Aardvark always feels a little more eclectic, and October could be especially interesting with so many early releases and hidden gems on the calendar. I expect them to continue spotlighting unique debuts, genre-bending stories, and a few picks that are less obvious than the buzzy titles we’re all talking about. Since Aardvark tends to take…
Month: September 2025
Catching Feelings
Daphne Brink doesn’t even like baseball, but fresh off a divorce and a few too many beers, she ends up heckling Carolina Battery player Chris Kepler from the stands. Mortified afterward, she sends him an anonymous DM to apologize…without admitting she was the heckler. Chris, struggling with grief and burnout, finds unexpected comfort in the…
The Battle of the Bookshops
Jules Capelthorne returns to her seaside hometown to save her great-aunt’s beloved, century-old bookshop from closure. Only to find a shiny new rival has opened directly across the street, run by Roman Montbeau, the insufferable son of a family that’s feuded with hers for years. With the shop’s future on the line, Jules must navigate…
October 2025 Most Anticipated
October is officially here, which means cozy nights, warm drinks, and a stack of brand-new books to match the season. This month’s lineup is packed with everything from atmospheric thrillers to heart-melting romances, perfect for curling up with as the weather cools down. Whether you’re looking for a spooky read to get into the Halloween…
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn
Ellie Lawson’s life takes a nosedive when she gets dumped by her boyfriend and fired from her job all in one day. With nowhere else to turn, she heads back to her parents’ charming inn nestled in a Long Island apple orchard, hoping for some quiet recovery time. Instead, she finds Aiden, the infuriating (and…
Birding with Benefits
A divorcee embarks on her “year of yes” and crosses paths with a shy but sensitive birdwatcher who changes her life in this charming rom-com perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood. Newly divorced and almost an empty nester, Celeste is finally ready to put herself first. When she agrees to pose as…
Play Nice
Clio Barnes has built a picture-perfect life as an influencer, but when her estranged mother dies, she and her sisters inherit their childhood home, the same house their mother claimed was possessed by a demon. Clio sees an opportunity to turn the house into content gold with a home renovation, but as memories resurface and…
A Killer Motive
Six years ago, Stella snuck her younger brother Max out to a party—and he vanished without a trace. Now, she runs a true-crime podcast, helping other families find closure while still haunted by her own loss. When she publicly claims she could solve Max’s case with just one clue, a mysterious stranger challenges her to…
Aardvark September 2025
September’s Aardvark picks are here, and it’s a fascinating mix of genre-bending stories, dark humor, and literary intrigue. This lineup has a little something for every kind of reader whether you’re in the mood for a morally questionable retired serial killer, a surreal Appalachian folk tale, or a sharp-tongued essay collection that pulls no punches….