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…
November 2026 Most Anticipated
November always feels a little different when it comes to new releases. With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the general chaos of the holidays coming at us fast, publishers tend to load the beginning of the month and then things slow wayyyy down as we get closer to December. Honestly, I’m not mad about it. My 2026…
October 2026 Book of the Month
October is officially here, which means spooky season is in full swing, the cozy reading pile is growing, and of course, it’s time to see what Book of the Month has in store for us. And while October is usually the month, I’m hunting for anything creepy, mysterious, or just a little unhinged, BOTM’s lineup…
Aardvark October 2026
Aardvark is going VERY spooky for October, and I am absolutely not mad about it. This month’s lineup has a little bit of everything, from historical fiction and horror to sci-fi, gothic mystery, paranormal romance, and dark academia fantasy. There are six picks total, and honestly, October feels like the perfect month to let your…