New books for July 2026 including romance, mystery and fantasy

The July 2026 book release slate highlights a range of genres, with 16 titles coming out during the month that span romance, literary fiction, fantasy, mystery, and nonfiction. The roundup also references new offerings already out and sets expectations for continued additions as the month progresses, supported by a free newsletter focused on books and authors. Among the releases mentioned as available now is Habits of the Sea by Shea Ernshaw (Atria Books), which blends folklore, magical realism, and romance around a woman discovering a mystical island off Nova Scotia. The list includes Love You More by Emily Giffin (Ballantine) and The Red Sacrament by Sara Hinkley (Titan Books). For July 14, it spotlights The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Del Rey). Other titles referenced include Hide and Seek by Søren Sveistrup and White Rabbit by Abigail Rose-Marie (Union Square & Co.).