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

This series debut mystery/thriller kept me up past my bedtime . . . in a good way! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#head-cases-par-unit-1

Publication is expected January 28.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #StMartinsPress #MinotaurBooks #HeadCases

Emma Lord‘s latest YA rom-com features childhood rivals turned college journalists. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-rival

Publication is expected January 21.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #MacmillanYoungListeners #TheRival

There‘s no mystery about the sex scenes in this adult debut from YA author Jenny Elder Moke. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#she-doesnt-have-a-clue

Publication is expected January 21.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #StMartinsPress #MinotaurBooks #SheDoesntHaveaClue

Alice Feeney‘s latest mystery is true to her style . . . with mixed results. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#beautiful-ugly

Publication is expected January 14.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #BeautifulUgly

This twisty mystery/thriller debut kept me reading! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-business-trip

Publication is expected January 14.

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #MacmillanAudio #TheBusinessTrip

This was a miss for me, but read my review anyway, in case it sounds like a hit for you! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#not-in-my-book

Publication is expected December 10.

#NetGalley #RBmedia #NotinMyBook

This Alice in Wonderland/James Bond mashup for middle-graders (and beyond) was a smashing fun and clever adventure! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#from-wonderland-with-love

Today—November 5—is publication day!

#BookSirens #NetGalley #RingtalePublishing #FromWonderlandWithLove

This middle grade/holiday/realistic fiction story about identical twins separated at birth was fun and well-done. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#let-it-glow

Publication is expected October 29.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #MacmillanYoungListeners #LetItGlow

This paranormal cozy mystery is funny, but not without content warnings. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#a-new-lease-on-death

Publication is expected October 29.

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #MinotaurBooks #ANewLeaseonDeath

I don't think this would be interesting or challenging enough for a middle-grader. It was OK, but the language, tone, and pace were very basic.

I may change my rating (down, if anything) after I sit with this a bit. I have some serious reservations about Charlie.

If you read only one book about US politics between now and November 5, make it this one. [full review to come, but probably not before the election—you'll just have to trust me]

I expect to read this again soon (have a hold at the library, but got an early peek at someone's personal copy). The illustrations are gorgeous!

good message; amazing illustrations [full review to come]