Essential June Reads
June is an exciting time for reading. With the beginning of summer and vacation season, it’s a perfect time for beach reads and road trip listening. June is also Pride Month and National Audiobook Appreciation Month, and Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th. Below are lists you can shop in OverDrive Marketplace to make sure you have everything your patrons need for the season.
Read with Pride in 2025 – Shop the list here
Books by and about people in the LGBTQIA+ community for readers of all ages.
Accidentally on Purpose by Kristen Kish
From the publisher: From chef and Emmy-nominated host of Top Chef comes a tender, clear-eyed memoir charting a journey full of purpose, belonging, and real love—a “recipe for a life worth living” (Stacy London).
Juneteenth – Shop the list here
This features nonfiction and fiction titles about Juneteenth and the African American experience for all ages.
The Juneteenth Cookbook by Alliah L. Agostini, Taffy Elrod, and Sawyer Cloud
From the publisher: A commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, the Juneteenth holiday has been observed in the Black community for over 150 years. In The Juneteenth Cookbook, Alliah L. Agostini, author of the popular children’s book The Juneteenth Story—which won the 2022 Black Kid Lit Award for Best Historical title—brings the tradition to your home through historically accurate recipes and educational family activities.
Top Titles of June – Shop the list here
Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine
From the publisher: In this twisted psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling co-author of the Reese’s Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish, a woman is tormented by nightmarish visions of her future—and then they start to come true.
Coming Blockbusters of June – Shop the list here
The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick
From the publisher: Welcome to the Poppy Fields, where there’s hope for even the most battered hearts to heal.
Here, in a remote stretch of the California desert, lies an experimental and controversial treatment center that allows those suffering from the heartache of loss to sleep through their pain…and keep on sleeping. After patients awaken from this prolonged state of slumber, they will finally be healed. But only if they’re willing to accept the potential shadowy side effects.
On a journey to this mystical destination are four very different strangers and one little dog: Ava, a book illustrator; Ray, a fireman; Sasha, an occupational therapist; Sky, a free spirit; and a friendly pup named PJ. As they attempt to make their way from the Midwest all the way west to the Poppy Fields—where they hope to find Ellis, its brilliant, enigmatic founder—each of their past secrets and mysterious motivations threaten to derail their voyage.
Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil Read-Alikes – Shop the list here
The Bane Witch by Ava Morgyn
From the publisher: Practical Magic meets Gone Girl in Ava Morgyn’s instant USA Today bestseller, a dark, spellbinding novel about a woman who is more than a witch—she’s a hunter.
Top Historical Fiction of June – Shop the list here
The Great Mann by Kyra Davis Lurie
From the publisher: In this poignant retelling of The Great Gatsby, set amongst L.A.’s Black elite, a young veteran finds his way post-war, pulled into a new world of tantalizing possibilities—and explosive tensions.
Top Fantasy of June – Shop the list here
A Magic Deep and Drowning by Hester Fox
From the publisher: Set in the waning days of the Dutch Golden Age, this enchanting, lush reimagining of The Little Mermaid is perfect for fans of Jesse Burton’s The Miniaturist and Leigh Bardugo’s The Familiar.
Top Mystery/Thrillers of June – Shop the list here
Top Romance of June – Shop the list here
Top Sci-Fi of June – Shop the list here
Top Self-Published of June – Shop the list here
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About the author: Before joining Overdrive, Alicia worked in public libraries for over 15 years, doing reference, teen programming, collection maintenance, and outreach. She reads a wide variety of genres, but she especially enjoys contemporary fiction, thrillers, and graphics novels. In her spare time, she sings in a local choir and likes walking trails.
