Our Monthly Picks July 2026

Summer is in full swing, which means your reading list needs a fresh update. This month's picks include an edge-of-your-seat hotel mystery, an oceanic survival story and our 2026 Discover Prize Winner, so every reader has something to look forward to. 

Notes From Your Bookseller

Our Fiction Pick is Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu, the winner of our 2026 Discover Prize. After a false alarm causes a town to spiral into chaos and confusion, the community confronts the harsh truths of their panicked decisions in this clever, thought-provoking story of survival, loyalty and betrayal that was inspired by real events.

 

Notes From Your Bookseller

Edge-of-your-seat intrigue ensues when a woman’s body is discovered in the desert. Two ex-cultists vacationing at the hotel become entangled in the mess. Oscillating between their cultist past and the present moment, this adrenaline-fueled ride is great for summer.

 

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Part love story, part peril on the high seas, this is a harrowing true story of near-tragedy and discovering what it really means to find yourself in another.

 

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Space adventure meets hilarious hijinks in this quirky tale of found family, second chances and a sarcastic computer made of moss. Yes, really.

 

Notes From Your Bookseller

Fans of dark academia, meet the students and teachers of Blackwood Academy. This smart and satisfying fantasy is rich in character and personality, as well as a propelling plot soaked in tension.

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In the Spring of 1776, Elsebeth and her community fight for survival amid a smallpox epidemic as the revolution rages on. Informative and emotionally charged, this is a must-read tale of bravery and resilience.