November is almost here, which means it’s time to start guessing what Book of the Month is going to put in our blue boxes! November is a little bit of a weird release month. Like I mentioned in my Most Anticipated list, it’s VERY front-heavy as publishing starts to slow down heading into the holidays…
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October 2026 BOTM Predictions
It’s time for my favorite monthly guessing game: October BOTM predictions! October is always one of the more fun months to predict because I’m hoping BOTM leans into a few spooky, atmospheric, or mysterious reads while still giving us the usual mix of romance, historical fiction, and contemporary fiction. There are so many good October releases this year that…
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…
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…
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 | BOTM Predictions
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…
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…
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…