Books Received in June 2026

As always, my thanks to the publishers who allow me to read advance copies of their works.

Twig's Traveling Tomes by Gryffin Murphy - I saw this book mentioned on bluesky and checked it out on Netgalley. I'm part way through and enjoying it a lot. It's primary setting is a bookstore that can be magically transported to various storefronts, which is such a great idea. Out September 8.

 

A plot is brewing between the adventure and romance aisles.

When visiting Twig’s Traveling Tomes, customers will get the exact book they need, even if it isn’t the one they want. As for the proprietor and renowned Book Witch, Louella Twig lives her life sequestered with her stories, just as she likes it.

When devilishly handsome rogue Everett Sharp stumbles in looking to remove some handcuffs—closely followed by Louella’s former tutor, whose prized grimoire has been stolen—her literary sanctuary is fully upended. Only Louella’s magic can locate the grimoire, and teaming up with Everett is her best chance at retrieving it . . . but how can she trust that the man behind the wolfish grin isn’t interested in stealing the book for himself?

With a host of friends old and new, Louella sets off on an adventure she never thought she’d take—and starts to realize that, just like her books, what matters most has always been what’s under the surface.