July 2026 Most Anticipated

Allison Speakmon

4 days ago

July is shaping up to be one of those months where I genuinely don’t know where to start. My TBR is already a disaster and yet here I am adding twelve more books to it without a shred of remorse. This month has such a good spread and I’ve already read two from this list and have reviews up for them. As always we’re starting with my top 12 picks for July!

My top twelve for July really covers the whole spectrum. Wisdom Corner by David Heska Wanbli Weiden is one I’ve had my eye on for a while and I’m so ready to finally get into it. Hot Girl Murder Club by Ashley Winstead sounds absolutely unhinged and I mean that as the highest compliment. Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle is unlike anything else releasing this month and I’m so curious to see what he does here. Book Club Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday is giving the exact cozy romance energy I need in my life right now. Hide and Seek by Sven Soren has been on my radar and I’m hoping it delivers the suspense the title promises. I’ve already read Helpless by Jessica Knoll and my review and Buyer Beware by Catherine Ryan Howard. Be sure to check out my reviews for both!

Pretty Dead Things by Kelsey Cox sounds like it was written specifically for me. Meet Me in Paris by Kristin Harmel is giving swoony summer romance and Paris is always a yes. Off the Record by Sara Goodman Confino is another one I’m really excited for. Habits of the Sea by Shea Earnshaw has this atmospheric, magical quality to it that I know I’m going to love. And The Mortons by Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld rounds out the list as one of my most anticipated of the whole summer. July is stacked and I cannot wait to dive in.

July Top 12

BuYer Beware Review

Helpless Review

As always, I’ve provided links for each of the books below. If something catches your attention be sure to click the image for more information and the synopsis. These are just some of the upcoming July releases that I’m excited for. If you keep scrolling, there are so many other amazing books coming out soon. Be sure to subscribe to get weekly updates from SPEAKING OF…, and make sure to follow on Instagram @speakingof_books and TikTok @speakingof.books for reviews of all books I’m reading and other recommendation lists!

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