A new month means a new stack of books to obsess over.
In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by the wonderful Emma to chat about the July 2026 book releases they're most excited to add to their TBRs. From buzzy fiction and page-turning mysteries to heartfelt romances and unforgettable literary reads, they're sharing the upcoming titles that have already captured their attention.
Whether you're planning your summer reading list, looking for the next great library hold or simply love keeping up with the latest book releases, this episode is packed with recommendations to help fill your TBR.
Tune in for a fun conversation celebrating the most anticipated books hitting shelves in July 2026 and discover which titles deserve a spot at the top of your reading list.
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Link to our full book list: Find all the books mentioned in Season 3 on Libby Life! Here’s a recap of our Monthly Book Picks (Jan-May 2026) and June – October 2026!
Book recommendations:
Emma’s Picks:
Prince of Swords – Elise Kova
A Forsaken Prophecy – Stacey McEwan
In the Wake of the Ruined – Kalie Cassidy
Hot Girl Murder Club – Ashley Winstead
Foxx – Paisley Hope
The MASH Up – Laura Marie Meyers
If Books Could Kill – Kate Eberle
Daggermouth – HM Wofle
Joe’s Picks:
Helpless – Jessica Knoll
My Tokyo Summer – Abby Denson
Coming Out Perfect – Richard Mercado
Case Closed, Vol. 99 – Gosho Aoyama
Witch’s Inheritance – Paige Hender
The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance – Chiara Bullen
The Masala Chai Mystery Club – MJ Soni
Ghost Girl – Eva Benefield
Alex, by Proxy – Karen Myna Cantor
Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro 00:01:20 Catching up with Emma 00:06:50 July 2026 Book Picks 01:20:23 Final thoughts and outro
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode!
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