Our Monthly Picks August 2025
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With a new month comes a new selection of must-read books heading to a shelf near you. As with every monthly pick, each of these books has been read, analyzed and loved by readers and booksellers alike, so now it’s your turn to discover a new favorite. This month you’ll find inspiring fiction, a clever sci-fi tale and even some historical fiction for the kids.
{{ product: 9781419778124 }}Relationships can be messy, and what better way to capture the ebb and flow of romance than through song. David Levithan and Jens Lekman’s lyrical concoction is a heartfelt, relatable, and at times wistful exploration of human connection.
From the author of Deacon King Kong and National Book Award Winner The Good Lord Bird comes the Barnes & Noble 2023 Book of the Year, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, a stunning novel about a small town and the bonds of community that are formed between marginalized groups in order to survive.
As human presence in space feels closer than ever, a lot of questions arise. Brimming with valuable insights, humor and witty commentary, this is the perfect read for starry-eyed earthlings pondering our existence across the universe.
A day stuck on repeat can be great or terrible, depending on the possibilities. What if the possibility was solving a murder? With plenty of suspects and limited time loops, will Hisataro find his grandfather’s killer in time?
A thrilling journey aboard the Trans-Siberian Express, here mystery meets fantasy and historical fiction dances with horror. Brimming with twists and surprises, this is an inventive adventure tale featuring an eclectic cast of characters.
When Yadriel’s traditional Latinx family struggles to accept his gender, he takes matters into his own hands by performing a sacred but dangerous family ritual—leading to some unexpected consequences. Part paranormal fantasy, part mystery, part slow-burn romance, Cemetery Boys is a must-read for lovers of all genres.
When a group of middle schoolers discovers a radio that transmits messages to and from the past, they connect with another group of kids living in 1945. At first, they are ecstatic, but when the friends accidentally alter history and trigger a separate timeline, it’s up to them all to fix the future in this engrossing, edge-of-your-seat adventure.