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The best books out this month

Featuring new releases from Irvine Welsh, Lisa Jewell, Holly Jackson, Rebecca Yarros, David Gentleman, Kevin Rowland and more.

New books out in July 2025 by Lisa Jewell, Irvine Welsh and more

Whether you’re staying at home or getting away this summer, July brings with it plenty of new releases to fill your warm-weather reading list.

This month’s new fiction includes murder mysteries and epic romances, moving stories of mothers and daughters, and even the hotly anticipated follow-up to a 90s cult classic. And for those looking for their non-fiction fix, prepare to be inspired to tap into your creativity, learn about how language has developed thanks to the internet, and see significant chapters of history – from Queen Victoria’s personal life to the 2024 US presidential election – from a new perspective.

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The best fiction books out this month

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