From Beach Bags to Bedside Tables: July’s Must-Read Picks | Bonus Episode
It’s a bonus episode, book lovers! Joe is joined by friend and fellow bookworm Emma to chat about the July 2025 releases they're most excited to add to their TBR piles.
Whether you’re craving rom-coms, thrillers, fantasy, or something a little spooky, here's a stack of reads to keep your summer sizzling.
From campus drama and romantic tension to magical greenhouses, haunted tunnels, and dragon-slaying heroines—there’s something for everyone this month. Add these titles to your TBR and check them out on Libby! Want to watch the video version of our show?
Titles mentioned in this episode
Emma’s Titles:
- Mean Moms by Emma Rosenblum
- Rose in Chains by Julie Soto
- The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley
- Wrath of the Dragons by Olivia Rose Darling
- A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan
- Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon
- Arcana Academy by Elise Kova
- Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter
- Overruled by Lana Ferguson
Joe's Picks:
- The Enchanted Greenhouse – Sarah Beth Durst
- Rush Week – Michelle Brandon
- The Art of Vanishing – Morgan Pager
- Mayra – Nicky Gonzalez
- The Bewitching – Silva Moreno-Garcia
- Miss Camper – Kat Fajardo
- Predatory Natures – Amy Goldsmith
- The Yomigaeri Tunnel – Kelly Murashige
- This is Where We Die – Cindy RX He
Links from this episode:
- You can follow Emma's bookish updates on Instagram
- Find out more about Amy Allen Clark's 2025 Summer Reading Guide!
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Published Jun 29, 2025
Joe Skelley
Joe Skelley has always been a lover of reading and the library. His love of libraries brought him to Libby where he works on the marketing & events team and hosts the Book Lounge by Libby podcast. Joe loves to read horror, thrillers, magical realism, and the broad spectrum of YA! When he’s not working, Joe’s listening to audiobooks, working on a DIY project, and (most importantly) hanging out with his Boston Terrier, Roscoe.