Get Ready to Celebrate July!

Schedule e-Gift Cards and peruse the month's most giftable books

Got any July-born friends and family to celebrate this month? Treat your loved ones to a bookish celebration! Choose something special for your July lovelies from our roundup of some of the hottest titles of the month, like Our Perfect Storm, the newest summer romance from Carley Fortune or Rocket's Red Glare, a high-stakes thriller by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann.     

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If you'd prefer to go with ThriftBooks e-Gift Cards for your offerings, choose from an assortment of fun designs, including our new month-themed birthday e-gift cards to be delivered on the day of your choosing. Purchase now and schedule for delivery on your recipient's special day. The process is quick and easy. This is a great way to get all your monthly gift shopping done in one fell swoop!     

July's best gifting books

Here are some of the reads that are currently getting rave reviews from a range of readers. 

Fiction finds

• Katabasis by R. F. Kuang—Dante's Inferno meets Susanna Clarke's Piranesi in this dark academia fantasy. (Now available in paperback!)    

• Choke Point by Brad Thor—In book #25 of the Scot Harvath series, America’s top spy investigates bombings that threaten the geopolitical balance. 

• The Mistake by Elle Kennedy—A college hockey player attempts to redeem himself to a rising sophomore in the second book in the Off-Campus series (basis for the hit Prime TV show).   

• The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston—In this magical romance, the new head gardener at the enchanting Lilymoor House stumbles upon a secret garden with a mysterious man trapped inside. 

• Land by Maggie O'Farrell—From the author of Hamnet, comes a soaring historical novel set in Ireland in the years before and after the Great Hunger. 

Nonfiction gems

• The Land and Its People by David Sedaris—At once acerbic and tender, playful and profound, these essays observe with warmth and curiosity our fascinating human species and the lands we inhabit. 

• Stripped Down by Bunny Xo—With a heavy dose of humor and a refreshing sense of self-awareness, the podcast star shares her journey of resiliency. 

• Revolution by Eric Metaxas—In just two and a half centuries of existence, the U.S.A. has had an unprecedented impact on the world. This book tells the story of its birth. 

• Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home by Stephen Starring Grant—An exuberant, hilarious, and profound memoir by a mailman in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. 

• 18 Days in Heaven by Gabe Poirot—The author shares his otherworldly experiences after flatlining and remaining in a coma for 18 days.   

Winsome picture books

• Summer is Here by Renée Watson, illustrated by Bea Jackson—Delight in the iconic childhood joys in this love letter to summer. (Ages 3–6) 

• Sing the 50 United States by Dr. Seuss—Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America From Alabama to Wyoming. (Ages 3–7) 

• On a Summer Night by Deborah Hopkinson,illustrated by Kenard Pak—Step into the quiet magic of a summer night and the mystery of a world lit differently by the moon. (Ages 3 and up) 

• Gigantic by Rob Biddulph—A tiny whale with a big heart delivers messages about teamwork and believing in yourself. (Ages 3–7)  

• America, I'm So Glad You Were Born by Ainsley Earhardt, illustrated by Kim Barnes—Happy birthday to America! (Ages 4–8) 

Middle-grade goodies

• The Secret of Shadow Lake by Joe McGee—Book #1 in the funny, heartwarming Creature Campers Series. (Ages 6–9) 

• Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home by Zach Weinersmith—Sawyer Lee is dragged against his will into the madcap adventures of his friends and family. (Ages 8–12) 

• The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall—Book #1 in The Penderwicks series is a National Book Award-winner! (Ages 8–12) 

• Camp by Kayla Miller—A fun graphic novel about venturing off to summer camp for the first time. Book #2 in the Click series. (Ages 8–12) 

• As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds—The story of two brothers, their blind grandfather, and a dangerous rite of passage. (Ages 9–12) 

YA winners

• Room to Breathe by Kasie West—Indy and Beau's friendship is shattered, but getting accidentally locked in a bathroom together just might be what's needed to reconnect. (Ages 12 and up) 

• Soundtrack: A Novel by Jason Reynolds—A stirring story of music, friendship, and finding your voice in 2000s New York City. (Ages 12 and up) 

• A Prince Among Pirates by Kaitlyn Abdou—In order to avoid an arranged marriage, a charming nobleman accidentally joins a pirate ship and falls for its debonair captain. (Ages 14 and up) 

•  The Lovers, the Liars, and Me by Deandra Davis—A teen travels to Jamaica hoping to answer questions about her absent mother, only to discover more about her identity than she could have ever expected. (Ages 14 and up) 

• The Dragon and the Sun Lotus by Amélie Wen Zhao—The epic sequel to The Scorpion and the Night Blossom continues the dark and opulent fantasy saga. (Ages 14 and up) 

Culinary keepers

• Big Bites: Time to Eat! by Kat Ashmore—A collection of 100 quick and easy but still nourishing recipes that don't sacrifice on flavor and will be on the table in under an hour.  

• A Feather and a Fork by Crystal Wahpepah—From an acclaimed Indigenous chef comes an extraordinary cookbook that weaves powerful storytelling with 125 intertribal recipes to heal our bodies and restore our foodways. 

• Southern Roots: Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip's Daughter by Spring Council—A collection of 100 delicious recipes offering an updated and thoughtful approach to classic Southern food. 

• More Than Sweet: Desserts with Flavor by Marie Frank—Take your desserts to the next level with 75 approachable, yet elevated, recipes for cookies, cakes, frozen desserts, custards, tarts, and more. 

• I Sleep in My Kitchen: Comfort Food Recipes from My Palestinian American Home by Mariam Daud—From the Palestinian American creator of the popular TikTok account @mxriyum, comes this collection of 100 flavor-forward recipes. 

Special editions

• Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven—Featuring a gold foiled cover, gorgeous gilded edges as well as a unique foiled case stamp, the breathtaking deluxe edition of this fantastical love story is only available on a first print run. 

• The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins—Celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most influential and enduring science books of all time, this special edition features a new epilogue by the author and a new appendix. 

• The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightly—The deluxe, first-edition paperback of Book 1 of the Dearly Beloathed duology features beautifully stenciled edges and captivating interior end paper art. 

• Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid—The first edition paperback of this epic novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program features stenciled edges with a sunset cloud pattern. 

• Shadow Reaper by Lynette Noni—the first edition hardcover of this new heart-pounding romantic YA fantasy comes with starry sprayed edges and silver foil. 

Happy, happy birthday to all the July babies! Whether you're celebrating a loved one or yourself, we hope you find something perfect here at ThriftBooks to bookify the occasion! 

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