Oprah’s book club – Familiaris by David Wroblewski

This is the second book in a row that Oprah has chosen that is a new follow up to an old book. It’s also 992 pages long! Which is a big commitment to a book if you haven’t read the first one (which is “only” 556 pages long”). Which I of course have not. So I will be skipping this one, just like I skipped the last one.

Read with Jenna – All the colors of the dark by Christ Whitaker

You may know this author from the hit book “We begin at the end”, it was one that I unfortunately didn’t really connect with. But I might be willing to try this author again.

A missing person mystery, a serial killer thriller, a love story, a unique twist on each, Chris Whitaker has written a novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession, and the blinding light of hope. Set in 1975 Missouri. It sure sounds interesting enough!

Reese’s Book club – The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan

A novel of family, secrets, ghosts, and homecoming set on the seaside cliffs of Maine. A story spanning generations about those who came before us, and the things we leave behind.

Like I said last month, Reese’s picks haven’t been speaking to me lately.

GMA – The Love of My Afterlife

A recently deceased woman meets “the one” in the after life waiting room, scoring a second chance at life (and love!)

With glowing recommendations from early readers, this might be the beach read we need. (Kind of hate that cover though…)

Dua Lipa’s book club Service 95 – Noughts & crosses by Malorie Blackman

I love that Dua Lipa chooses older books. She describes this as her first step to understanding racism and classism.

In this book Black people (Crosses ) are the ruling class while Whitepeople (noughts) exists as second-class citizens. Written over 20 years ago, but just as relevant today. It looks like a book worth reading that stands the test of time.

The God of the woods by Liz Moore

Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.

Summer camp, missing rich kid and this cover??? Can’t wait! Instant TBR addition!

Release date: July 2

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

The only guest at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the big wedding. is Phoebe, she’s is here because she’s dreamt of coming for years―she hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband, only now she’s here without him. Meanwhile, the bride has accounted for every detail and every possible disaster the weekend might yield except for, well, Phoebe―which makes it that much more surprising when the women can’t stop confiding in each other.

I don’t know why, but this has been on my radar for a while, and I’m dying to read it. Again, could not tell you why, it doesn’t even sound THAT great. haha But the cover is amazing!

Release date: July 30

Long Island Comprise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

In 1980 a wealthy businessman named Carl Fletcher is kidnapped from his driveway in a cloistered town on the nicest part of Long Island, brutalized, and held for ransom. He is returned to his wife and kids less than a week later, only slightly worse for wear, and the family begins the hard work of moving on with their lives. They resume their prized places in the saga of the American dream, comforted in the realization that although their money may have been what endangered them, it is also what ensured their safety. But nearly forty years later, when Carl’s mother dies and the family comes home to mourn her, it becomes clear that perhaps nobody ever got over anything.

COME ON! This sounds so good!!!!

Release date: July 9

Where are you, Echo Blue by Hayley Krischer

When Echo Blue, the most famous child star of the nineties, disappears ahead of a highly publicized television appearance on the eve of the millennium, the salacious theories instantly start swirling. Mostly, people assume Echo has gotten herself in trouble after a reckless New Year’s Eve. But Goldie Klein, an ambitious young journalist who also happens to be Echo’s biggest fan, knows there must be more to the story. Why, on the eve of her big comeback, would Echo just go missing without a trace?

I hate it when covers come with a face on the cover. Especially when where talking about a huge movie star. I’d like to picture my own movie star here.

Release date: July 16

The Haters by Robyn Harding

Camryn Lane is living her dream. After years of struggle and rejection, her first novel has finally been published. Her editor is happy; her teenage daughter is proud; and her boyfriend and friends are all excited for her. She’s on top of the world—until she receives a disturbing message from an unknown sender.

Release date: July 9

Liars by Sarah Manguso

When Jane, an aspiring writer, meets filmmaker John Bridges, they both want the same things: to be in love, to live a successful creative life, and to be happy. When they marry, Jane believes she has found everything she was looking for, including—a few years later—all the attendant joy and labor of motherhood. But it’s not long until Jane finds herself subsumed by John’s ambitions, whims, and ego; in short, she becomes a wife. As Jane’s career flourishes, their marriage starts to falter. Throughout the upheavals of family life, Jane tries to hold it all together. That is, until John leaves her.

Release date: July 23

Whoever you are, honey by Olivia Gatwood

Science fiction is not my genre, but look at this cover! I’m intrigued! If it’s anything like AnnieBot then sign me up!

This darkly brilliant debut novel explores how women build themselves—beneath the gaze of love, friendship, and the algorithm—showcasing Olivia Gatwood as a thrilling feminist voice for our hyper-digital age. A kind of Stepford Wives meets Grey Gardens for the age of artificial intelligence, Whoever You Are, Honey is gripping, seductive, and prescient as it dissects relationships between women, unpacks perfection and desirability, and explodes the intersection of passion, technology, and power.

Release date: July 2