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Top 5 Books for July 2026

Gather close, my fellow bookworms, for the lovely month of July has graced us with something special: new releases! If you are a casual reader or a die-hard book lover looking for a new fandom, then take a look at the newest releases to add to your TBR List!

​1 – Pretty Dead Things By Kelsey Cox

Set to debut July 7, 2026, this thriller has a gripping mystery that is sure to leave you asking, “What will happen next?” Centred around the disappearance of Isabelle, this book deals with the aftermath following her disappearance all these years later, as her sister, Ingrid, attempts to resume a normal life. But what will happen when Indrig returns to the town her sister disappeared in all these years later? Do not miss this new thriller by Kelsey Cox!

​2 – Extracurricular by Rachel Lynn Solomon

If you love romance and forbidden love, then this book is for you! Wanting a break from the spotlight, the main character, Ramona, enrolls in college to achieve a semblance of normalcy. But what happens when she begins to fall for… Oh no…. Her professor?! Set your calendar for July 14, 2026, for this book’s debut!

3 – I Didn’t Do It By Elle Gonzalez Rose

What would you do if you had to somehow prove that you are not a killer when all evidence points to you? And it does not help when your father is a killer as well, which further incriminates you? That is what the main character in I Didn’t Do It has found herself in after a night of fun turned deadly. If you’re interested in seeing how this story will go, then be sure to preorder the book, I Didn’t Do It by Elle Gonzalez Rose.

4 – ​The Game Is Afoot By Elise Bryant

Overworked and underappreciated mother and aspiring detective, Mavis Miller, is trying her best. To be the best mother, employer, and woman, Mavis has been feeling a little stressed and in desperate need of rest. However, when someone suspiciously turns up dead, all eyes turn to Mavis’s ex-husband, Corey. However, Mavis is on the case to prove his innocence! Do not miss the new release that has critics raving!

5 – Helpless By Jessica Knoll

Returning to their alma mater, the main characters, Faye and Henry, are back in town to attend a funeral for a well-respected professor who previously taught at their college. However, Henry takes this moment to drug and kidnap Faye, holding her hostage in a secluded cabin where no one is coming to save her. If you loved the author’s previous work, Luckiest Girl Alive, then this novel is for you!

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