In this week’s episode of Pages n’ Pages, we’re diving into the hottest book releases coming your way in July, August, and September 2025. From anticipated sequels to brand-new debuts, we’re sharing what’s on our radar for the rest of summer and the start of fall. We also chat about the books we’ve recently finished—what we loved, what surprised us, and what left us wanting more. Whether your TBR is sky-high or you're looking for your next great read, this episode is packed with recommendations and excitement!
This week on Pages n' Pages, we dive into a fantastic resource for book lovers, librarians, and anyone who enjoys matching readers with their next great read: the Public Library Association’s Readers’ Advisory Tools! (Check it out here).
We break down the tools, guides, and strategies the site offers—perfect for anyone looking to discover new books, better understand genres, or help others fall in love with reading. Whether you’re a seasoned librarian or just a passionate reader, this episode will spark ideas for growing your TBR list and boosting your bookish confidence.
Plus, we chat about what we've been reading lately and share our current obsessions and disappointments from the past week in books.
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles #2) by TJ Klune and narrated by Daniel Henning
A Promise of Lies by Clare Sager
The Things We Water by Mariana Zapata
Ravensong (Green Creek Series #2) by TJ Klune and narrated by Kirt Graves
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett and narrated by Ell Potter and Michael Dodds
Additional Book Mentions:
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
Just For the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Into the Woods by Jenny Holiday
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire
In this week’s episode of Pages n’ Pages, we’re diving into our recent reads—from cozy stories to epic fantasies—and sharing what’s been keeping us up past bedtime. Plus, we chat about Fable, the new reading app that’s changing how we track our books, connect with other readers, and stay on top of our towering TBR piles. Whether you're a digital book tracker or a notebook loyalist, tune in for our thoughts on whether Fable lives up to the hype!
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
A Kiss of Iron (Shadows of the Tenebris Court #1) by Clare Sager
A Touch of Poison (Shadows of the Tenebris Court #2) by Clare Sager
Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles #2) by TJ Klune and narrated by Daniel Henning
The Ashfire King (The Sandsea Trilogy #2) by Chelsea Abdullah
The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks and narrated by Tom Hanks, Peter Gerety, Natalie Morales, Ego Nwodim, Nasim Pedrad, Connor Ratliff, Holland Taylor, and Rita Wilson
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center and narrated by Patti Murin
Ravensong (Green Creek Series #2) by TJ Klune and narrated by Kirt Graves
Additional Book Mentions:
Mickey 7 (Mickey7 #1) by Edward Ashton
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we have a little bookish chitchat as we talk about the books we've read, what we want to read and everything in between.
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks and narrated by Tom Hanks, Peter Gerety, Natalie Morales, Ego Nwodim, Nasim Pedrad, Connor Ratliff, Holland Taylor, and Rita Wilson
A Kiss of Iron (Shadows of the Tenebris Court #1) by Clare Sager
Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles #2) by TJ Klune and narrated by Daniel Henning
Carry On (Simon Snow #1) by Rainbow Rowell and narrated by Euan Morton
Additional Book Mentions:
Shadows of the Tenebris Court Series by Clare Sager
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we pull names out of a mug and decide a March Madness bracket to the death! Which book characters will defeat others, and who will will the ultimate championship?
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles #2) by TJ Klune and narrated by Daniel Henning
My Vampire Plus One (My Vampires #2) by Jenna Levine and narrated by Daniel Henning and Helen Laser
Catch the Sun by Jennifer Hartman
Sunlight (Haven River Ranch #2) by Devney Perry
First Time Caller (Heartstrings #1) by B.K. Borison
Whirlwind by Kayla Grosse
How to Solve Your Own Murder (Castle Knoll Files #1) by Kristen Perrin
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we take a look at the winners of the 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards. Did we read any of them? Do we agree? Let us know if you've read any of these winners!
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Crossroads (Haven River Ranch #1) by Devney Perry
Sunlight (Haven River Ranch #2) by Devney Perry
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Catch the Sun by Jennifer Hartmann
The Rage of Dragons (The Burning #1) by Evan Winter
The Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werwolf by Kimberly Lemming
First-Time Caller (Heartstrings #1) by B.K. Borison
Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles #2) by TJ Klune and narrated by Daniel Henning
Additional Book Mentions:
2024 Good Reads Choice Awards nominees and winners
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we talk about all the books that came out in January, February and March 2025 that we are excited about. Let us know if there are any books that we missed!
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we dive into our plans for 2025 and the books we're hoping to read! We talk about our reading goals, our upcoming books and everything in between!
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Onyx Storm (Empyrean #3) by Rebecca Yarros and narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton, Jasmin Walker, and Justis Bolding
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck
Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors by Piers Paul Read
A Night to Surrender (Spindle Cover #1) by Tessa Dare
Additional Book Mentions:
Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa Dare
Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles #2) by TJ Klune
The Nightmare Before Kissmas (Royals and Romance #1) by Sara Raasch
The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam (Hart and Mercy #3) by Megan Bannen
Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear (Wayward Children #10) by Seanan McGuire
The Ashfire King (The Sandsea Trilogy #3) by Chelsea Abdullah
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
Hello loyal listeners! Your favorite book podcasters are back in 2025! Both Morgan and Sophia went through some big life changes at the end of 2024 and took a hiatus to deal with said changes, and now they're back.
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we talk about what we have been up to since our last episode, the good and bad, along with all the books we read (which isn't many). Thanks for sticking with us after our break!
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston. Narrated by Emma Galvin and Max Meyers
Coach by Devney Perry (Treasure State Wildcats #1)
Mile High by Liz Tomforde (Windy City #1)
The Strike by Ana Huang (Gods of the Game #1)
Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park by Lee H. Whittlesey. Narrated by Jim Seybert
A Fate Forged in Fire by Hazel McBride. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Murder at the Book Club by Betsy Reavely (Barrett and Palmer #1). Narrated by Rebecca Courtney
Youth Group by Jordan Morris and illustrated by Bowen McCurdy
Quicksilver by Callie Hart (Fae and Alchemy #1)
Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (Ernest Cunningham #1). Narrated by Barton Welch
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we talk about our new plans for the podcast and books we're currently reading and loving. We're switching to every other week with our podcast. We've been releasing an episode every single week for almost three years and we need a little change. Life is chaotic and changing! But we're not going anywhere! Let us know what you're reading and loving right now.
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy i exchange for an honest review.
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Odder by Katherine Applegate and narrated by : Alison Fraser, Yuuki Luna, Angel Pean, Nancy Wu, Amanda Carlin, Adenrele Ojo, full cast
How to be Eaten by Maria Adelmann and narrated by Lauren Ezzo
Additional Mentions:
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen
Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McQuire
Kulti by Mariana Zapata
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
None of This is True by Lisa Jewel
Butcher and Blackbird by Brynn Weaver
Matrix by Lauren Groff
Goodbye Earl by Leesa Cross-Smith
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
Mickey 7 by
In My Dreams I Hold a Knife
Wolfsong
Somewhere Beyond the Sea
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
We're back! In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we are back from a short break with third quarter book releases. We talk about books we're excited about in the next three months - including July, August and September! Let us know if we missed any so we can add them to our own to be read lists.
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
The Undermining of Twyla and Frank (The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy #2) by Megan Bannen and narrated by Nicol Zanzarella
Wolfsong (Green Creek #1) by TJ Klune and narrated by Kirt Graves
The Women by Kristin Hannah and narrated by Julia Whelan
Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto
Additional Book Mentions:
July:
The Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi
What Have You Done? By Shari Lapena
Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight
The Fiance Dilema (The Long Game #2) by Elena Armas
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell
I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
August:
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
Worst Case Scenario by TJ Newman
Apprentice to the Villain (Assistant to the Villian #2) by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Haunted Ever After (Boneyard Key #1) by Jen DeLuca
By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
Ducked: A Rubber Duck Erotic Parody by Rebecca Massey
I Need You to Read This by Jessa Maxwell
September:
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
Celestial Monsters (The Sunbearer Duology #2) by Aiden Thomas
My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner
Somewhere Beyond the Sea (The House in the Cerulean Sea #2) by T.J. Klune
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we review our first six months of reading this year. Spoiler alert, it's been a bit rough!
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
The Undermining of Twyla and Frank (Hart and Mercy #2) by Megan Bannen
None of This is True by Lisa Jewel
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
Gay the Pray Away written and narrated by Natalie Naudus
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we dive into the sequel to Mickey7 by Edward Ashton - Antimatter Blues. This action-packed sequel is full of fun and antics, and we had a great time! Spoilers ahead!
What We’ve Read and What We are Reading:
King of Sloth (Kings of Sin #4) by Ana Huang
None of This is True by Lisa Jewel and narrated by Kristin Atherton, Ayesha Antoine, Louise Brealey, Alix Dunmore, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Emilia Fox, Thomas Judd, Kate Macdonald, Dominic Thorburn, Nicola Walker,
Jenny Walser
Gay the Pray Away written and narrated by Natalie Naudus
Antimatter Blues (Mickey 7 #2) by Edward Ashton and narrated by John Pirhalla, Katharine Chin
Additional Book Mentions:
Nectar of the Wicked by Ella Fields
Those Fatal Flowers by Shannon Ives
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we give our final thoughts on the last four episodes of season three of Bridgerton on Netflix, as well as the show as a whole. Let us know your thoughts on the popular show!
Chapter 157:
What We’ve Read and What We are Reading:
Antimatter Blues (Mickey 7 #2) by Edward Ashton and narrated by John Pirhalla, Katharine Chin
Gay the Pray Away written and narrated by Natalie Naudus
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
Casket Case by Lauren Evans. Thanks to the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Additional Book Mentions
The Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we take a look at the work of Riley Sager, one of our favorite authors. We have read most of his books and go into detail about our thoughts and rank his books from favorite to least favorite. Let us know what is your favorite Riley Sager book!
What We’ve Read and What We are Reading:
Antimatter Blues (Mickey7 #2) by Edward Ashton and narrated by John Pirhalla, Katharine Chin
Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt and narrated by Amy Rubinate
Additional Book Mentions
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen
A New Lease on Death by Olivia Blacke
Rules for Ghosting by Shelly Jay Shore
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell
Final Girls by Riley Sager
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
Survive the Night by Riley Sager
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we answer all the fun summer book tags with lots of good book recommendations for you! Let us know what book you like to read during the summer!
What We’ve Read and What We are Reading:
The Alpha of Bleake Isle by Kathryn Moon (Dragonkin #1)
Wild Love (Rose Hill #1) by Elsie Silver
The Dixon Rule (The Campus Diaries #2) by Elle Kennedy
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson and narrated by Almarie Guerra, full cast, Kate Reinders, Tara Sands, Hillary Huber, Jorjeana Marie, Cassandra Morris, P.J. Ochlan, Adenrele Ojo, Georgette Perna, Bahni Turpin, Various
The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass. Narrated by: Christopher Gebauer, Jennifer Blom, Rob Dircks
Antimatter Blues (Mickey7 #2) by Edward Ashton and Narrated by: John Pirhalla, Katharine Chin
Additional Book Mentions
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we dive into the sarcastic sci-fi book Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton and narrated by John Prihalla and Katherine Chin. We both listened to the audiobook and highly recommend it! This story takes place far into the future as humans are working on colonizing other planets. Every crew needs an expendable, someone who never fully dies, and Mickey Barnes is that for this crew. Mickey is the 7th iteration of himself, and this time, he doesn't want to die. For fans of Andy Weir and Martha Wells!
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Built to Fall by Julia Wolf
The Alpha of Bleake Isle by Kathryn Moon
Wild Love (Rose Hill #1) by Elsie Silver
How to Baby: A No-Advice-Give Guide to Motherhood, with Drawings by Liana Finck
Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton and narrated by John Pirhalla and Katharine Chin
Additional Book Mentions:
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we continue our discussion on the third season of Bridgerton, talk about what we expect for the second part of the season and give you recommendations based on the series and the tropes! Let us know what books you would read if you liked Bridgerton!
Additional Book Mentions:
Bridgertons Series by Julia Quinn
A League of Extraordinary Women series by Evie Dunmore
A Lady Most Scandalous by Amanda Collins
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
Wicked Becomes You by Meredith Duran
Forever Your Earl by Eva Leigh
A Gentleman Never Keeps Score by Cat Sebatstian
Devil in Winter by Lisa Klebyas
Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa Dare
Books by Sarah Maclein
Take a Hint Dani Brown (Brown Sisters #2) by Talia Hibbert
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Bully by Penelope Douglas
Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner
Powerless by Elsie Silver
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we give all our spoiler-y thoughts on the first four episodes of season four of Bridgerton! We are HUGE Bridgerton fans so we have a lot of opinions.
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Wild Love (Rose Hill #1) by Elsie Silver
A Curse of Blood and Wolves by Melissa McTernan
Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean #1) by Rebecca Yarros and narrated by Rebecca Soler and Teddy Hamilton
None of This is True by Lisa Jewel and narrated by Kristin Atherton, Ayesha Antoine, Louise Brealey, Alix Dunmore, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Emilia Fox, Thomas Judd, Kate Macdonald, Dominic Thorburn, Nicola Walker,
Jenny Walser
How to Baby: A No-Advice-Give Guide to Motherhood, with Drawings by Liana Finck
Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton and narrated by John Pirhalla and Katharine Chin
Additional Book Mentions:
Bridgertons Series by Julia Quinn
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, your hosts are still in a reading slump! We tried the tips we talked about last week to see if they would help! What do you do to get out of a reading slump?
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading
Wild Love (Rose Hill #1) by Elsie Silver
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Host by Stephenie Meyer and narrated by Kate Reading
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Carry on by Rainbow Rowell
Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
