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? Watch now on the Libby App YouTube channel!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:16 Intro
00:01:11 Guest Intro - Emma!
00:03:01 Catching up with Emma
00:13:45 July Book Release Recommendations
01:03:21 Outro
Titles mentioned in this episode
Emma’s Picks:
Mean Moms by Emma Rosenblum
Rose in Chains by Julie Soto (https://share.libbyapp.com/title/11316498)
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
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