5 dreamy books to dive into this July

A 'politically charged' collection of essays, historical fiction goes sci-fi and more

Book covers of 'I Want to Burn This Place Down' by Maris Kreizman, 'Archive of Unknown Universes' by Ruben Reyes Jr., and 'The Bewitching' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Three of the standout books debuting in July
(Image credit: HarperCollins / Penguin Random House )

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You may not have any required summer reading lists as an adult, but you can still choose to spend the hotter months with your nose in a book. Books are excellent beach companions, or they can keep you company as you escape the midsummer sun. This July, expect tantalizing book releases, including a collection of politically themed essays, a historical fiction/sci-fi mashup, and a new horror story by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

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Theara Coleman, The Week US

Theara Coleman has worked as a staff writer at The Week since September 2022. She frequently writes about technology, education, literature and general news. She was previously a contributing writer and assistant editor at Honeysuckle Magazine, where she covered racial politics and cannabis industry news.