Single father Toby Tucker has spent years shielding his queer son, Luca, from a cruel world but marrying into the powerful Wright family thrusts them directly into it. The Wrights are wealthy, deeply religious, and led by a notorious televangelist patriarch whose influence looms over everything. When a storm traps the family at their isolated…
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Good Spirits
A modern, romantic twist on A Christmas Carol, but instead of ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future in the traditional sense, we get something way more charming and very B.K. Borison-coded. Harriet is our main character, and I loved her. She’s sweet, a little messy, very human, and written with so much charm that I…
The Bright Lands
The town of Bentley holds two things dear: its football, and its secrets. When star quarterback Dylan Whitley goes missing, fear grips this small Texas town. Joel Whitley, shamed out of Bentley ten years ago, returns from New York to confront his past and help find his brother. Alongside Sheriff’s Deputy Starsha Clark and Dylan’s…
January 2026 | Aardvark Predictions
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…
A Book for Everyone on Your List
Finding the perfect holiday gift doesn’t have to mean scouring endless stores or guessing at sizes and styles. When in doubt, a great book is always a thoughtful choice. Whether you’re shopping for the person who insists they “don’t need anything,” or your bestie who only reads romantasy; there’s a story out there that will…
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;…
Inside Man
If you know me, you know I love my police procedurals and I’ve been craving a strong detective/police procedural lately. I’ve been looking for something to tie me over until the next Karin Slaughter book comes out, and John McHahon’s upcoming release Inside Man was just what I wanted. In this sequel to Head Cases, John…
The Briars
Sarah Crouch returns with a lush, atmospheric thriller set deep in the misty mountains of the Pacific Northwest. The story follows Annie Heston, a young woman escaping a broken relationship who takes a job as a game warden in the secluded town of Lake Lumin. As she warns the community about a roaming cougar, Annie…
January 2026 Most Anticipated
Another year is almost upon us! January 2026 is set to kick off the literary year with an impressive lineup of new books, arriving so quickly it’s hard to believe how fast 2025 flew by. With beloved authors returning, breakout voices debuting bold new stories, and several highly anticipated sequels finally hitting shelves, the month…
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…