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📚 Trending Titles & Summer Favorites
Atmosphere – Taylor Jenkins Reid
This highly anticipated historical fiction romance, featuring a fictional astronaut in NASA’s Space Shuttle program, has been named Good Morning America’s Book Club pick and voted “top book to read this summer” on Goodreads
The Emperor of Gladness – Ocean Vuong
A deeply emotional literary novel exploring care, trauma, and surprising connections. Critics and readers list it among the top summer releases of 2025.
My Friends – Fredrik Backman
This poignant tale about teenage friendship and rediscovered bonds is receiving acclaim for its emotional resonance—one of the season’s standout historical fiction picks.
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping – Sangu Mandanna
A whimsical, heartwarming fantasy that’s #1 on Goodreads’ most-added books of July, featuring magical mishaps and an enchanted inn.
Not Quite Dead Yet – Holly Jackson
A suspenseful thriller from the author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, in which the protagonist works to solve her own murder before time runs out.
📈 Bestsellers & Buzz-Worthy Releases
Rose in Chains – Julie Soto & The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy – Brigitte Knightley
These romantic suspense novels, rooted in Dramione fanfiction origins, are dominating summer bestseller lists.
The Let Them Theory – Mel Robbins and Atomic Habits – James Clear
Continuing dominance in nonfiction and audiobook charts with practical self-improvement themes.
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References:
https://bookriot.com/book-clubs-picks-for-july-2025
https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/07/22/draco-hermione-fan-fiction-novels/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emperor_of_Gladness
https://www.onceuponyourshelf.com/blogs/summer-reads-of-2025/top-10-reads-summer-2025