Wedding bells and romance or edge-of-your-seat adventure, undercover detective mages or brainy rambles through big ideas; whatever you're hankering for this month, our July highlights are here to help you find your next read.

LoveReading's July Genre Picks of the Month

Our July genre picks share our highlights from key fiction genres, giving you a range of recommendations at a glance. With the latest release from our Guest Editor to joyful wedding season rom-coms, thought-provoking cli-fi and ingenious mysteries, we've got something for everyone.

Our Crime / Thriller Pick of the Month

Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson - "An ingenious mystery about two people's life together, and the secrets which fatally bind them."

Our Romance Pick of the Month

The Wedding Forecast by Nina Kenwood - "One best friend's wedding. One predicted love match. And no way of guessing how the story will end. The feel-good, joyful rom-com of the summer."

Our Sci-Fi / Fantasy Pick of the Month

Human Rites by Juno Dawson - "If Her Majesty’s Royal Coven cast the first spell, Human Rites delivers the full cosmic explosion. A blistering, brilliant finale that’s fierce with feminist fire, fuelled by friendship, and funny as hell."

Our Literary Pick of the Month

After The Clearances by Alison Layland - "This inventive, thought-provoking feat of climate fiction is as bold, beautiful and enthralling as the Welsh landscapes it conjures."

LoveReading's July 2025 Fiction Books of the Month

From three fiesty widows to mages working as undercover detectives and plenty more besides, explore our July fiction books of the month for new stories to sweep you off your feet. Shop with LoveReading and find your next book does good, with 25% of the cost of your books going to a school of your choice. 

Silvercloak by L. K. Steven - "A really cool magic system, an undercover detective mage with an irresistible enemies-to-lovers storyline? Yes please, sign me up for more servings of Silvercloak."

Human Rites by Juno Dawson - "If Her Majesty’s Royal Coven cast the first spell, Human Rites delivers the full cosmic explosion. A blistering, brilliant finale that’s fierce with feminist fire, fuelled by friendship, and funny as hell."

Till Death, or a Little Light Maiming, Do Us Part by Kathy Lette - "A funny, feisty, gallivant around-the-world quest by three widows searching for answers after they discover all of their money has been stolen by their dead husband."

Nettle by Bex Hogan - "Courage and kindness, trickery and deception, love, loyalty and timeless love — this beautiful book brims with magic and the hope of happy-ever-afters."

See the Stars by Eleanor Ray - "A gloriously readable and relatable feel-good novel highlighting the importance of being true to yourself and those you love."

A Sting in Her Tale by Mark Ezra - "A retired spy reenters a covert world after saving a baby in this hugely entertaining story of skullduggery and espionage."

Circle of Liars by Kate Francis - "Stacked with shocking twists, this is the perfect YA summer read for fans of super-tense thrillers."

You Are Here by David Nicholls - "Goddamned gorgeous. Another glorious love story from the master as you urge the walkers on, every step of the Coast to Coast journey."

Domain by Rohan Gavin - "A new edge-of-your-seat YA adventure for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Eoin Colfer."

Kane by Graham Hurley - "Powerful and fascinating, the focus on the US entry into the Second World War hammers home with sharp precision."

LoveReading's July 2025 Non-Fiction Books of the Month

Discover emotional stories of survival, bold tales of food and feminism, rambles through big ideas and cycling adventures in our July non-fiction recommendations. See a short summary below and add your favourites straight to your basket at the bottom of the page. 

Tart by Slutty Cheff - "Filthy, funny and full of flavour, Tart is a deliciously bold, whip-smart romp through food, feminism, and finding your power."

Go West - London to the Welsh Coast – 8 Days, 2 Wheels and a Whole Lot of Hills by Steve Silk - "Enriched with legends, humour and tales of friendship, Go West is a must for anyone who has dreamt of a cycling adventure."

The History of Ideas by David Runciman - "A fun, brainy ramble through big ideas - without the homework vibe."

Back From The Dead by Dan Biddle, Douglas Thompson - "As the most severely injured survivor of the terrorist attacks that shook the UK in 2005, Biddle’s story is not only one of incredible physical resilience but also of emotional and spiritual transformation."

The Unthinkable by David Challen - "The heartbreaking yet vitally important story of the overturning of a murder conviction, where the accused was a victim of years of abuse and coercive control."

Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert - "A sharp, powerful exploration of how media and culture shaped a generation of girls. And the women they became. Essential, eye-opening reading."

LoveReading's July 2025 Debuts of the Month

Try something new this summer with our July Debut recommendations. From haunting thrillers to heart-breaking, heartfelt and brilliant page-turners, pick up a book and discover a new voice. Shop with LoveReading and support a school close to your heart. 

The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley - "If you have the irresistible urge for a low slow burn forbidden romance with banter in abundance, this romantasy debut will be the cure to what ails you."

Rumoured by Kelly Mancaruso, Kristina Mancaruso - "A haunting, sharply observed thriller that pulls back the glittery curtain on fame, grief, and the dark underbelly of pop stardom."

The Counting Game by Sinéad Nolan - "The case of a missing girl reveals dark traumas within the haunted past of a community in this beautifully crafted, chillingly atmospheric tale."

The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp by Krystal Evans - "This memoir of unthinkably tragic loss is a heart-breaking, hilarious, brilliantly-written page-turner."

Land Beneath the Waves by Nic Wilson - "A searingly honest and heartfelt memoir about living with a chronic illness and how mental and physical health can be affected by the natural world around us."

LoveReading's July 2025 Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month

From books that deliver summer warmth and unseasonable chills, Liz Robinson's July recommendations have something for ever reader to enjoy. Described as "thought-provoking", "compelling", "smart" and "satisfying", keep scrolling to see why Liz loved these books. 

The Compound by Aisling Rawle - "This smart provocative novel sets up 20 contestants in what feels like the rebellious lovechild of Lord of the Flies and Love Island."

One Summer in Provence by Carol Drinkwater - "A truly warming and satisfying read set in the south of France and full of the joys and woes of love and family."

The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis - "Bewitching, chilling, and utterly compelling, five sisters become the target of ill will in an 18th century rural village."

Among Friends by Hal Ebbott - "Pushing boundaries as it explores the meaning of long term friendships and family, this deeply thought-provoking novel has been chosen as a LoveReading Star Book."

Isabella's Not Dead by Beth Morrey - "Amusing, smart, and compassionate, this is a fabulously relatable feel-good read about the mystery of a ghosted friendship."

LoveReading's July 2025 Star Books

Still searching for your next perfect read? Don't worry, our Star Books are always on hand to offer a quickfire summary of our favourite reads. Updated throughout the year, these books are a great place to start whether you're reading on a sun-lounger or a sofa this summer.