Even though Aardvark is great about giving us hints each month so we know what the picks will be before they ‘go live’, I think its fun putting together my own predictions based on my reading and experience with Aardvark.
Unlike some other book clubs, I feel that Aardvark is a bit more of a wildcard when it comes to their picks. I don’t feel that they ever have a set formula for the genres they pick, but I have noticed the books all tend to have similar ‘vibes’ or similar themes and tones. While they’re also featured some well-known authors, I find that their books tend to be more on the edgy or experimental side and showcase more less known authors. Because of this, I’ve listed my predictions all together instead of breaking them out by genre. They’ve also already hinted that July will be a heavier Science Fiction month, so I’m interested to see what actually pops up as picks!
I should have a confirmed spoiler in the next week so, if you’re interested in finding out what it is, DM me then on Instagram @speakingof.books.
Whether or not these are actually picks, only time will tell. Even if they are not, all or most of these are on my Most Anticipated list, give them a look below:
November 2024 MOST ANTICIPATED
December 2024 MOST ANTICIPATED
Winter 2025 MOST ANTICIPATED
When the picks are announced and you find you have space in your box still, make sure to also check reviews of all past Aardvark Books that I’ve read HERE or check out my list of all the 2023 picks I read HERE, because who couldn’t use even more books!
Keep in mind that these are simply predictions and books I hope get chosen. I could get these completely wrong, but the anticipation and guessing is part of the fun right?!
December Predictions
There are a couple of repeat hours with December books coming out and I think we could see The Shutouts and Deadbeat show up as options for the month. The Shutouts, which I’m listening to now, is technically a sequel to Your’s for the Taking. So far I think you might be able to read these separately but most likely you’ll need to have read Your’s for the Taking. Deadbeat on the other hand is a standalone and while it has a slow start, it was a fairly enjoyable story of grief and family.
Your’s for the taking review | The Shutouts Review (to come) Deadbeat Review
I’m a big Lana Ferguson fan and Under Loch and Key was another enjoyable read from her.
Under Loch and Key review (to come)
I threw Woo Woo, I’m Starting to Worry About this Black Box of Doom, and I Think We’ve Been Here Before – They all sound a bit different, which falls very much into Aardvark’s realm, so I included them as well into my predictions.
I’m Starting to Worry about this black box of doom review
Do you think any of these will be picks? Just a few days left before the Aardvark team starts putting out hints for their picks!
I hope you found a book that you are truly excited about in this post. Let me know which other new releases you are excited for this month or that you’re hoping are Aardvark picks, by commenting below or by messaging me on Instagram @speakingof.books or TikTok @speakingof.books. Don’t forget to follow me to get weekly updates and new reviews!