With a new month coming up, I’ve been looking at upcoming releases and trying to get a feel for what Book of the Month might pick. They usually aim for a mix across genres: something buzzy, something accessible, and at least one or two titles that feel like strong book club picks. I tried to…
Category: Book of the Month Predictions
April 2026 BOTM Predictions
It’s time to start guessing what might be in the April 2026 Book of the Month box! One of my favorite parts of each month is trying to predict which new releases BOTM might choose, and April has a lot of interesting possibilities which are heavy on the fiction and mystery genres. There are plenty…
February 2026 BOTM Predictions
January is flying by and even with February being the shortest month of the year, the list of books I’m excited for releases in February is not short. Black History Month and Valentine’s Day both fall within February, so I expect to see a solid romance pick for the holiday, and potentially a handful of…
January 2026 BOTM Predictions
Every new reading year kicks off with one of the most anticipated lineups in the book world: Book of the Month’s January picks. With publishers rolling out their biggest titles for the new year. Think debuts poised to explode, buzzy thrillers with movie rights already sold, and the kind of conversation starting fiction BOTM loves;…
December 2025 | BOTM Predictions
I honestly have no idea how December is going to look for BOTM. We do have a few repeat authors with picks coming out and I think we might see an early release from January. We also generally get a ‘look back’ option that tends to be a book that released earlier in the year…
October 2025 BOTM Predictions
October is shaping up to be such a fun release month, and I think BOTM is going to lean heavily into thrillers, witchy reads, and cozy fall romances…because that’s what I want to see. They do always like to balance a buzzy thriller with a big-name romance and at least one literary or historical pick,…
September 2025 BOTM Predictions
September might be the unofficial start of sweater weather, but for readers, it’s the official kickoff to cozy season, when our TBR stacks get taller, our mugs stay full, and our reading pace suddenly doubles(hopefully). This month’s publishing lineup is stacked with twisty thrillers, heart-tugging romances, and atmospheric stories perfect for curling up with as…
August 2025 BOTM Predictions
As the summer heat lingers and the back-to-school buzz starts creeping in, August often brings a curious mix of sun-drenched reads and introspective storytelling. It’s the perfect time for transitional fiction books that sit at the intersection of breezy and bold, comfort and complexity. August BOTM selections traditionally offer a blend of buzzy debuts, big-name…
July 2025 BOTM Predictions
Ahh, July, that sweet spot where beach reads, thrillers, and summer romances converge in perfect harmony. BOTM usually brings a mix of light, fun, twisty, and emotional this time of year, and I’m hoping this month is no different. As always, these are just predictions: part gut feeling, part publishing patterns, part wishful thinking, but…
June 2025 | BOTM Predictions
Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s officially time for sunshine, iced coffees, and the ultimate bookworm dilemma—what to pack in that beach bag! As always, I’m here with my June 2025 Book of the Month predictions, because nothing says “start of summer” like trying to guess which new releases are going to…