AI called Bees survived by uniting. Cooperation meant survival. Then, one day, a signal reached them: “For the sake of what once was. We beg you. Help.” They couldn’t ignore it. A mission was launched—a hopeful return to Earth. Now, after traveling millions of kilometers, they’ve arrived. But Earth is not as they remembered. Something has gone terribly wrong. Their mission of hope may end in disaster.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for June 5th, 2025
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vince is the Entertainment Editor at Book Notification. His first book was Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss, and his passion for reading took off from there. He'll read just about anything, but can usually be found re-reading his favorite Pynchon novels and Seattle Mariners box scores.