Unboxing My Latest Book Haul
Book Mail: A Roundup of the Book Mail I Received Last Week
The end of July always feels like standing on the last golden page of summer, and this week’s book mail made me want to linger there just a little longer. My TBR pile has happily outgrown its designated space, thanks to a delightful book haul filled with new book releases that promise to carry summer’s magic into the months ahead. Every package arrived with thoughtful book recommendations, the literary equivalent of someone leaning across a bookstore counter and saying, "Oh, you're going to love this one." Somewhere in this stack are future favorites, future conversations, and perhaps even a few of the best books of 2026. And isn't that the joy of book mail? Every delivery reminds you that the next story to steal your heart might already be waiting on your doorstep.
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This Week’s Book Mail Includes:
Taming Tigers and Butterfly Dreams by Deng Ming-Dao – Discover 144 timeless Taoist fables filled with quiet wisdom to help you find balance, embrace change, and navigate modern life with greater clarity.
A Twist in the River by Stig Abell – A former detective is drawn into a chilling mystery when women begin disappearing from a quiet English riverside village.
Our Marriage is Murder by Carol Goodman – A crumbling marriage, a haunted Italian castle, and murders copied from a bestselling mystery novel make for a deliciously twisty thriller.
Witch Trial by Harriet Tyce – When two teenage girls stand accused of murder, a sensational trial blurs the line between truth, superstition, and psychological terror.
How to Kill a Crime Writer by Sarah Lotz – A grieving daughter teams up with her late mother's fictional detective to uncover the truth behind a suspicious death.
Tarot for the Flawed and Fearless by Shavonne Readus – Learn to harness the wisdom of the Major Arcana to build confidence, embrace your authentic self, and create lasting personal transformation.
Good Guys by Mindy Misener – Two estranged sisters uncover a devastating secret that shatters their small town's image of heroism and goodness.
Clean Slate by Brianna Labuskes – A crime scene cleaner becomes the only person who can see the pattern behind a serial killer's perfectly staged murders.
Faithfully Dissident Daughters by Chelsea Kim Long – A thought-provoking exploration of Christian womanhood that reclaims faith through a more inclusive and liberating lens.
The Forest Becomes Her by Julie Carrick Dalton – Three women connected across generations must fight to protect an ancient forest that holds the key to their own healing.
White Rabbit by Abigail Rose-Marie – An unforgettable coming-of-age novel where grief, ghosts, and the lingering spirit of Sylvia Plath intertwine in a haunting seaside home.
Enheduanna's Song from the Sands by Ellen Rachlin – Journey to ancient Mesopotamia in this epic historical novel about the world's first named author reclaiming her power and destiny.
Rough Cuts by Glenn R. Miller – A sharp satire exploring censorship, artistic freedom, and the battle over one filmmaker's greatest masterpiece.
Peregrine Hill by Nina de Gramont – Set in Gilded Age New York, this sweeping historical novel follows a mother and daughter forced to make impossible choices in a world ruled by power and privilege.
The Dues and Don'ts of Magic by Delemach – A reluctant witch and a mysterious stranger must survive a magical journey while confronting dangerous secrets—and each other.
Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto by James Burgess and Julia Sophia – Explore a fresh approach to astrology that connects the outer planets to spiritual growth, creativity, and personal evolution.
The Crafty Witch's Guide to Cord Magic by Loren Morris – Discover the art of weaving intention into handcrafted spell cords with this practical guide to magical knotwork.
This Changes Everything by Lisa Scottoline – A woman's search for justice after her best friend's grandmother is murdered uncovers deadly secrets and unexpected strength.
The Cloak and Dagger Club by Jackie McMahon – A glamorous gathering of 1930s mystery writers turns deadly in this clever whodunit inspired by Agatha Christie's legendary Detection Club.
Traitors by Robert B. McCaw – International espionage, Russian sleeper agents, and political conspiracies collide in this high-stakes spy thriller.
The Half Life by Rachel Beanland – An American Navy wife stationed in Italy must choose between loyalty to her country and the life she's beginning to build abroad.
Buyer Beware by Catherine Ryan Howard – A fresh start becomes a nightmare when a woman discovers her new home is hiding deadly secrets that refuse to stay buried.
Whisper Creek by Allison Brennan – As devastating storms batter a Texas farm, one family must survive both the forces of nature and a deadly human threat.
