August’s Biggest Books
The beginning of a brand-new month always means one thing for readers — new releases! August delivers heavy-hitters and debuts alike, so there’s something for everyone at this time of year.
Adversary to the Villain
by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Looking to return to familiar worlds, places, or stories? For fantasy fans, dive back into Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s Assistant to the Villain series with the latest installment, Adversary to the Villain.
Big Little Truths
by Liane Moriarty
In the mood for messy, coastal, domestic drama? Fast forward 10 years and a lot of secrets in Lian Moriarity’s newest, Big Little Truths.
The Butcher Legacy
by Alaina Urquhart
Fond of mystery and police procedurals? The Butcher Legacy by Alaina Urquhart returns readers to the third novel in the Dr. Wren Muller series.
Lost and Found
by Tarah DeWitt
If you’d rather get swept up in gorgeous romance, Lost and Found by Tarah DeWitt brings us Bea and Silas. Can they find a new beginning out of some tragic circumstances?
The Unknown
by Riley Sager
The Unknown by Riley Sager brings summerween vibes to August, with lots of horror and thriller tropes. 100 years ago, five women disappeared from a remote island in Vermont. The same thing is happening all over again now...
Biggest Books of August
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 7
(Mostly) Human Resources
Never Wanted to Be Wifey
The Husband I Buried
Murmuration
The Bookkeeper
Locke
To Dance with Death
When the Silence Breaks
The Silent Appeal
One for the Road
What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast
The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass
Eyes of Kings
How to Find Love in the Cereal Aisle
Published Aug 03, 2026
Last Updated Aug 04, 2026
Emma Dwyer
Emma Dwyer is a product trainer at Libby. She is also a former co-host of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Prior to joining the training team, Emma was a Libby librarian. She enjoys reading, Love Island (UK), travel (to warmer climates like her home state of California), coffee, and hanging out with her family and dog.