It’s that time again, Book of the Month has revealed their September picks! This month brings a mix of mystery, historical, speculative, and even a touch of spooky season to ease us into fall. There’s truly something for every type of reader, whether you’re in the mood for drama, cozy horror, or emotional storytelling. And since September also happens to be my birthday month, I couldn’t resist treating myself to a couple of extra books this time around!
Reminder: if none of this month’s picks are calling your name, don’t forget to scroll through my Most Anticipated New Releases for more inspo. And if you’re looking to bulk up your box, check out my regularly updated BOTM add-on recommendations, you might just discover a new favorite tucked in there.
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Of the main picks, I ended up choosing Alchemy of Secrets and then used my birthday credit to snag a copy of The Lost Baker of Vienna (because, duh, cake + history = yes please).
I’ve already read The Heartbreak Hotel and I’m almost finished with Play Nice, which has been such a fun ride. And let’s be real, no spooky season is complete without a Rachel Harrison book, imo. She’s one of my favorites, and her stories always lean more cozy/witchy/quirky horror than truly terrifying. If you’ve never read her, I highly recommend diving in this fall but I’ll have a review up soon for this one.
The Heartbreak Hotel Review
Play Nice Review
What I grabbed or already have this month: To the Moon and Back (one of my most anticipated reads!), Wild Reverence, and The Possession of Alba Diaz.
I’m planning to pick up To the Moon and Back soon, but the others will probably sit on my shelf a bit longer. I skipped All the Way to the River since nonfiction isn’t usually my jam, and while Discontent sounds interesting (who hasn’t daydreamed about torching their workplace? 👀), speculative/weird stories aren’t always my vibe, though at under 200 pages, it might be worth a library borrow. And lastly, despite my love for boarding school dramas, I passed on the new Elin Hilderbrand. I’ve actually never read her before, so maybe one day, but not this round.
Overall, I’m not over the moon about this month’s lineup, but that’s the beauty of BOTM. You can still find a gem or two, and there are definitely solid picks here if they fit your taste.
What books did you pick this month? Let me know in the comments below or over on my Instagram HERE.
Happy Reading
WHAT IS BOOK OF THE MONTH?
For those who haven’t heard of Book of the Month club or BOTM, it is a subscription program, similar to audible or other box subscription services, where you get (you guessed it) a new book every month. Each month members are given 5 different books to choose from. BOTM generally focusing on debut and emerging writers, and is known for having helped launch the careers of some of the most acclaimed authors in American literary history. In an attempt to read more books outside my favorite genres without having to siphon through all the duds, I decided to sign up for the monthly subscriptions. It costs me $15.99 per month, I choose 1 of the 5 books on the first of every month, and it’s delivered straight to my door. You can skip any month or roll your credits over to the next month, at any time. Since I started getting BOTM in 2018, I’ve really enjoyed some of the new authors I’ve been exposed to. If you’re interested in joining BOTM, I’ve added my referral code to the bottom of this post, which if you use, you’ll be able to get a discount on your first month (book)!Interested in joining Book of the Month?
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