A new year, a new TBR, and absolutely no intention of slowing down when it comes to adding books to my already overflowing shelves. If the first few months of 2027 are any indication of what’s to come, we’re in for a pretty incredible reading year. Between highly anticipated releases from favorite authors, dark and…
27 Most Anticipated for 2027
There’s something about looking ahead to a brand-new year of books that makes me completely forget about the hundreds of unread books already sitting on my shelves. New releases, returning favorite authors, highly anticipated sequels, and the possibility of finding my next five-star read? Sign me up. And while I’m still working my way through…
There Used to be People Here
Set in 1970s Mississippi, There Used to Be People Here follows Samuel Barkley, the only Black detective in the small town of Wenton, as he investigates a mysterious death at a local gay bar. Alongside his temporary partner, Harvey, Samuel uncovers a suspicious plane crash, a disturbing cover-up, and something far more sinister than murder….
Aardvark November 2026
November is here, and Aardvark Book Club is giving us a little bit of everything this month! From literary fiction and dark mysteries to sci-fi, romance, and fantasy, this lineup has something for just about every type of reader. I’ve already read two of this month’s picks, have another one sitting on my shelves, and…
Monsters of Ohio
In a small Ohio town that’s seen better days, the unexpected arrival of monsters shakes things up in more ways than one. As the mystery surrounding them unfolds, we follow a handful of characters trying to figure out exactly what’s going on. Blending sci-fi with a little detective work, the story is about more than…
Revenge Plot
After decades of trying to become a published author, Arnie Tenderton is convinced he’s finally written the perfect novel. All he needs is a literary agent, and he’s determined that Claudia Conley, the very agent who rejected him years ago, is the only person for the job. When he discovers she’s spending Christmas alone in…
November 2026 Book of the Month
November’s Book of the Month picks are here, and this month’s lineup has a little bit of everything! From romantasy and emotional contemporary fiction to literary classics and some darker, more unconventional stories, there’s plenty to choose from. I actually already have copies of quite a few of this month’s selections, which made narrowing down…
Look What the Cat Dragged In
Penny Padgett is a twenty-seven-year-old cartoonist who agrees to pet-sit a seemingly sweet cat named Godfrey. But when disturbing nightmares, a seriously gross insect infestation, increasingly dark drawings, and some very strange health problems start piling up, Penny begins to wonder if Godfrey might be more than just an unusually clingy cat. I listened to…
November 2026 BOTM Predictions
November is almost here, which means it’s time to start guessing what Book of the Month is going to put in our blue boxes! November is a little bit of a weird release month. Like I mentioned in my Most Anticipated list, it’s VERY front-heavy as publishing starts to slow down heading into the holidays…
November 2026 Aardvark Predictions
November is a little bit of a weird month for new releases. Like most years, the release calendar is very front-heavy before the holidays, but there are still plenty of books coming out that feel very Aardvark. And after looking through November releases, I think we could be in for a particularly good month for…