You voted, they counted, and THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE by Sarah Beth Durst, SAVVY SUMMERS AND THE SWEET POTATO CRIMES by Sandra Jackson-Opoku, THE LIBRARY AT HELLEBORE by Cassandra Khaw, and PARTY OF LIARS by Kelsey Cox are LibraryReads picks for July 2025!
#1 PICK: THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE BY SARAH BETH DURST | 9781250333988 | 7/15/25
“An entertaining cozy fantasy that stands alone but is connected to Durst’s 2024 novel THE SPELLSHOP. The detail-rich setting and fun characters will have readers dreaming of enchanting flowers and honey cake.”–Library Journal
SAVVY SUMMERS AND THE SWEET POTATO CRIMES BY SANDRA JACKSON-OPOKU | 9781250351906 | 7/29/25
“Feisty, well-drawn Savvy is a hero for fans of strong Black women protagonists, and the food frame, the lovingly described Chicago setting, and the delicious-sounding recipes will appeal to those who enjoy food-centered cozies.”–Booklist
THE LIBRARY AT HELLEBORE BY CASSANDRA KHAW | 9781250877819 | 7/22/25
“Khaw’s (THE SALT GROWS HEAVY, 2023) gorgeous prose is a visceral symphony of body horror, encompassing nightmarish transformations, cosmically horrific beings, and fascinating lore about this world’s underexplored pantheon of gods and creatures. A treat for the darkest fans of dark academia.”–Booklist
PARTY OF LIARS BY KELSEY COX | 9781250378811 | 7/1/25
A lavish Sweet Sixteen turns deadly in this twisty, pulse-pounding novel—serving a fresh take on a classic locked-room mystery for fans of THE GUEST LIST and FIRST LIE WINS.