The September Book of the Month picks are here, and I am so happy with this month’s lineup. September is my birthday month which means I get my free birthday book and honestly the universe delivered because this might be my favorite BOTM month of the year. Usually, I agonize over what to grab and…
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September 2026 BOTM Predictions
September might be my favorite month to predict because it feels like the official start of fall reading. Publishers start rolling out their biggest books of the year and BOTM always leans into that cozy season energy with atmospheric picks, strong literary fiction, and the kinds of books you want to curl up with as…
The Unknown
In 1926, five women disappeared from a commune for spiritual mediums on a remote island in Vermont. The only trace of them was five dresses hanging from the branches of an old oak tree. Now, a hundred years later, struggling actress Marin Keane lands a role in a major motion picture about the unsolved mystery…
August 2026 Book of the Month
August’s Book of the Month box just dropped and it’s an exciting lineup this month. We’ve got two debuts, an early release from a repeat favorite, and one book I’ve already read and loved enough to review. On top of the five mains, this month’s collection picks lean into something a little different with a…
August 2026 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 which are books that sit at the intersection of breezy and bold, comfort and complexity. BOTM tends to lean into that late-summer energy with…
July 2026 Book of the Month
July’s Book of the Month picks are here and summer reading season is in full swing. I always love seeing how my predictions stack up against the actual picks and this month had some surprises but I actually did a great job with predictions this go around, yay! Whether you’re looking for something to binge…
July 2026 BOTM Predictions
July is looking like a really strong month for BOTM and I think summer reading season is going to keep delivering. Publishers are putting out some major titles and BOTM tends to go big in the middle of summer with picks that are perfect for vacation binging, beach reading, and staying up way too late….
June 2026 Book of the Month
Book of the Month June picks are here and I have thoughts. This month’s lineup feels a little different from the typical BOTM vibe, it’s a bit of an eclectic mix and I’m not sure all of them scream “BOTM pick” to me. That said, the add-ons are surprisingly strong this month and there are…
June 2026 | BOTM Predictions
Summer reading season is officially here and June is looking like one of the strongest BOTM months of the year. Publishers are putting out some heavy hitters this month and BOTM tends to lean into that summer energy with picks that are accessible, buzzy, and perfect for reading by the pool or staying up way…
May 2026 Book of the Month
The May 2026 Book of the Month picks have arrived, and I’ll be honest, this isn’t my strongest BOTM month. Nothing totally knocked me over at first glance, but there are still a few books I’m curious about and a couple I’m excited to pick up. Sometimes those lower-hype months end up delivering surprises, so…