If you‘re in the mood for an emotional, impulsive teen rebellion road trip, try this. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#all-over-the-map [low pick]

Publication is expected November 4.

#NetGalley #TantorAudio #AllOverTheMap 📚💙

Looking for a comfy read? This one is so nice that I read it twice . . . so far! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-forgetmenot-library

Publication is expected November 4.

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #MacmillanAudio #TheForgetMeNotLibrary 📚💙

This YA fantasy is a mostly gentle read with just enough magical action to keep one hooked. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#a-curious-kind-of-magic

Publication is expected October 21.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #MacmillanYoungListeners #ACuriousKindofMagic 📚💙

This paranormal cozy mystery series is probably best read in publication order. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#death-at-the-door-ruby-and-cordelia-...

Publication is expected October 21.

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #MinotaurBooks #DeathattheDoor 📚💙

The second Andy Carpenter mystery/thriller series installment of the year is almost here. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#and-to-all-a-good-bite-andy-carpente...

Publication is expected October 14.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #AndtoAllaGoodBite 📚💙

This Christmas cozy mystery doesn‘t disappoint. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#five-golden-wings-meg-langslow-38

Publication is expected October 14.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #FiveGoldenWings 📚💙

This mystery is one of my top reads for September. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-armchair-detectives

Publication is expected October 1.

#NetGalley #BookoutureAudio #TheArmchairDetectives 📚💙

Intrigue for the littles. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#my-cat-is-a-secret-agent

Publication day: September 30.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #MacmillanYoungListeners #MyCatisaSecretAgent 📚💙

This Christmas romance might have been better as a movie. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#a-ruff-royal-christmas

Publication is expected September 30.

#NetGalley #BlackstoneAudio #ARuffRoyalChristmas 📚💙

Christmas rom-com readers (and watchers) rejoice—this one‘s for you! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#christmas-people

Publication is expected September 30.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #ChristmasPeople 📚💙

DI Jimmy Perez fans: He may have left Shetland, but he‘s still on the case. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-killing-stones-jimmy-perez-and-w...

Publication is expected September 30.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #TheKillingStones 📚💙

Timothy Janovsky is back with another magical Christmas romance. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#a-mannequin-for-christmas

Publication is expected September 30.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #AMannequinforChristmas 📚💙

This cozy mystery sequel is every bit as entertaining as its predecessor. I vote for a third installment! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#a-tour-to-die-for-the-serial-killer-...

Publication is expected September 23.

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #MinotaurBooks #MacmillanAudio #ATourtoDieFor 📚💙

This children‘s picture book is a rockin‘ story for family members of all ages! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#my-grandma-and-grandpa-rock

Publication is expected September 9.

#NetGalley #SOURCEBOOKSKids #SourcebooksJabberwocky #MyGrandmaandGrandpaRock 📚💙

This Christmassy paranormal romance is heavy on the “spice” and light on the charm. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#season-of-the-witch-toil-and-trouble...

Publication is expected September 2.

#NetGalley #HarlequinAudio #SeasonoftheWitch 📚💙

Angeline Boulley‘s new mystery is set in the same world as the Firekeeper‘s Daughter series. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#sisters-in-the-wind

Publication is expected September 2.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #MacmillanYoungListeners #SistersintheWind 📚💙

This kids‘ chapter book is perfect to get into the Halloween—or any-time-of-year creepy—mood! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#troubling-tonsils

Publication is expected September 2.

#NetGalley #SimonandSchusterChildrensPublishing #SimonandSchusterBooksforYoungReaders #TroublingTonsils 📚💙

This cozy mystery was an absolute delight, with just the right mix of murder, hijinks, and humor! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-marigold-cottages-murder-collect...

Publication is expected August 19.

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #MinotaurBooks #MacmillanAudio #TheMarigoldCottagesMurderCollective 📚💙

Emma Lord‘s latest romance for adults is being marketed to fans of Emily Henry and Daisy Jones & the Six. Pushing that comparison is bound to lead to disappointment. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#for-the-record

Publication is expected August 12.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #FortheRecord 📚💙

The latest Meg Langslow cozy mystery, by Donna Andrews, might be my favorite so far! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#for-ducks-sake-meg-langslow-37

Publication is expected August 5.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #ForDucksSake 📚💙

Enemies-to-lovers, hockey, and closed-door romance fans have a new release to check out! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#if-all-else-sails

Publication is expected August 5.

#NetGalley #ThomasNelsonandZondervanFictionAudio #IfAllElseSails 📚💙

Louis Sachar‘s long-awaited first book written for an adult audience—a fantasy—arrives this week. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-magician-of-tiger-castle

Publication is expected August 5.

#NetGalley #BerkleyPublishingGroup #Ace #TheMagicianofTigerCastle 📚💙

This cozy mystery series starter is a treat! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#savvy-summers-and-the-sweet-potato-c...

Publication is expected July 29.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #StMartinsPress #MinotaurBooks #SweetPotatoCrimes 📚💙

Mrs. Plansky is back and ready to solve a new, closer-to-home cozy mystery. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#mrs-plansky-goes-rogue-mrs-plansky-2

Publication is expected July 15.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #MrsPlanskyGoesRogue 📚💙

I wish this mystery series a long, exciting run. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#death-of-an-ex-vandy-myrick-2

Publication is expected July 15.

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #MinotaurBooks #MacmillanAudio #DeathofanEx 📚💙

Repeat reader or complete newbie: This mystery/legal thriller prequel is worth a read. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#dogged-pursuit

Publication is expected July 1.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #DoggedPursuit 📚💙

Does a tropey romance set on a cruise ship float your boat? Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#total-dreamboat

Publication is expected June 24.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #TotalDreamboat 📚💙

This romance‘s plot is deeper than it first appears. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-four-engagement-rings-of-sybil-r...

Publication is expected June 24.

#NetGalley #HachetteAudio #TheFourEngagementRingsofSybilRain 📚💙

This debut novel was a miss for me, but might be a hit with the author‘s existing fanbase. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#sunny-side-up

Publication is expected June 24.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #SunnySideUp 📚💙

How cute is this book? Spoiler alert: SO cute! [This has not yet been tested on the grands, but I'm completely entertained.]

Looking for a beach read? This one is full of heart and humor. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#everythings-coming-up-rosie

Publication day was June 10.

#NetGalley #ThomasNelsonandZondervanFictionAudio #EverythingsComingUpRosie 📚💙

This sapphic spy/romance has layers. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#if-i-told-you-id-have-to-kiss-you

Publication is expected June 10.

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #MacmillanAudio #IfIToldYouIdHavetoKissYou 📚💙

I‘m already looking forward to the sequel to this middle grade spy mystery! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#confessions-of-a-junior-spy

Publication is expected June 10.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #ConfessionsofaJuniorSpy 📚💙

This moving debut swallowed me up! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#palm-meridian

Publication is expected June 10.

#NetGalley #AvidReaderPress #SimonandSchuster #PalmMeridian 📚💙

This cute children‘s picture book made me giggle! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#when-you-go-to-dragon-school

Publication is expected June 3.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #WhenYouGotoDragonSchool 📚💙

This middle grade fantasy trilogy conclusion is action-packed! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-forest-in-the-sky-greenwild-3

Publication is expected June 3.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #GreenwildTheForestintheSky 📚💙

This debut romantic mystery mashup is full of humor. It might make a good beach read. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#hes-to-die-for

Publication is expected June 3.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #StMartinsPress #MinotaurBooks #HestoDieFor 📚💙

I found this adult debut emotional, but ultimately satisfying. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-other-side-of-now

Publication is expected June 3.

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #MacmillanAudio #TheOtherSideofNow 📚💙

This adorable and funny children‘s picture book is sure to amuse littles and their grown-ups alike, even after repeated readings. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-aliens-do-not-want-to-go-home

Publication is expected June 3.

#NetGalley #Charlesbridge #TheAliensDoNOTWanttoGoHome 📚💙

Need a sweet and funny escape from the daily grind? Try Annabel Monaghan‘s new rom-com. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#its-a-love-story

Publication is expected May 27.

#NetGalley #PutnamBooks #ItsaLoveStory 📚💙

There‘s a healthy dose of reality in this romance starring lifelong best friends who enter a marriage of convenience. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#friends-with-benefits

Publication is expected May 6.

#NetGalley #CeladonBooks #MacmillanAudio #FriendsWithBenefits 📚💙

This slow-burn romance is just in time for wedding season. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#jilted

Publication is expected May 6.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #Jilted 📚💙

This year‘s Katherine Center rom-com release is well worth the wait, but get yourself on the library or preorder list now! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-love-haters

Publication is expected May 20.

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #MacmillanAudio #TheLoveHaters 📚💙

Here are my nominations for #CampLitsy25. I read the first two in ARC form, and highly recommend both. The other two are on my precious Libby holds list.

The Love Haters, by Katherine Center

Head Cases (PAR Unit #1), by John McMahon

Kate & Frida, by Kim Fay

Atmosphere, by Taylor Jenkins Reid

@Megabooks, @squirrelbrain @BarbaraBB

Read (or reread) the first installment before digging into this horror/mystery/paranormal sequel. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#another-fine-mess-bless-your-heart-2

Publication is expected April 15.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #AnotherFineMess 📚💙

This romance was not the positive, fun story I expected. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#passion-project

Publication is expected April 8.

#NetGalley #PenguinGroup #Viking #PassionProject

In John Scalzi‘s signature style, his latest is a wild, silly, and occasionally thought-provoking ride. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#when-the-moon-hits-your-eye

Publication is expected March 25.

#NetGalley #TorPublishingGroup #TorBooks #WhentheMoonHitsYourEye

Happy publication day!

Finlay Donovan is back and better than ever! If you haven‘t already, read my full reviews here:

https://debbybrauer.org/#finlay-donovan-digs-her-own-grave-fi... [e-book]

and

https://debbybrauer.org/#finlay-donovan-digs-her-own-grave-fi... [audio]

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #MinotaurBooks #MacmillanAudio #FinlayDonovanDigsHerOwnGrave

Finlay Donovan is back and better than ever! Read my full reviews here: https://debbybrauer.org/#finlay-donovan-digs-her-own-grave-fi... [e-book] and https://debbybrauer.org/#finlay-donovan-digs-her-own-grave-fi... [audio]

Publication is expected March 4.

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #MinotaurBooks #MacmillanAudio #FinlayDonovanDigsHerOwnGrave

Anne Tyler‘s latest is a short character study/family drama. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#three-days-in-june

Publication is expected February 11.

#NetGalley #Knopf #ThreeDaysInJune