March 2026 YA New Releases

New month, new books! Maybe spring cleaning has brought some new space and organization to your bookshelves. Or maybe, like us, you have absolutely NO shelf control when it comes to buying books. Either way, here’s our list of all the new YA books in March that you need to know about!

New YA Hardcover Books | March 2026

We're a Bad Idea, Right?

We're a Bad Idea, Right?

By K. L. Walther

Coming 03.31.26

The business of love gets messy when two best friends decide to fake a romantic relationship in this uproarious and swoony novel by the bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules.

The Dragon and the Sun Lotus

The Dragon and the Sun Lotus

By Amélie Wen Zhao

Coming 03.03.26

In the breathtaking sequel to The Scorpion and the Night Blossom, the battle has just begun. With Àn’yīng’s kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction, and amidst a budding forbidden romance, she must now risk everything to protect her world.

The Book Thief (Anniversary Edition)

The Book Thief (Anniversary Edition)

This anniversary edition of the extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller features pages of bonus content, including marked-up manuscript pages, original sketches, and pages from the author’s writing notebook.

Erase Me

Erase Me

By Josh Silver

Coming 03.10.26

A struggling teen discovers solace in technology that lets him view the erased memories of others. As he delves into the past of another boy harboring a dark secret, he embarks on a thrilling journey that uncovers a love he was forced to forget. Perfect for fans of They Both Died at the End.

Charmed and Dangerous

Charmed and Dangerous

By Shelly Page

Coming 03.24.26

A teen mystic will do anything to solve a series of love-related magical mishaps plaguing her high school, including fake dating her boss’s daughter, in this charming sapphic romance.

As Long as You Loathe Me

As Long as You Loathe Me

By Swati Hegde

Coming 03.31.26

When a teen tries to get back at her ex-best friend for stealing her crush, she ends up unexpectedly rekindling their complicated friendship and discovers that it’s not just her pride on the line, it’s her heart too.

The Faraway Inn

The Faraway Inn

By Sarah Beth Durst

Coming 03.31.26

After a devastating heartbreak, a teen girl decides to spend her summer helping her eccentric great aunt manage her quaint Vermont innbut the fixer-upper is hiding a magical secretin this cozy and irresistable new YA fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop.

New YA Paperback Books | March 2026

The Squad: Killer Spirit

The Squad: Killer Spirit

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Coming 03.03.26

Saying Toby Klein is an unlikely cheerleader is like saying Paris Hilton might be into guys–understatement of the year. But as a Bayport High cheerleader and an undercover government operative, she’s living a life that’s anything but typical. Being on the Squad has its benefits, but just as Toby is getting the hang of protocol and pep rallies, fate kicks things up a notch.

The Squad: Perfect Cover

The Squad: Perfect Cover

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Coming 03.03.26

Bayport High’s Varsity cheer squad is made up of the hottest of the hot. But this A-list is dangerous in more ways than one. The Squad is actually a cover for the most highly trained group of underage government operatives the United States has ever assembled. They have the perfect cover, because, beyond herkeys and highlights, no one expects anything from a cheerleader.

A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe

A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe

By Mahogany L. Browne

Coming 03.03.26

A powerful, genre-bending mosaic of fiction and poetry that celebrates the humanity, grace, and resilience of teenage New Yorkers riding out the pandemic—from the award-winning author of Chlorine Sky.

Every Borrowed Beat

Every Borrowed Beat

By Erin Stewart

Coming 03.10.26

A 17-year-old girl receives a life-changing heart transplant–and uncovers the truth about her donor all while falling in love in a novel that’s “alternately heart-wrenching and heartwarming” (Kirkus). A touching read for anyone seeking a story filled with hope and emotional depth.

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