If you’re anything like us, there’s nothing quite like the buzz of discovering new books just as they’re hitting the shelves—stories and ideas that haven’t yet been talked to death, waiting to shape your summer. June 2025 delivers a fresh wave of titles across genres, with fiction that dares to push boundaries and nonfiction that sharpens your understanding of the world. Whether you’re looking for a sweeping novel, a tense thriller, a historical retelling, or a bold piece of cultural criticism, this month’s releases are worth making space for.
What makes June a standout moment for book lovers isn’t just the volume of new releases—it’s the quality and diversity of perspectives on offer. With so many authors saving their most anticipated work for this time of year, we’ve combed through pre-release buzz, early critical acclaim, and availability across key platforms like Amazon India to bring you a clean-cut, bias-free list of what actually matters right now. You won’t find any repeat titles here from earlier months. This is a focused spotlight on what’s new, relevant, and ready to read.
Each title on this list earns its place through storytelling strength, relevance, originality, and reader anticipation. From seasoned literary heavyweights like Taylor Jenkins Reid and Ocean Vuong to breakout voices from India and around the globe, June’s lineup is a true showcase of what 2025’s literary landscape has to offer.
If you’re creating a summer reading list, curating your bookstagram grid, or just want to stay ahead of the cultural curve, this is your no-nonsense, clutter-free guide. We’ve also made sure all titles are easy to access via Amazon India, so no hunting around for elusive imports.
📚 Fiction Picks for June 2025
1. Atmosphere | Taylor Jenkins Reid
Set in the 1980s, this novel follows Joan Goodwin, a passionate astronomer selected for a NASA space mission. Reid delves into Joan’s love for space, her family, and a fellow astronaut, crafting a narrative that explores personal and professional challenges in a male-dominated field.
2. The Primal of Blood and Bone | Jennifer L. Armentrout
In the penultimate installment of the Blood and Ash series, Poppy and Casteel face perilous challenges as ancient powers awaken. Their bond is tested, and the fate of their realm hangs in the balance.
3. The Bachelorette Party | Camilla Sten
A decade after four friends disappeared on a remote Swedish island, podcaster Tessa Nilsson investigates their case during a bachelorette party on a similar island. As secrets unravel, the line between past and present blurs in this gripping thriller.
4. Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil | V.E. Schwab
Spanning centuries and continents, this novel intertwines the lives of three women connected by a mysterious soil.Schwab weaves a tale of love, loss, and the supernatural.
5. Ten Incarnations of Rebellion | Vaishnavi Patel
In an alternate 1960s India under British rule, Kalki Divekar joins a secret movement to undermine the empire. Patel’s narrative spans a decade, reflecting on themes of freedom and identity.
6. The Other Side of Now | Paige Harbison
TV star Meg Bryan, feeling unfulfilled, travels to an Irish village and finds herself in an alternate reality where she never became famous. As she navigates this new life, Meg confronts past choices and seeks reconnection.
7. A Dance of Lies | Brittney Arena
Former dancer Vasalie Moran is imprisoned after being framed for murder. Offered freedom in exchange for espionage, she becomes entangled in royal intrigues, facing dangerous choices between two powerful brothers.
8. Far and Away | Amy Poeppel
Lucy and Greta agree to a house swap, leading to cultural shocks, overly friendly neighbors, and scandalous secrets.Poeppel crafts a humorous tale of unexpected adventures and self-discovery.
9. The Emperor of Gladness | Ocean Vuong
Hai, a 19-year-old in East Gladness, Connecticut, is saved from suicide by Grazina, an elderly woman with dementia. As Hai becomes her caretaker, Vuong explores themes of memory, trauma, and intergenerational healing.
📚 Non- Fiction Picks For June 2025
10. The Dry Season: A Memoir of Pleasure in a Year Without Sex | Melissa Febos
Febos shares her experience of swearing off sex for a year, exploring the insights gained about desire, identity, and personal growth. The memoir offers a candid look into the complexities of human relationships.
11. The Acid Queen: The Psychedelic Life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary | Susannah Cahalan
An exploration of Rosemary Woodruff Leary’s life, delving into the psychedelic movement and her role in the counterculture rebellion. Cahalan provides a nuanced portrait of a woman at the forefront of a cultural revolution.
12. The World After Gaza | Pankaj Mishra
Mishra interrogates Middle Eastern violence within the context of colonial histories and global power shifts, challenging Western narratives and exploring the experiences of marginalized populations.
13. The Constitution of India: A Short History | Shashi Tharoor
Tharoor offers a concise, jargon-free account of India’s constitution, providing insights into its formation and significance in the nation’s democratic framework.
14. The Missing Cryptoqueen by Jamie Bartlett
In The Missing Cryptoqueen, investigative journalist Jamie Bartlett unravels the enigmatic story of Dr. Ruja Ignatova, the mastermind behind OneCoin—a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded investors of billions. Bartlett delves into Ignatova’s rise and mysterious disappearance, shedding light on the allure of digital currencies and the vulnerabilities they exploit.This gripping narrative not only chronicles one of the most audacious financial frauds in recent history but also serves as a cautionary tale about the intersection of technology, ambition, and deception.
15. The Mind Electric | Pria Anand
Neuroscientist Anand explores the complexities of the brain through case studies and personal narratives, bridging science and human experience across cultures.
That’s your reading calendar for June 2025—fifteen standout books, each chosen not for hype, but for substance. In a sea of releases and endless recommendation lists, it’s easy to get swept up in repetition and overlook the fresh voices and ideas that make reading feel alive. This list cuts through the noise and gives you stories that will stick, challenge, move, and entertain.
From page-turning thrillers and emotionally rich fiction to thought-provoking nonfiction from some of the sharpest minds writing today, these books offer depth without dragging, intelligence without arrogance, and relevance without preaching. And the best part? Every one of them is fresh for June—no leftovers from earlier months, no recycled picks, just the best new material for your shelf, your mind, and your scroll.
Bookmark this guide, pin it to your Pinterest board, share it with your book club, or use it to spark your next solo reading binge. These are the titles that will shape conversations this season—and possibly long after. Now go ahead, pick your next obsession. June’s just getting started.
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