Anyone else think 2025 just flew by? Just me? A new reading year with Aardvark always feels like stepping into the unexpected, and that’s exactly why predicting their January 2026 picks is so much fun. Unlike more mainstream clubs, Aardvark thrives on bold choices and we normally see underrated gems, inventive genre mashups, sharp debuts, and books…
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Aardvark December 2025
December is here, which means it’s officially the season for twinkly lights, oversized mugs of tea, and most importantly my favorite time to curl up with a book and a blanket (if my kids let me). It’s also time for Aardvark Book Club’s final picks of the year. There’s something oddly comforting about stacking a…
Aardvark November 2025
Aardvark’s November picks are here, and this month’s lineup feels like a perfect blend of introspection, darkness, and a little chaos basically, peak fall reading energy. We’ve got everything from sharp social commentary to haunting mysteries and emotionally tangled stories about identity and connection. It’s one of those months where every title brings something totally…
November 2025 Aardvark Predictions
Aardvark has been on a roll lately with their mix of early releases and under-the-radar gems, and I’m hoping November keeps that trend going. This time of year usually brings an interesting blend of darker fall reads and heartfelt stories to close out the year but it also tends to be a much slower publishing…
Aardvark October 2025
As leaves turn and twilight arrives early, October invites us to cozy up with stories that thrill, haunt, and mesmerize. For this month’s Aardvark Book Club picks, it’s a curated lineup that balances shadow and sparkle, tales that speak to autumn’s mystery, from haunted houses and whispering secrets to witchcraft, fall romances, and atmospheric suspense….
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….
You Weren’t Meant to be Human
You Weren’t Meant to Be Human is a horror mashup of Alien meets Midsommar, set in rural West Virginia. Festering hives of worms and flies promise salvation in exchange for loyalty and corpses. Crane thinks he’s found refuge, even love, in this gruesome community, until a pregnancy forces him to confront the hive’s terrifying demands….
September 2025 | Aardvark Predictions
September is shaping up to be a huge month for Aardvark, and I am so ready for it. As summer fades into cozy reading weather, the September lineup is bringing that perfect mix of buzzy debuts, big-name returns, and under-the-radar gems just waiting to be discovered. From page-turning thrillers to heart-squeezing romances to literary fiction…
Aardvark August 2025
August’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….
August 2025 | Aardvark Predictions
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 it’s 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…