March is bringing the heat 🔥 

In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by Amy Allen Clark of the Book Gang Podcast to talk about the March 2026 book releases they cannot wait to read. 

From buzzy debuts to powerhouse authors returning with new stories, we’re breaking down the titles climbing to the top of our TBR piles. Whether you love literary fiction, thrillers, romance, or genre-bending surprises, this month is stacked. 

Get your Libby tag ready — we’re giving you plenty of reasons to hit “borrow” and build out your holds list. 

Looking for even more ideas? Browse Amy’s curated guides: 

2026 Debut Books (43 Incredible Titles) 

2026 New Releases (47 Book Ideas From Seasoned Voices) 

Your March reading mood? Officially handled. 

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Book recommendations: 

Amy’s Picks:  

The Shock of the Light – Lori Inglis Hall  

The Beheading Game – Rebecca Lehmann 

The Fountain – Casey Scieszka  

Where the Girls Were – Kate Schatz  

Lady Tremaine – Rachel Hochhauser 

Under Water – Tara Menon  

That's What Friends Are For – Wade Rouse  

The Truth About Ruby Cooper – Liz Nugent  

The Night We Met – Abby Jimenez  

Once and Again – Rebecca Serle 

Joe’s Picks:  

Now I Surrender – Álvaro Engrigue 

200 Monas – Jan Saenz 

The Disappointment – Scott Broker 

Adult Braces – Lindy West 

The Valley of Vengeful Ghosts – Kim Fu 

You With the Sad Eyes – Christina Applegate 

Strange Girls – Sarvat Hasin 

Sisters in Yellow – Mieko Kawakami 

Hooked – Asako Yuzuki 

Wretch – Eric LaRocca 

Who’s in this episode:  

Amy Allen Clark – Links 

Time stamps: 

00:00:00 Check out How to Shoot a Ghost on Kanopy! 
00:01:36 Title 
00:02:00 Intro 
00:02:30 Chatting with Amy Allen Clark 
00:09:12 March 2026 Book Picks 
01:17:47 Closing & Outro 

Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode! 

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