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Somehow, it’s March already. I know; I’m baffled, too. But even if the year feels like it’s already slipping by you all too fast, these new historical fiction releases should give you something to feel good about. Whatever else is going on, books are always a reliable pleasure. Looking forward to all the new books might even make you feel better about the fact that it is, yes, again, already March. This year may be clambering on, but there are always books to enjoy!
March’s new historical fiction books have a little something for everyone. In fact, many of these historical fiction books are full-on genre-blending. That’s a topic we’ve covered before here on Book Riot, but it’s safe to say March is bringing several new titles to add to the list. From historical mysteries and historical supernatural horror to historical romance (a more traditional blending of genres, I’ll admit), there’s a little something for everyone. This month’s new releases really run the gamut.
So whatever type of fiction—or historical fiction—you like to read, these March historical fiction books give you a plethora of choices to enjoy! Get ready for some books that let you have your cake and eat it, too, starting with the true story of America’s first murder trial:
The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig
Release date: March 4, 2025
Based on the infamous murder trial that shocked a young nation in 1800 New York, The Girl from Greenwich Street follows the attempts of Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton to save a man from the gallows even as they attempt to destroy each other. Levi Weeks has been found guilty in the court of public opinion. But did he really murder Elma Sands and dump her body in a well? Hamilton is determined to clear his name and uncover the real murderer. Burr is hoping to will public acclaim in the lead-up to his presidential run. Weeks and his brother just want to prove his innocence. But a woman is dead, and the question still remains: what happened to her?
Stone Angels by Helena Rho
Release date: March 4, 2025
After the death of her mother, Angelina Lee hopes digging into her family’s roots in Korea will help her find her footing again. Secretly, she’s also hoping to find answers as to why her mother took her own life. What she finds instead is a shocking family secret: her mother had an older sister who disappeared during the Japanese occupation of Korea in WWII. As the stories of these three women wind back through time, the complicated love between sisters, mothers, and daughters, as well as the legacy of grief, come together to paint a picture of what brought Angelina to this place.
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The Filling Station by Vanessa Miller
Release date: March 11, 2025
When Margaret and Evelyn escape the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, they flee to the one place they know they can find safe haven: the Threatt Filling Station. It’s the one place along Route 66 where Black Americans can safely stop to refuel, and it provides exactly the sanctuary the sisters need. As they grapple with everything they’ve faced and start to heal, Margaret and Evelyn begin to realize that the only way forward is back. Maybe, just maybe, they can take up their father’s legacy and start rebuilding Greenwood and Black Wall Street one step at a time.
A Gentleman’s Gentleman by TJ Alexander
Release date: March 11, 2025
TJ Alexander, the author of Chef’s Kiss and Triple Sec, brings their signature charm to historical romance with this trans Regency romance for fans of A Lady for a Duke. Lord Christopher Eden may be an eccentric who prefers the company of his beloved cook and butler to the ton, but he’s happy with his life. So when he learns he must take a wife by the end of the season to satisfy his late father’s will, he’s decidedly unhappy with the situation. Not only does he have no interest in women, he’ll now have to move to London to begin pursuing the marriage market. His new valet may help him look the part of a desirable match, but they’re each keeping secrets. As the two grow closer, they’ll have to reckon with Christopher’s mission to find a wife and with their own feelings.
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
Release date: March 18, 2025
This new book by Stephen Graham Jones, the author of The Only Good Indians, is one of my most anticipated releases of the year. Like Jones’s other novels, it has a definitive horror bent. It follows a Lutheran priest in the 1900s who’s taken up the task of transcribing the life of a vampire who haunts a Blackfeet reservation.
A Wager at Midnight by Vanessa Riley
Release date: March 25, 2025
Bridgerton fans will love this Regency romance about a lady who’d rather have a marriage in name only rather than give up her medical research. After all, what husband would allow his wife to dress as a man to attend lectures? But when Scarlett is unmasked, a physician saves her from disgrace by claiming she’s his cousin. Stephen Carew has no interest in frivolous ladies when he’s so busy caring for his patients. Scarlet may be the first lady to test this stance. With both of them so focused on medicine and marriage, though, will they be able to see the chemistry taking place right in front of them?
For more recent historical fiction releases, check out February and January’s most exciting new historical fiction books.
