October is officially here, which means spooky season is in full swing, the cozy reading pile is growing, and of course, it’s time to see what Book of the Month has in store for us. And while October is usually the month, I’m hunting for anything creepy, mysterious, or just a little unhinged, BOTM’s lineup…
Category: Fall 2025
October 2026 Most Anticipated
October is here, which means it’s officially time for spooky reads, atmospheric stories, cozy nights, and a very ambitious TBR. And this month? The new releases are stacked. As I do each month, I’ve narrowed down the releases I’m most excited to read and this time I have 16 making the list. A few are thrillers and mysteries (obviously),…
September 2026 Most Anticipated
September! September might be my favorite reading month of the entire year, mostly because it’s also birthday season in my house: mine, my dad’s, my husband’s, my mother-in-law’s, and about three of my closest friends, all crammed into a couple of weeks. It’s basically a nonstop parade of cake, which means my actual reading time…
26 Most Anticipated for Fall 2026
There’s something about fall that just hits different for reading. The air finally cools off (eventually, if you live in Texas, more like “theoretically”), the TBR gets moodier, and publishers apparently know exactly what we need because September through November is absolutely stacked this year. Thrillers that feel better read with a blanket, romantasy with…
October 2025 Book of the Month
October is the perfect time to get lost in a book that matches the season whether it’s eerie, heart-stopping, or swoon-worthy. This month, Book of the Month has curated a lineup that balances thrill and emotion, mystery and romance, and a little bit of magic for the crisp fall nights. From haunted houses to steamy…
November 2025 Most Anticipated
November is shaping up to be a deliciously busy month for new books, and I’m already eyeing all the releases I can’t wait to get my hands on. From gripping thrillers and cozy mysteries to swoon-worthy romances and imaginative fantasy, there’s something for every reading mood this month. With the holidays around the corner, I’m…
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…
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…
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….