Welcome to June’s new book releases round-up, friend! Let’s take a look at some books from this month that caught our attention! As always, Ariel and I have organized the books by genre as well as mentioned some keywords – themes, places, moods – that we glimpsed from each synopsis. Do let us know if any books catch your eye! We have identified the ones we are particularly looking forward to reading.
Children’s
The Wise Pickle by Sarah Howden, Sabina Hahn (Illustrator)
June 23, 2026 • Tundra Books
Read if you enjoy: dill-lightful, subtle humor, and existential crisis in life of a pickle.
Whale, That Was Unexpected by Casey Lyall, Kathryn Durst (Illustrator)
June 30, 2026 • Tundra Books
Read if you enjoy: grumpy seafarer, dog companion, and whales.
Fantasy
We Hexed the Moon by Mollyhall Seeley
June 9, 2026 • Weatherglass Books
Read if you enjoy: Magical Realism, Novella, and LGBTQIA+.
Endless Blue Beneath by Shannon K. English
June 9, 2026 • Orbit
Read if you enjoy: LGBTQIA+, Mermaids, and Yearning.
on Ariel’s TBR!
The Jellyfish Problem by Tessa Yang
June 2, 2026 • Berkley
Read if you enjoy: Marine Biology, LGBTQIA+, and Mystery.
Read & Recommended by Ariel!
Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous by Autumn K. England
June 2, 2026 • Poisoned Pen Press
Read if you enjoy: Cozy, LGBTQIA+, and Recovery.
Read & Recommended by Ariel! 🙂
The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden
June 2, 2026 • Del Rey
Read if you enjoy: 1490s, Political Intrigue, and Destiny.
On Ariel’s TBR!
Historical Fiction
Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See
June 9, 2026 • Scribner
Read if you enjoy: 1870s, Immigration, and Literary.
Kriti is a huge fan of Lisa See and looking forward to reading this one.
The Laboratory Assistant by Natalia Loya
June 2, 2026 • Apprentice House
Read if you enjoy: 1910s, Russia, and Science.
On Kriti’s TBR!
Horror
Muñeca by Cynthia Gómez
June 2, 2026 • G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Read if you enjoy: LGBTQIA+, Gothic, and 1960s.
Read & Recommended by Ariel! 🙂
The Children by Melissa Albert
June 2, 2026 • William Morrow
Read if you enjoy: Family, Legacy, and Gothic.
Kriti’s anticipated release for this month.
Mystery/Thriller
The Neighbors Are Watching by Aggie Blum Thompson
June 30, 2026 • Minotaur Books
Read if you enjoy: Scandal, Murder, and Suburbia.
On Kriti’s TBR! Stay tuned for a chat with the author.
Restless Bones by Gillian French
June 16, 2026 • Minotaur Books
Read if you enjoy: Murder, Family, and Closure.
Stay tuned for an interview with the author!
The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
June 2, 2026 • Feiwel & Friends
Read if you enjoy: YA, Family, and Murder.
Together We See by Ari Tison
June 16, 2026 • Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Read if you enjoy: YA, Costa Rica, and Family.
On Ariel’s TBR!
Science Fiction
Valet by J.P. Lacrampe
June 2, 2026 • S&S/Saga Press
Read if you enjoy: Robots, Family, and Satire.
Kriti’s current read! Fun!
Heaven’s Graveyard by Grace Curtis
June 18, 2026 • Hodderscape
Read if you enjoy: LGBTQIA+, Archeology, and Mysterious.
On Ariel’s TBR!
We hope you enjoyed the new book releases by genre!
Is there one or a few from above that caught your attention? Let me know if you decide to pick up any of these. 🙂
If I missed any of your anticipated new book releases from this month, comment below.
Last month’s new book releases were posted here.
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