As October rolls in, bringing with it crisp air, falling leaves, and shorter days, there’s no better time to snuggle up in a cosy reading nook. Fortunately, this month offers an impressive range of new releases for every type of reader. Here are the standout titles for me:
Horror
September 2025 Monthly Spotlight

As summer winds down, the literary world is heating up with an exciting collection of new releases that promise to make the final days of summer memorable. These diverse titles coming out this month captured my interest most:
August 2025 Monthly Spotlight

Summer holidays are in full swing here in the UK, and this month’s lineup of long-awaited sequels, exciting debuts, and hidden gems provides the perfect way to enhance your summer. Here are my top picks that might just be worth your time:
Recommendation Challenge #20: Books with ‘of’ in the title

My picks: ✨ The Will of the Many by James Islington ✨ A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett ✨ Of Blood and…
May 2025 Monthly Spotlight

May is shaping up to be a fantastic month for romance lovers! With titles from both popular and new authors and a wide range of stories—from heartwarming romance to romantasy—this month’s releases are dominated by the genre. Here are the ones on my radar, as well as other exciting releases coming out this month:
Recommendation Challenge #11: Books with flowers on the cover.

My picks: ✨Africa Risen: A New Era of Speculative Fiction by Sheree Renée Thomas ✨ It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover…
March 2025 Monthly Spotlight

March has arrived, and with it comes a double dose of excitement! First, we have the arrival of spring here in the UK and the long-awaited retreat of winter’s bitter chill. There’s also International Women’s Day this month, which is marked by incredible new works from talented female authors! Here are the releases that are on my radar:
January 2025 Monthly Spotlight

January brings with it a season of new beginnings—a new year, new resolutions, and even new relationships. As we begin this exciting journey, let’s remember that enjoying the ride is just as important as reaching our destinations. So, this year, let’s make sure to truly immerse ourselves in each story and adventure we encounter. To kick off this new quest, here are some promising releases hitting the shelves this month: