Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of captivating stories as we unveil the most anticipated book releases of July 2024! Join Emma and Joe on a thrilling journey through the pages of upcoming novels, where every plot twist and character arc awaits discovery.

Titles mentioned in this episode:

July Author Interviews:  

• Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle 
• Loud by Drew Afualo

Emma’s Titles: 

1. The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes  
2. Supernatural: An Official Spooky Picture Book by Micol Ostow, illustrated by Christian Cornia 
3. Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 
4. The Wedding People by Alison Espach  
5. Beneath These Cursed Stars by Lexi Ryan 
6. Heads Will Roll by Josh Winning 
7. Dishonestly Yours by Krista Ritchie & Becca Ritchie  
8. The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall * at the time of recording, the publication date had not yet been changed. This title now releases later in 2024.
9. Ladykiller by Katherine Wood  
10. Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus  

Joe’s Titles: 

1. Sharing Space by Cady Coleman 
2. Die Hot with a Vengeance by Sable Yong 
3. The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee 
4. Youth Group by Jordan Morris, Bowen McCurdy 
5. A Darker Mischief by Derek Milman 
6. Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts by Adam Sass  
7. The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington 
8. The Night of Baba Yaga by Akria Otani  
9. Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight  
10. The Astrology House by Carinn Jade  

Need a refresher on what our most anticipated books of the year are? Listen here: PBN’s Most Anticipated Books of 2024 episode

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