Half of 2019 is now officially behind us! Thankfully July has some incredible books awaiting us to help ignore reality by burying one’s nose into a good book. This month holds some exciting releases, including a new romance from Jasmine Guillory, an intense thriller from thriller master Riley Sager, and even a book from Sarah Rees Brennan that follows Sabrina from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina!
July also sees some highly anticipated fantasy books such as Margaret Owen’s YA fantasy debut The Merciful Crow, Evan Winter’s The Rage of Dragons, Elizabeth Lim’s Spin The Dawn, and Duncan M. Hamilton’s Dragonslayer. Also joining our round-up this month are some great mysteries and thrillers from Michele Campbell, Laura Lippman, and Chandler Baker, while Abbi Waxman and Zara Raheem deliver fun new contemporaries.
Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below what you’re most excited for!
The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory
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After an “oops, we made a mistake” night together, neither one can stop thinking about the other. With Alexa’s wedding rapidly approaching, Maddie and Theo both share bridal party responsibilities that require more interaction with each other than they’re comfortable with.
The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen
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Debut author Margaret Owen crafts a powerful saga of vengeance, survival, and sacrifice–perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kendare Blake–in The Merciful Crow. Read our review here!
A Stranger on The Beach by Michele Campbell
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From bestselling author Michele Campbell comes A Stranger on the Beach, an edge-of-your seat story of passion and intrigue that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
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The next heart-pounding thriller from New York Times bestselling author Riley Sager follows a young woman whose new job apartment sitting in one of New York’s oldest and most glamorous buildings may cost more than it pays.
The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter
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Game of Thrones meets Gladiator in this debut epic fantasy about a world caught in an eternal war, and the young man who will become his people’s only hope for survival.
Spin The Dawn by Elizabeth Lim
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Project Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping YA fantasy about a young girl who poses as a boy to compete for the role of imperial tailor and embarks on an impossible journey to sew three magic dresses, from the sun, the moon, and the stars. Read our review here!
Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman
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The revered New York Times bestselling author returns with a novel set in 1960s Baltimore that combines modern psychological insights with elements of classic noir, about a middle-aged housewife turned aspiring reporter who pursues the murder of a forgotten young woman.
Whisper Network by Chandler Baker
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Four women learn their boss (a man who’s always been surrounded by rumours about how he treats women) is next in line to be CEO—what will happen when they decide enough is enough?
Season of the Witch by Sarah Rees Brennan
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From the creator of Riverdale comes the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, a new Netflix series based on the classic Archie comic series. This prequel YA novel tells an all-new, original story.
The Marriage Clock by Zara Raheem
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In Zara Raheem’s fresh, funny, smart debut, a young, Muslim-American woman is given three months to find the right husband or else her traditional Indian parents will find one for her–a novel with a universal story that everyone can relate to about the challenges of falling in love.
Dragonslayer by Duncan M. Hamilton
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In his magnificent, heroic, adventure fantasy, Dragonslayer, Duncan M. Hamilton debuts the first book in a fast-moving trilogy: a dangerous tale of lost magics, unlikely heroes, and reawakened dragons.
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman
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The author of Other People’s Houses and The Garden of Small Beginnings delivers a quirky and charming novel chronicling the life of confirmed introvert Nina Hill as she does her best to fly under everyone’s radar.
