Oh man, I get the itch to know release dates—I live for that kind of news! I don’t have a confirmed release date for the next 'done books' installment because that phrase is a little fuzzy and publishers usually lock down dates until an official announcement. If you meant a specific series (for example, people sometimes type 'done' when they mean 'Dune' or another long-running saga), the best move is to check the publisher’s website and the author’s social feeds first. Big publishers will post blurbs, covers, and ISBNs months ahead; indie authors often announce on newsletter lists or Patreon where they also share rough timelines and sneak peeks.
When I’m hunting a release date, I follow a tiny ritual: I subscribe to the author’s newsletter, set a Google Alert for the series name, and follow the publisher on Twitter or Instagram. Goodreads and LibraryThing are great for community chatter—someone often spots a bookstore pre-order page and posts a screenshot before the official press release. If the book is from a major house, cover reveal and pre-order usually happen 3–6 months before release; for self-published authors, it can be anything from weeks to months. Sometimes you’ll even find ARC (advance reader copy) availability on NetGalley or via book bloggers.
If you want, tell me the exact title or author and I’ll help track it down: I can look at ISBN listings, retailer pre-order pages, or publisher catalogs and let you know what signals a real date versus speculative chatter. Also tip: local indie bookstores often get publisher catalogs and can give exact street dates; asking them can be faster than waiting for social media noise. I get why dates are so precious—there’s something about a pre-order countdown and a fresh copy hitting the mailbox that makes my week—so I’d love to help pin this down for you if you share a little more detail.