Welcome friend! I hope Canada Day weekend was a good one for those of you who celebrate. I quite enjoyed the extra time to curate this list. 😉 Here are some of July’s new book releases for you to browse, ordered by expected release date. A lot more historical fiction than usual but definitely a variety. Let me know what piques your interest or what you have on your TBR!
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Mystery, Historical Fiction
Expected release: July 2, 2024 by Riverhead Books
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found. Learn more about this story set in Adirondack Mountains, New York on Goodreads.
The Night Ends with Fire by K. X. Song
Fantasy Romance
Expected release: July 2, 2024 by Ace
Infused with magic and romance, this sweeping fantasy adventure inspired by the legend of Mulan follows a young woman determined to choose her own destiny—even if that means going against everyone she loves.
Learn more on Goodreads.
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Historical Fiction
Expected release: July 2, 2024 by Gallery Books
From the bestselling author of The Stationery Shop, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran.
Check this one out on Goodreads.
These Deathless Shores by P.H. Low
Expected release July 7, 2024 by Orbit
Gorgeous and devastating, P. H. Low’s debut fantasy is a richly reimagined tale of Captain Hook’s origin, a story of cruelty, magic, lost innocence, and the indelible power of stories.
Learn more on Goodreads.
The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
Mystery, Historical Fiction
Expected release: July 9, 2024 by William Morrow
A haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, D.C. boardinghouse during the McCarthy era.
Learn more on Goodreads.
All This & More by Peng Shepherd
Science Fiction
Expected release: July 9, 2024 by William Morrow
From the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of The Cartographers and The Book of M comes an inventive new novel about a woman who wins the chance to rewrite every mistake she’s ever made… and how far she’ll go to find her elusive “happily ever after.”
Check it out on Goodreads.
Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne
Mystery
Expected release: July 9, 2024 by St. Martin’s Press
Equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming, Kerryn Mayne’s stunning debut is an irresistible novel about truth, secrets, vengeance, and family lost and found, with a heroine who’s simply unforgettable.
Learn more on Goodreads.
The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman
Fantasy, Retelling
Expected release: July 16, 2024 by Viking
A gifted young knight named Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a spot on the Round Table, only to find he’s too late. The king died two weeks ago at the Battle of Camlann, leaving no heir, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table survive.
Read more about this Arthurian retelling on Goodreads.
A Rose By Any Other Name by Mary McMyne
Fantasy
Expected release: July 16, 2024 by Redhook
A lush, magical story behind Shakespeare’s sonnets, as told by one of his most famous subjects—the incendiary and mysterious Dark Lady.
Learn more on Goodreads.
The Second Son by Adrienne Tooley
Fantasy
Expected release: July 16, 2024 by Christy Ottaviano Books
An epic clash of deities explores the two facets of pain—rage versus sadness—in this rousing conclusion to the Betrayal Prophecies, a dark crown fantasy duology with a sweeping sapphic romance.
Check this one out on Goodreads.
The Last Thing She Saw by Nina Laurin
Mystery
Expected release: July 23, 2024 by Grand Central Publishing
The latest thrilling and intense psychological suspense from the bestselling author of Girl Last Seen follows a rural town in Quebec as it grapples with long-buried secrets.. Check this one out on Goodreads.
In the Lonely Hours by Shannon Morgan
Historical Fiction
Expected release: July 23, 2024 by Kensington
In a bewitchingly melancholy, thrillingly modern ghost story for readers of Eve Chase, Megan Shepherd, and Lisa Jewell, the new inhabitants of a centuries-old castle perched on a remote island in northwest Scotland must confront its tragic and terrifying history.
Find out more on Goodreads.
The Lost Souls of Benzaiten by Kelly Murashige
YA Fantasy
Expected release: July 23, 2024 by Soho Teen
A fantastical and heartfelt debut, quirky and transportive, that follows a young outcast on a journey of transformation . . . into a robot vacuum cleaner. Check this one out on Goodreads.
I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
Horror
Expected release: July 16, 2024 by S&S/Saga Press
From New York Times bestselling horror writer Stephen Graham Jones comes a classic slasher story with a twist—perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Grady Hendrix set in 1989, Lamesa, Texas.
Find out more on Goodreads.
Castle of the Cursed by Romina Garber
Horror
Expected release: July 30, 2024 by Wednesday Books
THE HOUSE IS ALWAYS HUNGRY… After a mysterious attack claims the lives of her parents, all Estela has left is her determination to solve the case. Suffering from survivor’s guilt so intense that she might be losing her grip on reality, she accepts an invitation to live overseas with an estranged aunt at their ancestral Spanish castle, la Sombra. Read more on Goodreads.
The Bookshop Sisterhood by Michelle Lindo-Rice
Contemporary Fiction
Expected release: July 30, 2024 by MIRA
When life rewrites the story, only friendship will see them through.After years of hard work, four best friends—Celeste, Yasmeen, Toni and Leslie—are finally on the verge of opening the bookstore of their dreams. A place where their community can find solace with an intriguing new read, a comforting beverage and book-loving friends. But before they can cut the ribbon, their worlds are upended. Learn more on Goodreads.
That Prince Is Mine by Jayci Lee
Romance
Expected release: July 30, 2024 by St. Martin’s Griffin
A love-averse Korean royal court cuisine instructor in search of a perfect-on-paper husband is waylaid from her practical, heartbreak-proof plan when she meets a gorgeous professor—and prince in disguise—who will do anything to prove to her that love and happily ever after can be theirs. Check this one out on Goodreads.
Bad River by Ken Brosky
Horror
Expected release: July 31, 2024 by Unnerving
Eli Nelson’s farm is on the verge of ruin, and the last thing he needs is a dead cow. But when an animal expert from the local university investigates, she makes a horrifying whatever killed this cow has a horrible disease. Is it a bear? A wolf? Check this one out on Goodreads.
Is there one or a few from above that caught your attention? Let me know if you decide to pick up any of these. 🙂
Did I miss any of your anticipated new book releases from this month? Any new book releases I should add to this list?
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Last month’s new book releases were posted here. I am waiting for 2 of them to arrive soon (The Bound Worlds by Megan E. O’Keefe, Echo of Worlds by M.R. Carey) and enjoyed readingWe Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer and Daughter of Calamity by Rosalie M. Lin. Reviews and interviews are linked. 🙂
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