The long, lazy days of summer are here. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. These nine women's fiction novels depict summertime stories that range from comic to tragic and everything in between.
Women's Fiction Writers AssociationJuly 22, 2026
Think about it: Some of the most unforgettable books hinge on a missed opportunity, a chance meeting, or even a random conversation. Such moments end up being the catalyst for life-altering journeys. What’s cool is that these stories can be found in almost all genres – romance, historical fiction, mystery,…
Suzy EnglandAugust 3, 2026
Her memories of that night are never the same. They are both little girls, Unnur and her friend Freyja, alone on a black-sand Icelandic beach, the waves clutching at them. In one memory, Freyja ignores her pleas and walks into the sea. In another, Unnur yanks Freyja’s head underwater until…
Neil NyrenJuly 31, 2026
Murder By Design launches prolific #1 best-selling author, screenwriter and television producer Lee Goldberg’s latest quirky thriller/mystery series with the introduction of insurance investigator/detective Edison Bixby and his narrator-sidekick struggling actor and writer Wally Nash. The dialogue sizzles while delivering hilarity alongside a sensational murder cleverly disguised as an unfortunate…
Linda HitchcockJuly 30, 2026
We’ve all read a mystery featuring the dreaded curtain-twitcher, a beady eye sweeping the street, the busybody, the local gossip, the old lady asking too many pertinent questions for comfort. The nosy neighbor is instantly recognizable and integral to the mystery yet is often an overlooked character. They’re frequently the…
Shannon MorganJuly 28, 2026
Author Erin Van Der Meer gained insider perspective and in-depth experience as a journalist, which served her well in writing the bitingly satirical debut novel, The Scoop. It’s an irresistible, stay-up-late, guilty reading pleasure about protagonist Frankie Miller, a recently unemployed journalist weighed down by multiple rejections from reputable publications…
Linda HitchcockJuly 29, 2026
Clive Cussler books are synonymous with adventure, mostly at sea, but they are the epitome of thrilling stories well told. Cold Fire is the 22nd adventure of the NUMA Files series — yes, 22 books! Can you believe that? — Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala open at the climax of…
José H. BogránJuly 27, 2026
Alexandra Andrews’ much-lauded 2021 debut novel Who is Maud Dixon, published in twenty-eight languages, continues to impress. Acid-honed superb writing and a surprising plot have justified the skyscraper-high expectations for her second novel, The Fine Art of Lying. The two words “VENETIAN RED” spelled out in capital letters in the…
Linda HitchcockJuly 24, 2026
It’s July and no matter where you live, it is definitely hot out. If you’re tired of poolside or beach reading, take a break indoors to cool off with some great books publishing this month. We’re sure you’ll find something here to love, whether you’re in the mood to read…
Stephanie ElliotJuly 22, 2026
What the Trees Remember by Abigail Cutter is a powerful piece of historical fiction. The novel centers on Dora Minor, a ninety-three-year-old woman riding out the catastrophic 1969 flood caused by Hurricane Camille alone in her mountain home in Nelson County, Virginia, with only her two dogs for company. As…
BookTribJuly 23, 2026
Innton Tagger grabbed a beloved classic and completely remixed it in his own voice to create My Hip-Hop Wiz. This is a culturally rich reinvention of The Wizard of Oz that trades yellow brick roads for hustle, heart and hip-hop. From the opening pages, the book announces exactly what it…
BookTribJuly 13, 2026
There are thrillers that ask you to race through the pages, adrenaline pumping through your veins, and there are thrillers that invite you to look twice at every clue, every conversation and every seemingly insignificant detail because it all matters. Day of Wrath by Otho Eskin belongs primarily in the…
BookTribJuly 14, 2026
Alex Grass's Infernal Tramps is a collection of seventeen stories. It is a relentless, gleefully unhinged tour through body horror, cosmic dread, and the menace of everyday consumer culture. The opener, "The Tezcat Apparatus," is a perfect thesis statement for the book. What begins as a folksy exchange between a…
BookTribJuly 24, 2026
Daniel Postel-Vinay is a devout Francophile who frequently visits France with her French husband. Murder Most Delicious is both a cozy mystery and love letter to beautiful Paris, the City of Light. American sommelier Olivia Beech, rolling suitcase in tow, has flown to the French capital from New York and…
Linda HitchcockJuly 22, 2026
You’d think it would be simple for a horror aficionado to make a list of six chilling books for the hottest month, but keeping it to only six is a real struggle. I gave myself two rules. First, nothing instantly obvious, the sort of thing that everyone would include, which…
Christopher GoldenJuly 21, 2026