Our July Picks Are Here!

“Are you ready for a story that enfolds with mystery, hidden identities and shocking revelations? Say yes, peel your hands away from your eyes and turn the first page.” —Jules H, Mystery & Thriller Buyer

“Imagine a mash-up (in the best way) of Mexican Gothic and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue with a touch of The Immoralists by Chloe Benjamin. Oh, and it’s also got MAJOR Encanto vibes. We don’t talk about Bruno, but we have NOT been able to stop talking about this very cool story of magic and family secrets. Cutting between past and present, from the tiny town of Four Corners to New York City and across continents, this stunning page-turner is magical realism at its best. Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman or Isabel Allende.” —Kat S, Speculative Fiction Buyer 

“We swoon for a tale about the book world. How could we not? Look at the website you’re visiting! And, after dipping into Ashley Poston’s adult debut you will fall in love with this book as well. Poston’s got our number. We’ve got Poston’s The Dead Romantics; two perfect matches made for readers like you.” —Jules H, Romance Buyer

“A taut, revelatory WWII history of espionage and suspense with an enigmatic, yet indelible spy at its center. American-born George Kovacs, recruited by Soviet Intelligence, drafted into the U.S Army and assigned to the Manhattan project, is the undetected spy you’ve likely never heard of. In true John le Carré fashion, Ann Hagedorn unpacks the twists and turns of this extraordinary odyssey evoking the tensions of Jewish life in 1930s Soviet Russia and Depression-era Iowa, New York City at the height the war, and the international tensions of a world racing to build the atomic bomb.” —Sallye L, Nonfiction Buyer 

“As the most talented blacksmith in her kingdom, Ziva is highly sought after by the rich and powerful for her magical weapons. But when her most powerful creation to date gets into the wrong hands, it’s up to Ziva and her allies to figure out how to destroy it before it’s too late. A vibrant and loveable cast of characters make Blade of Secrets a true standout.” —Stephanie P, YA Buyer

“Complete with imaginative world-building and nonstop adventure, Sparrow Rising is a soaring start to the Skyborn series, set in a world where everyone is born with wings. We can’t wait to see what’s next for Ellie, Nox, and the rest of their crew on their quest across the Clandoms.” —Stephanie P, Young Reader Buyer