Wondering what to read now? Here are all the hot new July 2024 book releases for you. I’ll let you know what I’ve read, what I can’t wait to read, and what’s getting all the attention this month.
In case you’re new to Booklist Queen, every month I cover all the hottest new book releases. I try to read as many new book releases as I can to give you an honest perspective on what to read and what to skip.
However, I realize that my to-read list might not exactly match yours. That’s why I’ve also included some of the most popular July 2024 book releases from your favorite authors.
Enough from me. Let’s get on to the July 2024 book releases so you can fill up your to-read list.
Top July 2024 Book Releases
The Briar Club
Kate Quinn
In 1950, the Briarwood serves as a women’s boardinghouse in Washington, D.C. When Grace March moves to Briarwood, the mysterious widow creates strong female friendships between the residents with her weekly dinner parties and tea. With the fear of McCarthy’s Red Scare spreading through town, a shocking act of violence divides the house and forces the women to ponder who truly is their enemy.
The Lost Story
Meg Shaffer
As children, Jeremy and Rafe disappeared for six months only to reappear with no explanation. Rafe has scars but no memory of what happened and Jeremy has never told him that they traveled to an enchanted magical land. When Emilie hires Jeremy, now a famed missing persons investigator, to find her missing sister, Jeremy must come clean to Rafe about their past and return to the enchanted world to recover everything they lost.
What Have You Done?
Shari Lapena
In the sleepy little town of Fairhill, Vermont, nothing ever happens. Until one day, popular teen Diana Brewer is found dead in a hayfield. Now everyone in Fairhill is on edge, knowing that someone among them is a killer. With the tension of a small-town mystery and a bit of the paranormal, What Have You Done? is likely to be one of the summer’s must-read new thrillers.
Slow Dance
Rainbow Rowell
Growing up, Shiloh’s friendship with Cary was the only thing that got her through high school in Omaha, Nebraska. However, after graduation they lost touch when Shiloh went off to college and Cary joined the Navy. Fourteen years later, Shiloh finds herself back in her hometown, a divorced single mom who lost her dreams along the way. When Cary returns for a friend’s wedding, Shiloh hopes to reconnect with Cary, whom she never realized she loved until he was gone.
The Summer Pact
Emily Giffin
Randomly assigned to a shared dorm, four college freshman become inseparable best friends: party girl Lainey, clever academic Tyson, perfectionist athlete Summer, and mild-mannered Hannah. But as graduation nears, a tragic event causes them to always be there for each other in times of need. Fast forward ten years and a struggling Hannah calls the group together for a reunion.
Breaking the Dark
Lisa Jewell
Acclaimed psychological thriller author Lisa Jewell (None of This is True, The Family Upstairs) lends her talents to the Marvel Universe with an original novel about Jessica Jones. A retired superhero turned private investigator, Jessica is intrigued when a mother walks in claiming her teenage twins were replaced by “perfect” replacements after a visit to their father in the UK. Traveling to a small British town, Jessica finds an otherworldly teenager and dark energies that lurking behind the promise of perfection.
The Bright Sword
Lev Grossman
Searching for a place at the Round Table, Collum, a talented young knight, arrives in Camelot only to discover that King Arthur died just two weeks ago. Teaming up with the ragtag knights leftover in Arthur’s fellowship after the exalted heroes left, Collum and Nimue, Merlin’s apprentice, try to rebuild Camelot. With warlords laying siege to the city and factions forming around Lancelot and Guinevere, Collum and his companions set out to reclaim Excalibur and learn the truth about King Arthur’s death in this new epic fantasy series from the author of The Magicians.
Book of the Month – July 2024
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Here’s how it works – each month, they pick 5 books and you get to choose one book or skip until the next month. If you want to add any extra books, then you get them at a discounted price.
Each month is usually a mix of new releases and advance copies of unreleased books. If you are interested in joining, right now you can use my Book of the Month Club affiliate link to get your first book for $5!
The July Book of the Month selections are:
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Read with Jenna Book Club July 2024 Pick
All the Colors of the Dark
Chris Whitaker
From the author of We Begin at the End comes a decades-spanning love story filled with mystery. In 1975, girls are disappearing from a small Missouri town. When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, she is saved by Patch, a one-eyed local boy. But when Patch disappears, his best friend searches for him and the missing girls.
Reese’s Book Club July 2024 Pick
The Cliffs
J. Courtney Sullivan
As a teenager, Jane Flanagan was captivated by an abandoned house on the cliffs on her Maine hometown. Returning home after a mistake threatens her career and marriage, Jane is startled to find the house completely gutted and renovated into an unrecognizable modern home. Worried the house might be haunted, the new homeowner hires Jane to research its history and what Jane find is a legacy of love, loss, and the repercussions of colonialism.
GMA Book Club July 2024 Pick
The Love of My Afterlife
Kirsty Greenwood
Arriving in the afterlife in an embarrassing way (and outfit), Delphie is shocked to find herself face-to-face with a gorgeous man. As they talk, their chemistry is palpable. Until someone runs in shouting about a mistake and he is sent back to earth. Now Delphie is allowed to return to her life once more but she only has ten days to find her soulmate again in a city of millions.
The Most Anticipated July 2024 Book Releases
The God of the Woods
Liz Moore
In August 1975, Barbara Van Laar is discovered missing from her summer camp bed. A tragedy for any child, but Barbara is the daughter of the wealthy owner of the camp and the nearby estate. Fourteen years ago, Barbara’s older brother also went missing without a trace. Tying together the wealthy Van Laar family with the working class community that supports the camp and estate, The God of the Woods is a multi-layered drama about secrets that refuse to be forgotten.
Look in the Mirror
Catherine Steadman
While grieving her father’s death, Nina learns she has inherited a luxury vacation home in the British Virgin Islands that she had no idea he even owned or how he could afford. Having given up medical school, Maria works as a nanny for the superrich. When her wards never show, she makes herself at home in their stunning home but must abide by one rule. Never go in the basement.
A Death in Cornwall
Daniel Silva
In the 24th book of the series, art restorer Gabriel Allon is asked to help investigate the murder of a art history professor. With a connection to the same seaside town Allon lived in under an assumed identity, Charlotte Blake was thought to have been the victim of a serial killer plaguing the Cornish countryside. Yet, Allon suspects her death is really tied to a looted Picasso. Armed with a handful of his own forgeries, Allon works with an unlikely team of operatives to take down a dangeorus new adversary.
The Same Bright Stars
Ethan Joella
Jack Schmidt has given his blood, sweat, and tears to his family’s beachfront restaurant in Delaware, forgoing vacations and ruining relationships in the process. The DelDine corporation has been snapping up as many local restaurants as it can and when they give Jack an offer, he’s tempted to accept. Jack is ready for a life outside of the restaurant. But will they take care of his workers like they promise? And who would he be without the business?
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Kimberly McCreight
A student at NYU, Cleo knows her emotional and risky behavior makes her a disappointment to her mother, Kat. When Cleo returns home one day, she finds Kat has disappeared, leaving a bloody shoe behind. Soon Cleo discovers that Kat isn’t just a corporate lawyer mother but is her firm’s fixer, willing to stop at nothing to protect Cleo from Kat’s ex-husband, Cleo’s dangerous new beau, and threats from Kat’s past.
Such Charming Liars
Karen M. McManus
Kat’s mom Jaime promises that she will retire from her life as a jewel thief after just one more job – a birthday party at billionaire Ross Sutherland’s estate. Except Kat never expected they’d run into Liam and Liam’s father, Jamie’s ex-husband from a disastrous two-day marriage. When Sutherland dies, Liam and Kat must team up, yet as the children of scammers, trust doesn’t come easily.
The Great Hemisphere
Mateo Askaripour
In a dystopian society, people born invisible are considered second-class citizens. Despite being invisible, Sweetmint has managed to go to school and receive a sought-after apprenticeship with the Northwestern Hemisphere’s famed inventor. Everything Sweetmint has earned comes crashing down when authorities accuse her missing brother of assassinating the Chief Executive. As Sweetmint searches for the truth just days before the election, she finds herself caught up in political maneuverings and disinformation that would shake the world if they come to light.
The Wilds
Sarah Pearse
After a disturbing childhood, Kier Templar has lived her life constantly on the road, though never losing contact with her twin sister until she vanishes at a Portuguese national park. While on vacation with her brother, Detective Elin Warner comes across a disturbing map left behind by the missing woman. With the other campers closing ranks, Elin must follow Kier’s trail into the wilds in this final book of The Sanatorium series.
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What July 2024 Book Releases are You Most Excited to Read?
What books can you not wait to get your hands on this month? Did I miss any July 2024 book releases that you are anticipating? As always, let me know in the comments!
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Ann says
I think you gave covered it Rachael! A great job as always. Your blog is one of my favorites!!
I thought there were some left out, but turns out they were published in June & I am still waiting on library copies.
For July I am excited about The God Of The Woods, although I have never read this author. I know Long Bright River was very popular, somehow I never got to it.
I am on a wait list for The Cliffs!
The Lion Women Of Tehran seems to be buzzing, so I need to get on that wait list.
My best book in June was Long Island. I enjoyed Colm Tóibín’s writing and characters so much, he really made it hard to find my next read. I finally landed belatedly on Pete And Alice In Maine. I was trying to read Sandwich; kind of a NE coast vibe/my daughters were on a trip up there, but Sandwich was a DNF.
Currently reading The Boys In The Boat for book club. And hey! My copy The Cliffs is in!!
We are under a heat advisory and a possible hurricane is approaching, so hello July & some reading time!!!!! I need to make sure I have fresh batteries/candles.
I am currently
Ann says
I got ahead of myself. It isn’t The Cliffs that came in a the library; that’s not out yet.
It is Middletide.