One is bound to be one of your favourites
Throughout the year, we’ve been updating each month on the best new books to read, and this month is no different. Whether you’re a newbie bookworm or a veteran bibliophile, we’re sharing our verdicts and offering some great reads for the slowed-down days and weeks ahead in July 2024. Rather than a definitive “best of list,” this is simply what we think you’ll love this month.
Look at our curated guide on the best July 2024 book releases to add to your stacking TBR list — one is bound to be one of your favourites. Happy reading!
The ultimate guide to new books to read in July 2024:
Reckless
Lauren Roberts
“Go on, my Silver Saviour. Be my undoing.” If that doesn’t get you excited, then nothing will. The highly anticipated second book of The Powerless Trilogy is finally here and brimming with angst, adventures and kiss-or-kill moments. In this follow-up book, Kai has to pursue the one person he wishes he didn’t have to, Paedyn Gray — kickstarting the battle between duty and desire.
Release Date: 2 July
The God of the Woods
Liz Moore
Made for the mystery and thriller girlies out there, this is the next book you should be reading. When a thirteen-year-old girl disappeared from her family’s Adirondack summer camp in August 1975, a community grappled with old wounds and deep-seated secrets. Liz Moore weaves a gripping tale of intertwined lives as the search intensifies, revealing a complex web of mysteries and redemption in her expansive and compelling novel.
Release Date: 2 July
Play Along
Liz Tomforde
For the fans of sports romance, Liz Tomforde’s latest addition to her Windy City series is a sizzling read. Play Along follows Kennedy, a baseball team athletic trainer who finds herself in a steamy romance with the reckless, charming, hot baseball player after a spontaneous marriage in Vegas. The twist? It was all a fuzzy, drunken mistake. To maintain their perfect image, they must now navigate the romantic tension and pretend to be a happily married couple. Get ready for a story that will leave you breathless as they learn to ‘play along. ‘
Release Date: 11 July
The Black Bird Oracle
Deborah Harkness
Twisted, beautiful and fantastical, The Black Bird Oracle is about to be your next favourite fantasy read. Diana Bishop delves into her family’s turbulent history and her own inner depths in the eagerly awaited fifth installment of the beloved All Souls series. As she navigates parenthood and the complexities of her magical lineage, Diana faces a pivotal choice that could shape her family’s future forever.
Release Date: 16 July
The Ex Vows
Jessica Joyce
While those living in the real world steer well clear of engaging in second-chance romances, that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy exploring them fictionally. Former lovers Georgia Woodward and Eli Mora are thrust back together when their best friend Adam’s wedding plans go awry. Despite their complicated history and strict personal rules, they must cooperate to salvage the celebration. As they navigate mishaps and unexpected sparks in Napa Valley, Georgia begins to see Eli in a new light, prompting her to reconsider their past and the possibility of a future together.
Release Date: 16 July
Not Another Love Song
Julie Soto
Fans of Julie Soto are in for a loved-up ride this month with her new release. Following two gifted musicians, Gwen Jackson and Xander Thorne — this heartfelt romance read sees them battling their mutual attraction as they vie for the spotlight. As they navigate their growing feelings, their budding romance becomes a media sensation, threatening to overshadow their genuine connection.
Release Date: 16 July
Playbook
Rebecca Jenshak
Back at it again, Rebecca Jenshak delivers yet another steamy romance peppered with fluff, spice and humor. If you’re into fake dating, grumpy sunshine and football romance, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t pick up this new romance read.
Release Date: 25 July
The Grandest Game
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Full of games, puzzles, romance and danger, this new series set in the world of The Inheritance Games will give you a sense of nostalgia. Bringing you characters you loved from her previous series, this new book sees Avery Grambs and the famous Hawthorne brothers running an annual competition to give anyone a shot at fame and fortune. Trust us; you won’t want to skip this one.
Release Date: 30 July 2024
Fall With Me
Becka Mack
Are you looking to dip your feet into the world of hockey romance? Then, look no further. Fall With Me follows Lennon Hayes, the Vancouver Viper’s newest photographer, who found herself tumbling into bed with a grumpy tattooed man. She didn’t expect to show up at her new job and see the defenseman scowling at her from across the room. Despite it being a one-night stand, these two can’t help falling for each day after day.
