Popular With Readers Month Of June, 2025
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Save:A dark, thrilling sci-fi with complex stakes and jaw-dropping twists - Red Rising is a standout for fans of gritty, intelligent dystopian adventures, but its violence and intensity aren't for the faint of heart.
The first thing you should know about me is I am my father’s son. And when they came for him, I did as he asked. I did not cry. Not when the Society televised the arrest. Not when the Golds tried him.... - #2
Save:A gorgeously atmospheric and imaginative novel - perfect for lovers of prose, scenery, and magic, but best avoided if you crave action or tightly plotted stories.
The man billed as Prospero the Enchanter receives a fair amount of correspondence via the theater office, but this is the first envelope addressed to him that contains a suicide note, and it is also t... - #3
Save:A bold, harrowing, and unforgettable debut - The Poppy War is perfect for fans of grimdark fantasy and history-inspired epics, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Check content warnings before diving in!
Rin crossed her arms tightly across her chest and walked toward the second proctor. She was led behind a screen, patted thoroughly to make sure she hadn’t packed test materials up any orifices, and th... - #4
Save:Twisty, fun, and addictive - great for thriller fans who crave page-turners, but may leave seasoned readers wanting something more original or nuanced.
You’re not going to be hosting any major gatherings, for one thing. No wine and cheese parties, no poker nights. That’s fine, because I don’t have anyone I want to see. The bigger problem is where to... - #5
Save:Ambitious, thought-provoking, and unapologetically political, "Babel" is perfect for readers who want their fantasy smart and socially conscious - but it may be too didactic or slow-burning for those craving subtlety, romance, or adventure.
The air was rank, the floors slippery. A jug of water sat full, untouched by the bed. At first the boy had been too scared of retching to drink; now he was too weak to lift the jug. He was still consc... - #6
Save:A gritty, fast-paced, and hugely engaging space opera that balances detective noir, political intrigue, and sci-fi horror - recommended for anyone who loves their science fiction hard-edged and impossible to put down.
A hundred and fifty years before, when the parochial disagreements between Earth and Mars had been on the verge of war, the Belt had been a far horizon of tremendous mineral wealth beyond viable econo... - #7
Save:A masterfully moody, twisty thriller that grabs you and doesn't let go - just expect mind games and a slow start before the storm hits. Perfect for suspense fans who love a good psychological puzzle!
TEDDY DANIELS’S FATHER had been a fisherman. He lost his boat to the bank in ’31 when Teddy was eleven, spent the rest of his life hiring onto other boats when they had the work, unloading freight alo... - #8
Save:A fast-paced, science-fueled adventure - with dinos, danger, and just enough food for thought to separate it from standard popcorn fare. Imperfect but absolutely iconic, it’s a must-read for fans of techno-thrillers or anyone who’s ever dreamed of seeing a dinosaur up close.
The tropical rain fell in drenching sheets, hammering the corrugated roof of the clinic building, roaring down the metal gutters, splashing on the ground in a torrent. Roberta Carter sighed, and stare... - #9
Save:A polarizing, beautifully written YA dystopian romance - either you’ll be swept up by its unique voice and emotional drama, or left cold by its hyperbolic prose and love-focused plot.
I have nothing but a small notebook and a broken pen and the numbers in my head to keep me company. 1 window. 4 walls. 144 square feet of space. 26 letters in an alphabet I haven’t spoken in 264 days... - #10
Save:Addictive, spicy fantasy fun with a fierce heroine, but expect some tropey drama, messy worldbuilding, and problematic romance - great guilty-pleasure read if you’re into the genre!
I looked up from my cards and across the crimson-painted surface to the three men sitting at the table. I’d chosen this spot for a reason. I’d…felt nothing from them as I drifted between the crowded t...
