17 New Thriller Books Coming In 2025 (& Yes, We've Already Pre-Ordered Them)

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2025's new books have already started hitting shelves, and they haven't disappointed! Titles like The Perfect Home by Daniel Kenitz and A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay are already getting us through sticky times (here's looking at you, weird TikTok shutdown!). But there are even more thriller books we can't wait to read this year!

Got a taste for learning about the dark side of the influencer industry? There are two books that'll feed your curiosity. Want to see why ghosting a romantic partner is a red flag that could cause harm? You'll love reading about one woman's descent into madness — from a distance, of course. Seriously, there's new thriller for everyone on this list — so happy reading!

Learn about the 17 best new thriller books we can't wait to read this year!

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1. Dead Money by Jakob Kerr (January 28, 2025)

Mackenzie Clyde's knows how to make the problems of venture capitalists disappear because she's good at her job. Despite not seeing the same kind of profit they do, she doesn't mind making things easier for them. But, being skilled doesn't mean you know how to handle every situation.

Mackenzie's tasked with helping her boss make sure he doesn't lose money after investing in a startup where the CEO's been found dead. She doesn't even know where to begin in her pursuit of narrowing down who could've committed the crime, but she's not going to let anyone down...not when she has a lot to gain from this.

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2. Beauty in the Blood by Charlotte Carter (February 11, 2025)

Sarah Toomey's an efficient black lawyer who's not only lost her mother, but may be losing her grip on reality. Her mind doesn't 'normal,' nor does she. Committing acts she normally wouldn't, Sarah's scared there's something more malevolent going on. There's also the fact she's in a relationship with a co-worker that adds to the deep passion coursing through her veins. The more Sarah questions what's going on, the more the truth is unveiled about her family's history.

In an alternate timeline, Yvonne Howard has changed her fate from being a prison guard to working at one of the most popular soul food restaurants. Things are looking up until an ex-inmates asks her to help uncover what happened to her brother. Before she can truly get started, Yvonne learns the ex-inmate has also died. This puts Yvonne on a path she thought she'd escaped from.

Not only that, she'll have to solve the mystery of what keeps attracting black women to violence unless she wants to end up like poor Sarah Toomey.

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3. The Girl You Know by Elle Gonzalez Rose (February 18, 2025)

When Luna's twin sister Solina is found dead after announcing she no longer wanted to attend Kingswood Academy, Luna is convinced someone is behind her death. She steps into Solina's shoes and heads to the the academy and realizes a few things:

  1. Solina's friends are exactly the kind of people you'd want to be around.
  2. Luna is developing a crush on Solina's roommate Claudia.
  3. Solina wasn't exactly innocent.

Despite this, Luna doesn't feel her sister deserved to die and will stop at nothing to make sure everyone involved pays for their crimes.

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4. Claire, Darlingby Callie Kazumi (March 11, 2025)

Claire's happy existence is thrown into shambles when a surprise visit to her fiancé's job on their anniversary reveals he doesn't work there. Confused, Claire does some digging and realizes he's ghosted her to return to his real life — the one where he's already living with his real girlfriend. Though shocked, all Claire wants is for things to go back to normal between her and Noah.

The more she becomes a modern femme fatale, the more she begins to see parallels between her and the conniving mom she grew up with.

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5. All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman (March 11, 2025)

Florence Grimes doesn't take life too seriously except for when it concerns her son Dylan. He's the reason she even tries to be a functioning adult, if she can call it that. However, she's forced to step into her big girl pants when her son's suspected of having something to do with his bully's, Alfie Risby, disappearance during a field trip.

She begins throwing herself into finding young Alfie to prove that her son's innocent even if she's not popular among the other school moms. But, what if she knows her son is hiding a dark secret?

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6. Gothictown by Emily Carpenter (March 25, 2025)

Billie Hope decides the perfect way to give her family a fresh start is by accepting a very low offer to move into a beautiful Victorian home in Juliana, Georgia. It has enough space for them to branch out, but she's hoping they can repair their relationship. Plus, she'll get a chance at having a thriving restaurant again.

But there's something eerie about the quaint town of Juliana. Almost like there's something evil lurking behind the scenes of the smiling faces and vast opportunities to have the life she's always wanted.

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7. The Matchmakerby Aisha Saeed (April 8, 2025)

Business is booming for matchmaker Nura Khan. She's built the kind of clientele people dream about because she's known for delivering the kind of results they want to see. The best part is no one questions that she's single because her best friend Azar always shows up as her plus-one to weddings. Based on that, people think they're engaged so there's no reason to question her work.

But when someone sabotages the wedding of Nura's clients, she realizes someone is determined to destroy more than her reputation.

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8. The Influencersby Anna-Marie McLemore (April 15, 2025)

Known as "Mother May I" Iverson, one of the world's most successful influencers has been in the game for 25 years. She's made a name for herself by sharing cute family videos of her biracial daughters and everyone loves them. However, her daughters never had a say in being featured and have their own feelings about it as adults.

Things take a turn when May's sprawling mansion burns to the ground after her husband is found dead. It seems each of her daughters would have a reason to do so between legal battles and one's surprising disappearance. Yet, the answer to this mysterious crime may not be as simple as anyone thinks.

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9. One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman (April 15, 2025)

Known for being difficult as an ex-actress, Julia Mann's life gets even more complicated when a dead body shows up at her home and the police have every reason to believe she's behind the murder. The last person she wants to see is Natasha Mason at an AA meeting, but that may be the one person who's on her side.

Reluctantly deciding to work with her, Julia and Natasha try to pinpoint how the body found it's way to Julia's California residence. Though they start working well together, old habits are hard to kill and threaten to derail their investigation. Even with the help of industry insiders, it's hard if Julia and Natasha will be able to solve the crime before it's too late.

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10. The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose (April 15, 2025)

Sarah Morgan believes she's left the remnants of her last marriage behind now that she's married Bob Miller. She even decided being a lawyer was no longer for her because she can finally be happy...or so she thinks. When she learns Bob had a brief affair, she decides she'd rather be single than deal with a cheating husband. But their divorce is anything but amicable.

As they fight tooth and nail, new evidence is connected to her ex-husband's case and the investigation against him is reopened. Deputy Hudson is convinced the real truth is out there and wants to uncover as much information as possible. And when Bob's one-time mistress vanishes, Sarah will have to watch her back because Bob isn't anything like the ex-husband who cheated before.

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11. The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (April 15, 2025)

When Edward and Isabel were younger, they stared into the eyes of a serial killer when he broke into their home. Despite being deeply in love, their relationship was traumatized and never recovered from that night.

Nearing their 60s, they've only crossed paths to watch the serial killer's trial finally unfold. Isabel has been waiting for this day for years as she devoted herself to learning as much as she can about the man who marked her life. She also also wants him to hear her voice in court.

But Edward doesn't want to be there because it serves as a reminder of his first marriage's dissolution. He's remarried, but old feelings come rushing back that influence him to stand by Isabel's side.

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12. No Lie Lasts Forever by Mark Stevens (May 1, 2025)

The media is sure the PDQ Killer is back when a reporter is discovered dead and everyone is shocked. However, no one's more confused than Harry Kugel because he used to be the PDQ Killer but hasn't done anything in 15 years.

Harry's been working hard to live better, but feels insulted that someone is trying to copy his moves to make it seem like he's responsible. There's only thing he can do — figure out who the killer is without drawing too much attention to himself.

Turning to TV journalist Flynn Martin, Harry works to solve the mystery so peace can be restored. It's just that being so close to murder is making Harry itch to commit one last crime.

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13. Follow Me by Elizabeth Rose Quinn (May 6, 2025)

Following the disappearance of her twin sister Chiara, Adrienne Shaw decides to show up to the influencer retreat her sister was last spotted at. Adrienne never trusted that world and follows her suspicions as she rubs elbows with the women who seem to know how to curate the perfect social media feed.

The closer she gets to uncovering the truth, the more Adrienne realizes the influencers at this retreat are more than complicit in her sister's death and she's ready to fight to the end to get revenge.

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14. The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson (May 27, 2025)

Nova Davies' book club isn't going the way she pictured. The few members that have joined can never get through a meeting without disagreeing, but that's not the worst part.

When someone steals much-needed money during one of the book club's meetups, the community center it's held at is threatened for closure. Everyone decides one of their members, Michael, has to be the culprit when he vanishes in the wake of a dead body being found where he lives.

The remaining book club members have different theories about what happened, but they agree to investigate so they uncover the truth of what happened.

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15. The Ghostwriter by Julia Clarke (June 3, 2025)

In 1975, Vincent Taylor's siblings' bodies were discovered at home, and people think he was responsible for their deaths. It doesn't help that he becomes a successful horror author later on. Also, he has a daughter he doesn't know about.

Olivia Dumont is ironically a ghostwriter who hasn't seen much success. Deciding to take the job of writing her dad's new book, she realizes he's not interested in focusing on a fictionalized horror story. He wants to detail everything that happened when his siblings were murdered years ago, finally shedding light on the truth.

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16. Shaw Connolly Lives to Tellby Gillian French (June 17, 2025)

Fingerprints analyst Shaw Connolly has seen her fair share of grisly crimes in Maine, but she's still haunted by the mystery surrounding her missing younger sister Thea. Shaw constantly obsesses over it which is causing estrangement between her, her husband, and their children. And now that Anders Jansen keeps taunting her about what happened, she can't pull away.

Jansen goes from talking about Thea to detailing everything about Shaw, making the latter realize she could be next on his hit list. She should stop taking his phone calls, but she's convinced she can figure out who and where he is to end his reign of terror. But, what will uncovering the truth cost her?

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17. You Can't Hurt Me by Emma Cook (November 5, 2025)

Eva Reid was born special because she physically can't feel pain. Her existence is a phenomenon that people can't get enough of, especially her scientist husband Dr. Nate Reid and journalist Anna Tate. Yet, Eva's death rattles her community and questions about what happened begin flying.

This plunges Anna in a sea of obsession as she works tirelessly to figure out everything she can about Eva's life. She realizes Eva was not only on her way to have a flourishing career as a psychotherapist, but her marriage was far from perfect considering Eva was a former patient of Dr. Reid.

When Dr. Reid decides to dedicate a book to Eva, Anna offers her services to help him complete it so she can learn the truth. Yet, she may be placing herself in harm's way.

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Gilmore Girlsgave us a glimpse into what it looks like to live with one of Lauren Graham's iconic characters, and her new TV show gives us a look at what it's like to work with one — and TBH, her new character is giving MAJOR Lorelai Gilmore vibes. The Z-Suite, which follows an industry battle between an ad CEO and the social media team who replaces her, is one 2025 TV show TV show you definitely don't want to miss. Not only is the cast stacked, but it promises to be laugh-out-loud funny.

Here's what to expect from Lauren Graham's new TV show The Z-Suite.

'The Z-Suite' is a hilarious look at Gen Z vs. Gen X.

In the new The Z-Suite trailer, we see Lauren Graham's Monica take matters into her own hands when she's fired from an ad agency (and replaced with a slew of Gen Z social media mavens). Determined to prove that she has what it takes to stay in the game, Monica unleashes a brand new campaign — and she's not going down without a fight. "Let the best generation win."

We get a glimpse at the tension between social media vs. traditional work that we're all feeling these days, and while this first look highlights the differences between the two, it also just reminds me that we're all in it together. Only time will tell us whether these two teams will be able to put their heads together.

And Lauren Graham's new character will remind you of her iconic 'Gilmore Girls' one.

I am already loving The Z-Suite, because not only does it feature the kind of workplace chaos that feels right at home in 2025, but Monica also totally reminds me of Lorelai Gilmore. Creating a brand new advertising campaign and fighting her way back to the top? Hello, that has Lor written all over it! (Especially having cheese puffs on hand).

“When I first read the script for The Z-Suite, I responded to Katie O’Brien’s fresh and funny take on the workplace,” Lauren Graham told Deadline. “The character of Monica is smart, strong, and appealingly a bit unhinged. I’m excited to work with the team at Tubi as they ramp up their Originals slate and continue their ascent in the streaming space.”

The new TV show premieres on Tubi February 6, 2025 and stars Lauren Graham, Spencer Stevenson, Madison Shamoun, Nico Santos, Anna Bezahler, and Evan Marsh.

Check out Lauren Graham's return to TV in The Z-Suite when it premieres on Tubi February 6, and don't forget to bookmark all the other amazing February TV shows coming soon!

Whether you’re a Gilmore Girls fan or a die-hard Owala sipper, you’re gonna want to hear this: Owala is dropping a Gilmore Girls collection! Adorned with adorable illustrations that pay homage to the hit TV series, this limited-edition drop is not one to be missed.

Scroll on to learn more about the Gilmore Girls Owala drop, including pricing and when you can shop the new cups!

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Gilmore Girls fall—it’s a thing,” Owala’s site reads. “If you’re the kind of person who needs coffee in an IV, we’ve got the mugs for you. Choose from Luke’s Diner or The Dragonfly Inn… or get both. We know Lorelai would.” This collab is already perfection!

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The Gilmore Girls Owala drop honors both The Dragonfly Inn and Luke’s Diner with two super cute cup designs.

The first is a cream white 20-ounce SmoothSip Slider dotted with purple dragonflies. The lid is a bold yellow color fitted with a lavender slider that’s used to conveniently open and close the cup.

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The second 20-ounce SmoothSip Slider flaunts a brown and yellow logo for Luke’s Diner with a color-coordinated lid and slider. We truly can’t pick a favorite!

Both SmoothSip Slider cups feature an insulated stainless steel lining that keeps contents hot up to 6 hours or cold up to 24 hours. The cups are certifiably BPA-free, lead-free, and phthalate-free. The lid on each cup is dishwasher-safe, while the cups themselves should be hand-washed only.

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This upcoming Gilmore Girls collab is part of Owala’s Color Drop program, which means it’s bound to sell out. However, if the drop sells out in an hour or less, it’ll automatically open for backorders, which ship 10-12 weeks after purchase. Previous drops have featured limited-edition water bottle colorways and even a fun Valentine's Day vault.

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The Gilmore Girls x Owala collab will be available to shop on February 11 at 10am MT. You can shop each SmoothSip Slider for $32.99 a pop, or bundle the duo for $65.98. According to reviews from shoppers, this style of Owala is the “perfect to go coffee cup” and is “truly leak-proof.”

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Not only are we ready to return to the Ton as viewers, but our favorite actors are too! Bridgerton season 4 will be led by Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton and Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, but we'll also see fan favorites like Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), Colin (Luke Newton), and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan). However, there's one Bridgerton who just revealed they haven't even been contacted about joining the new season: Phoebe Dynevor, who starred as Diamond of the Season Daphne Bridgerton in the first eight episodes of the show!

Here's what Phoebe Dynevor had to say about Bridgerton season 4, and her potential return as Daphne Bridgerton.

Phoebe Dynevor is "available" for 'Bridgerton' season 4...even if she hasn't been asked back.

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While promoting her new movie Inheritance, Phoebe Dynevor revealed that she hasn't been contacted about returning as the eldest Bridgerton daughter.

"I mean, they've not called me yet," she told The Direct. "And I think they're shooting Season 4 right now. So, I'm still waiting for that call."

"Life post-Bridgerton has been interesting," the actress added in an interview with Screen Rant. "But do I plan to revisit Daphne? Yeah, if they want me back. I haven't got the call yet, but I'm available."

Ugh what do you MEAN?! Bridgerton literally wouldn't be the same without Daphne and the Duke's love story at the helm, and considering the actress wasn't in Bridgerton season 3, it's been far too long since I've seen her on my screen. I want to see her bond with Penelope, and see Anthony interact with her son. I am literally begging Netflix to bring her back.

And Jonathan Bailey can't wait to return.

Speaking of Anthony, we do know that Jonathan Bailey will be back in his role as eldest son after he told Good Morning Americain August that "I have a couple of weeks etched out in my schedule for returning" and that he can't wait to start "reading the scripts."

Fans will remember that by the end of Bridgerton season 3, Anthony and Kate's story was leading them to India for their child's birth. Anthony wants their baby to know they're as much a Sharma as they are a Bridgerton, which showrunner Jess Brownell says highlights "the two of them deciding what their future looks like together and how much they want to give into the duty or not."

Even if this couple ends up being overseas during the majority of season 4, actress Simone Ashley is hoping we get to see them again very soon...maybe in their own spinoff?! "I would love it," she tells Premiere magazine. "This world is so big and these characters are so deep that there is plenty to explore about them."

And she also hinted that there's plenty more to explore about fans' favorite couple. "I don't want to give too much away, but I think there could be several seasons to come about Kate and Anthony," she adds. I'll be seated for every single season!

Do you hope we see Phoebe Dynevor return as Daphne Bridgerton? What else do you want to see in Bridgerton season 4? Tell us on Instagram and meet the Bridgerton season 4 cast while you wait for new episodes.

Aquarius season is officially here, in all its air sign glory — and it's about to shake up your weekly horoscope! From January 19-26, you can expect a lot going on in the world around you (hello, new president?!), but there's also a lot going on in your personal life. Whether you're tapping into your inner courage, or you're just trying to take a breather this week, the stars have plenty to say about it. So, buckle up because his is what your zodiac sign can expect in your weekly horoscope!

Here's what's in store for your weekly horoscope for January 19-26, 2025!

What's happening astrologically during January 19-26, 2025?

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Aquarius season officially begins on January 19 as the Sun moves into this electric air sign, prompting us to view life from a fresh and unique perspective. Things will start moving faster; our mental abilities will sharpen, and we’ll strive to accomplish more. However, with Mars still retrograde, it’s wise to pause before impulsively taking action, even if we’re tempted to dive in. Once your goals are clear, don’t hold back.

The Aquarius archetype is humanitarian and community-focused. In a world facing many challenges and tragedies, this visionary energy can inspire us to challenge the status quo and solve problems innovatively. On a personal level, this month-long period encourages us to embrace our authenticity and live by our ideals and goals, no matter how unconventional they may seem to others.

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As noted last week, the Sun aligns with Pluto at the same degree on January 21 and 22, marking an energy we’ve felt for weeks. Expect world events to remain volatile, intense, and even destructive. The Sun-Pluto interplay will persist as Pluto journeys through Aquarius over the next 20 years, sometimes with dramatic effects. Rather than getting caught up in external drama, adapt to this energy, channel its power for personal growth, and let the world’s events unfold as they will. From the ashes of destruction, a new world will emerge — one we can’t yet imagine.

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Other planetary movements encourage new beginnings and help overcome inertia. Tap into the energy for fun, excitement, and bold changes. Mars forms a sextile with Uranus, inspiring courageous actions that lead to freedom. If you feel stuck or bored with daily life, use this momentum to make bold moves. Stay alert, flexible, and ready for quick changes.

Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, is in a harmonious phase. Use this time to express yourself clearly and initiate meaningful conversations, even challenging ones. Experiment with new ways to convey your feelings. This is an excellent week to speak your truth and strive for your goals.

If you want to know how these and other transits impact you personally, visit SevenSistersAstrology.com for a reading.

Read Your Weekly Horoscope For Your Sun & Rising Signs

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Aries (March 21 – April 20)

This week offers an excellent opportunity to create a sanctuary at home. Take the time to organize your space, clear out old clutter, and embrace activities that bring you peace, such as lighting candles. Create an altar of sacred objects. Nourish yourself with healthy meals and focus on making your home a place of calm and rejuvenation. By cultivating a peaceful environment, you’ll find it easier to face the chaos of the outside world. Use this energy to build a foundation for stability and clarity.

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Taurus (April 21 – May 21)

You’ll feel a surge in mental energy this week, making it a great time to express yourself and pursue creative ideas. However, this increased mental activity can become overwhelming if not directed properly. Practice mindfulness and strive for balance to avoid feelings of anxiety. Take time to reflect on what truly matters to you and ensure that your thoughts and actions align with your long-term goals. Use this opportunity to communicate clearly and deepen your understanding of your inner self.

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Gemini (May 22 – June 21)

Be cautious with your finances this week. While you may feel tempted to indulge in impulse spending, it’s crucial to evaluate whether your purchases align with your values and aspirations. Reflect on any unconscious habits related to money or possessions and seek healthier ways to address emotional needs. This is also an ideal time to let go of material attachments and embrace emotional growth. By focusing on what truly fulfills you, you’ll create a sense of stability and contentment.

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Cancer (June 22 – July 22)

You’re in the spotlight this week, and it’s time to showcase your talents and determination. Channel the dynamic energy around you to take bold steps in your personal and professional life. Whether it’s impressing coworkers with your dedication or stepping outside your comfort zone to pursue new opportunities, this is your moment to shine. Embrace the courage to break free from old patterns and visualize your dreams with fresh eyes. By doing so, you’ll inspire others and elevate yourself to new heights.

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Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Fresh ideas and innovative concepts will fuel your ambitions this week. Take time to reflect on your long-term goals and explore new strategies to achieve them. Avoid falling into old habits or unconscious patterns that hold you back. This is the perfect moment to challenge yourself and reimagine your professional path. Summon the bravery to embrace new methods, and you’ll find yourself aligning with roles and opportunities that better reflect your true essence and aspirations.

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Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Collaboration is key for you this week. While you may be tempted to work independently, seek partnerships to amplify your success. Your humanitarian impulses will be strong, and teamwork will help you accomplish significant goals. The connections you make during this time will introduce you to fresh perspectives and inspire you for years to come. Lean into the strength of community and use this energy to create meaningful, lasting change in your life and the lives of others.

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Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Your ambitions are front and center this week, and your drive to excel will not go unnoticed. Invest extra time and energy into your tasks, and you’ll likely be rewarded for your hard work. However, ensure that your motivation comes from within. Pursue your goals with integrity, aiming for personal satisfaction rather than external validation. By maintaining high standards and staying true to yourself, you’ll not only achieve success but also a deep sense of fulfillment.

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Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

This week brings restlessness and a longing for new experiences. You may feel driven to embark on an adventure, pursue creative outlets, or shake up your routine. Be mindful of how this energy manifests; avoid letting it become rebellious or confrontational. Instead, channel your curiosity into activities that spark your imagination and invigorate your relationships. Collaborate with others to enhance your experiences, and together you can create memories that fulfill your desire for excitement and freedom.

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Sagittarius (November 21 – December 21)

Your adventurous spirit will be in full swing this week, urging you to break free from routine and explore unconventional paths. Whether it’s adopting a new approach to work, improving your health, or finding innovative ways to earn money, the call for change is strong. Avoid making impulsive decisions, though—strategize and ensure your choices align with your long-term vision. Combine creativity with thoughtful planning to sustain the spark that keeps you motivated and inspired.

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Capricorn (December 21 – January 19)

This week is about embracing your authentic self and using your creativity to elevate your life. Whether in personal relationships or professional endeavors, honesty and transparency will strengthen your connections. If conflicts arise, address them directly and seek resolution. If all is harmonious, don’t hesitate to express your love and appreciation for those who matter to you. By aligning your actions with your values, you’ll deepen your relationships and create lasting fulfillment.

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Aquarius (January 20 – February 19)

As the Sun enters your sign, it’s a powerful time to focus on your health and daily routines. Your energy is abundant, so use it to fine-tune your habits and stay connected to your physical and emotional well-being. Your home may be bustling with activity, but staying grounded and committed to your routines will help you navigate it effectively. Avoid impulsive decisions, as they might have long-term consequences that will be difficult. Do your best to stay organized and productive.

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Pisces (February 20 – March 21)

Creativity and self-expression will dominate your week, as you find joy in the playful and imaginative sides of life. Structure may feel elusive, but that’s okay—allow yourself to revel in the chaos of creativity. Spend time with children, loved ones, or friends who share your enthusiasm for fun and inspiration. Your magnetic energy will draw people to you, and together you’ll create moments of pure joy. Responsibility can wait; for now, focus on living in the moment.

Looking for a more thorough reading? Reach out to Tina at SevenSistersAstrology.com!

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2025's new books have already started hitting shelves, and they haven't disappointed! Titles like The Perfect Home by Daniel Kenitz and A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay are already getting us through sticky times (here's looking at you, weird TikTok shutdown!). But there are even more thriller books we can't wait to read this year!

Got a taste for learning about the dark side of the influencer industry? There are two books that'll feed your curiosity. Want to see why ghosting a romantic partner is a red flag that could cause harm? You'll love reading about one woman's descent into madness — from a distance, of course. Seriously, there's new thriller for everyone on this list — so happy reading!

Learn about the 17 best new thriller books we can't wait to read this year!

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1. Dead Money by Jakob Kerr (January 28, 2025)

Mackenzie Clyde's knows how to make the problems of venture capitalists disappear because she's good at her job. Despite not seeing the same kind of profit they do, she doesn't mind making things easier for them. But, being skilled doesn't mean you know how to handle every situation.

Mackenzie's tasked with helping her boss make sure he doesn't lose money after investing in a startup where the CEO's been found dead. She doesn't even know where to begin in her pursuit of narrowing down who could've committed the crime, but she's not going to let anyone down...not when she has a lot to gain from this.

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2. Beauty in the Blood by Charlotte Carter (February 11, 2025)

Sarah Toomey's an efficient black lawyer who's not only lost her mother, but may be losing her grip on reality. Her mind doesn't 'normal,' nor does she. Committing acts she normally wouldn't, Sarah's scared there's something more malevolent going on. There's also the fact she's in a relationship with a co-worker that adds to the deep passion coursing through her veins. The more Sarah questions what's going on, the more the truth is unveiled about her family's history.

In an alternate timeline, Yvonne Howard has changed her fate from being a prison guard to working at one of the most popular soul food restaurants. Things are looking up until an ex-inmates asks her to help uncover what happened to her brother. Before she can truly get started, Yvonne learns the ex-inmate has also died. This puts Yvonne on a path she thought she'd escaped from.

Not only that, she'll have to solve the mystery of what keeps attracting black women to violence unless she wants to end up like poor Sarah Toomey.

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3. The Girl You Know by Elle Gonzalez Rose (February 18, 2025)

When Luna's twin sister Solina is found dead after announcing she no longer wanted to attend Kingswood Academy, Luna is convinced someone is behind her death. She steps into Solina's shoes and heads to the the academy and realizes a few things:

  1. Solina's friends are exactly the kind of people you'd want to be around.
  2. Luna is developing a crush on Solina's roommate Claudia.
  3. Solina wasn't exactly innocent.

Despite this, Luna doesn't feel her sister deserved to die and will stop at nothing to make sure everyone involved pays for their crimes.

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4. Claire, Darlingby Callie Kazumi (March 11, 2025)

Claire's happy existence is thrown into shambles when a surprise visit to her fiancé's job on their anniversary reveals he doesn't work there. Confused, Claire does some digging and realizes he's ghosted her to return to his real life — the one where he's already living with his real girlfriend. Though shocked, all Claire wants is for things to go back to normal between her and Noah.

The more she becomes a modern femme fatale, the more she begins to see parallels between her and the conniving mom she grew up with.

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5. All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman (March 11, 2025)

Florence Grimes doesn't take life too seriously except for when it concerns her son Dylan. He's the reason she even tries to be a functioning adult, if she can call it that. However, she's forced to step into her big girl pants when her son's suspected of having something to do with his bully's, Alfie Risby, disappearance during a field trip.

She begins throwing herself into finding young Alfie to prove that her son's innocent even if she's not popular among the other school moms. But, what if she knows her son is hiding a dark secret?

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6. Gothictown by Emily Carpenter (March 25, 2025)

Billie Hope decides the perfect way to give her family a fresh start is by accepting a very low offer to move into a beautiful Victorian home in Juliana, Georgia. It has enough space for them to branch out, but she's hoping they can repair their relationship. Plus, she'll get a chance at having a thriving restaurant again.

But there's something eerie about the quaint town of Juliana. Almost like there's something evil lurking behind the scenes of the smiling faces and vast opportunities to have the life she's always wanted.

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7. The Matchmakerby Aisha Saeed (April 8, 2025)

Business is booming for matchmaker Nura Khan. She's built the kind of clientele people dream about because she's known for delivering the kind of results they want to see. The best part is no one questions that she's single because her best friend Azar always shows up as her plus-one to weddings. Based on that, people think they're engaged so there's no reason to question her work.

But when someone sabotages the wedding of Nura's clients, she realizes someone is determined to destroy more than her reputation.

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8. The Influencersby Anna-Marie McLemore (April 15, 2025)

Known as "Mother May I" Iverson, one of the world's most successful influencers has been in the game for 25 years. She's made a name for herself by sharing cute family videos of her biracial daughters and everyone loves them. However, her daughters never had a say in being featured and have their own feelings about it as adults.

Things take a turn when May's sprawling mansion burns to the ground after her husband is found dead. It seems each of her daughters would have a reason to do so between legal battles and one's surprising disappearance. Yet, the answer to this mysterious crime may not be as simple as anyone thinks.

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9. One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman (April 15, 2025)

Known for being difficult as an ex-actress, Julia Mann's life gets even more complicated when a dead body shows up at her home and the police have every reason to believe she's behind the murder. The last person she wants to see is Natasha Mason at an AA meeting, but that may be the one person who's on her side.

Reluctantly deciding to work with her, Julia and Natasha try to pinpoint how the body found it's way to Julia's California residence. Though they start working well together, old habits are hard to kill and threaten to derail their investigation. Even with the help of industry insiders, it's hard if Julia and Natasha will be able to solve the crime before it's too late.

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10. The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose (April 15, 2025)

Sarah Morgan believes she's left the remnants of her last marriage behind now that she's married Bob Miller. She even decided being a lawyer was no longer for her because she can finally be happy...or so she thinks. When she learns Bob had a brief affair, she decides she'd rather be single than deal with a cheating husband. But their divorce is anything but amicable.

As they fight tooth and nail, new evidence is connected to her ex-husband's case and the investigation against him is reopened. Deputy Hudson is convinced the real truth is out there and wants to uncover as much information as possible. And when Bob's one-time mistress vanishes, Sarah will have to watch her back because Bob isn't anything like the ex-husband who cheated before.

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11. The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (April 15, 2025)

When Edward and Isabel were younger, they stared into the eyes of a serial killer when he broke into their home. Despite being deeply in love, their relationship was traumatized and never recovered from that night.

Nearing their 60s, they've only crossed paths to watch the serial killer's trial finally unfold. Isabel has been waiting for this day for years as she devoted herself to learning as much as she can about the man who marked her life. She also also wants him to hear her voice in court.

But Edward doesn't want to be there because it serves as a reminder of his first marriage's dissolution. He's remarried, but old feelings come rushing back that influence him to stand by Isabel's side.

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12. No Lie Lasts Forever by Mark Stevens (May 1, 2025)

The media is sure the PDQ Killer is back when a reporter is discovered dead and everyone is shocked. However, no one's more confused than Harry Kugel because he used to be the PDQ Killer but hasn't done anything in 15 years.

Harry's been working hard to live better, but feels insulted that someone is trying to copy his moves to make it seem like he's responsible. There's only thing he can do — figure out who the killer is without drawing too much attention to himself.

Turning to TV journalist Flynn Martin, Harry works to solve the mystery so peace can be restored. It's just that being so close to murder is making Harry itch to commit one last crime.

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13. Follow Me by Elizabeth Rose Quinn (May 6, 2025)

Following the disappearance of her twin sister Chiara, Adrienne Shaw decides to show up to the influencer retreat her sister was last spotted at. Adrienne never trusted that world and follows her suspicions as she rubs elbows with the women who seem to know how to curate the perfect social media feed.

The closer she gets to uncovering the truth, the more Adrienne realizes the influencers at this retreat are more than complicit in her sister's death and she's ready to fight to the end to get revenge.

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14. The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson (May 27, 2025)

Nova Davies' book club isn't going the way she pictured. The few members that have joined can never get through a meeting without disagreeing, but that's not the worst part.

When someone steals much-needed money during one of the book club's meetups, the community center it's held at is threatened for closure. Everyone decides one of their members, Michael, has to be the culprit when he vanishes in the wake of a dead body being found where he lives.

The remaining book club members have different theories about what happened, but they agree to investigate so they uncover the truth of what happened.

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15. The Ghostwriter by Julia Clarke (June 3, 2025)

In 1975, Vincent Taylor's siblings' bodies were discovered at home, and people think he was responsible for their deaths. It doesn't help that he becomes a successful horror author later on. Also, he has a daughter he doesn't know about.

Olivia Dumont is ironically a ghostwriter who hasn't seen much success. Deciding to take the job of writing her dad's new book, she realizes he's not interested in focusing on a fictionalized horror story. He wants to detail everything that happened when his siblings were murdered years ago, finally shedding light on the truth.

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16. Shaw Connolly Lives to Tellby Gillian French (June 17, 2025)

Fingerprints analyst Shaw Connolly has seen her fair share of grisly crimes in Maine, but she's still haunted by the mystery surrounding her missing younger sister Thea. Shaw constantly obsesses over it which is causing estrangement between her, her husband, and their children. And now that Anders Jansen keeps taunting her about what happened, she can't pull away.

Jansen goes from talking about Thea to detailing everything about Shaw, making the latter realize she could be next on his hit list. She should stop taking his phone calls, but she's convinced she can figure out who and where he is to end his reign of terror. But, what will uncovering the truth cost her?

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17. You Can't Hurt Me by Emma Cook (November 5, 2025)

Eva Reid was born special because she physically can't feel pain. Her existence is a phenomenon that people can't get enough of, especially her scientist husband Dr. Nate Reid and journalist Anna Tate. Yet, Eva's death rattles her community and questions about what happened begin flying.

This plunges Anna in a sea of obsession as she works tirelessly to figure out everything she can about Eva's life. She realizes Eva was not only on her way to have a flourishing career as a psychotherapist, but her marriage was far from perfect considering Eva was a former patient of Dr. Reid.

When Dr. Reid decides to dedicate a book to Eva, Anna offers her services to help him complete it so she can learn the truth. Yet, she may be placing herself in harm's way.

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