As someone once (allegedly) said to Julius Caesar, “Beware the Ides of March.” The Ides means the 15th day of the month. This fact has been disputed in recent years, but the myth sounds better, so let’s stick with it this Sunday. So this March 15th, beware the Ides of March, but be aware of today’s new books.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Dragons & Magical Creatures & Demons by A.J. Ponder (The Dragon Society Papers Series)
Mandy has escaped the oppressive Dragon Pacification Society with her fae dragon, Beeble, and an unusual ally named Stan, a mysterious marble demon. Freedom comes with a painful cost, because she had to leave her enslaved family behind. When she learns her young brother Binky and his dragon have been sold, Mandy has only one week to rescue him before he is forced into dangerous service in another world. Determined to save him, she sets out for the legendary Library of Alexandria, hoping to find help.
Her plan quickly falls apart. The Library is still recovering from a recent demon raid, and Mandy’s arrival with Stan makes the guards suspicious. Instead of assistance, they receive a comfortable but secure prison cell. Mandy must find a way to win allies and outwit danger before time runs out for her brother. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Dragons & Magical Creatures & Demons by A.J. Ponder is the second book in The Dragon Society Papers Series.
The Forgotten Cipher by Christie Winter (The Archivist’s Code Series)
After a scandal ruins his academic career, Dr. Adrian Voss retreats into isolation and research. In The Forgotten Cipher by Christie Winter, he discovers a hidden code inside a fifteenth-century manuscript that strangely resembles symbols his late father once studied before his mysterious death. As Adrian investigates, his life begins to unravel. Colleagues grow hostile, his home is quietly searched, and a rival scholar appears to know too much. With help from a guarded French manuscript restorer, Adrian uncovers signs that history itself may be manipulated, forcing him to question whether he has found a conspiracy or is following the same dangerous obsession that destroyed his father.
Merciful Conquest by Violetta Rand (Heart of a Viking Series)
When her treacherous brother trades her freedom to save himself from a Viking raid, Noelle Sinclair becomes the unwilling captive of Jarl Randvior Sigurdsson. She expects cruelty from the powerful Norse leader, yet discovers a man guided by honor and strength rather than savagery. As Randvior carries her across the harsh landscapes of Norway, Noelle fights her growing attraction while longing for the life she lost. Torn between escape and the powerful bond forming between them, she must decide whether to resist him or risk her heart. Merciful Conquest by Violetta Rand is the first book in the Heart of a Viking Series.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for March 15th, 2026
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.