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June 2026 On My Radar

Published on June 27, 2026June 26, 2026 by Celeste4 Comments

For the June 2026 On My Radar there were a couple of books for which I read multiple reviews. This doesn’t happen often, but I guess there were a few books that a good number of folks were interested in at the same time! Anyway, take a look at some of the posts I hopped over to this month. Maybe you’ll find something to add to your TBR!

Reviews

The Geomagician by Jennifer Mandula by Krysta at Pages Unbound
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans by Krysta at Pages Unbound
The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances by Glenn Dixon by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
Late Light by Michael Malay by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
Obstetrix by Naomi Kritzer by Leslie at Books Are the New Black
Obstetrix by Naomi Kritzer by Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies
The Knight Watch by Thomas D. Lee by Becky at Becky’s Book Blog
The Knight Watch by Thomas D Lee by Blue Book Balloon
The Winter Folk by Jen Julian by Jodie at Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston by Blue Book Balloon
Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict by Uncommonly Bound
Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree by Little Frog Scribbles
The Sun and The Starmaker by Rachel Griffin by Bree at Bibliophile Bree

Discussion

Book Reviews Vs. Book Reactions and Reviewers’ (Lack of?) Confidence by Briana at Pages Unbound
Is There a Magic Number of Books to Read Per Year That Makes You a “Reader?” by Briana at Pages Unbound

Bookish Miscellany

New Releases Book Tag by Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads

June 2026 Book Releases

Published on June 3, 2026June 8, 2026 by Celeste16 Comments

For my June 2026 book releases list I have 11 books to share. (If you missed my May 2026 book releases, you can scroll through those here.) Most of these upcoming releases are fantasy books, but there are a few literary fiction books sprinkled in there. I feel like I’m in a bit of a phase at the moment where I want something weird or less cliche, and I think some of these titles reflect that.

Out of all the June 2026 book releases, I’m most excited for Thomas D. Lee’s new Arthurian book. Technically, it only releases in the UK this month. But I hope the publisher shares a US publication date soon. Regardless, I plan on buying a copy from Blackwell’s because I love the cover art (shown below) and it will match my copy of Perilous Times by the same author. Ok, anyway, check out the list of June 2026 book releases I’m most interested in!

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June 2026 TBR

Published on June 2, 2026May 31, 2026 by Celeste14 Comments

After a slow start to my May 2026 TBR, I actually ended up okay. I didn’t read as many days last month, so that impacted some progress on my ARCs. But I read two of my priority reads and one of my hopeful reads and read 30% of my third priority read. For my June 2026 TBR I have a list of hopeful reads for Pride Month. This is a first for me.

I never read to a particular monthly theme. It makes me want to have a mental temper tantrum because I don’t like being held to a list. The only reason I started doing these monthly TBR posts is to keep ARCs in the forefront of my mind. In that regard, I think my TBR posts work. However, I have a massive backlog of physical books I want to get through, including LGBTQ+ books. So, I decided to use Pride Month as encouragement to tackle some backlist LGBTQ+ reads.

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May 2026 On My Radar

Published on May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 by Celeste3 Comments

Good morning everyone! I didn’t read as often or feel super motivated to do blog things, but my May 2026 On My Radar is slightly shorter than usual. I’m sure I missed some good posts, but I still read some good ones, too! Here’s a round up of some of the bookish posts I read on the blogosophere. Happy blog hopping!

Reviews

Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker by Krysta at Pages Unbound
Maiden by Georgia Leighton by Lizzie at Elementary My Dear
Salt Lakes by Caroline Tracey by Lizzie at Elementary My Dear
Blood Bound by Ellis Hunter by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee by Chris at Biblio Nerd Reflections
The Rainshadow Orphans by Naomi Ishiguro by Chris at Biblio Nerd Reflections
THE LAST CONTRACT OF ISAKO by Fonda Lee by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
THE FAKE DIVINATION OFFENSE by Sara Raasch by Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy
The Girl With a Thousand Faces by Sunyi Dean by Deb at Curly Geek
This Immortal Heart by Jennifer Saint by Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads

Discussions

When Disconnecting from Bookish Social Media Makes Reading More Fun by Krysta at Pages Unbound
The Best Writers of the Future May Be the People Who Never Go Online by Briana at Pages Unbound

Bookish Miscellany

June 2026 Book Releases by Biblio Nerd Reflections
Best of My Comic Relief: A Ten Year Blogging Anniversary Reflection by Michael at My Comic Relief

May 2026 Book Releases

Published on May 5, 2026May 3, 2026 by Celeste7 Comments

For my list of anticipated May 2026 book releases I have 10 books to share, just like my April 2026 book releases list. Once again, this list of May 2026 book releases focuses on speculative fiction. This shouldn’t come as a surprise since my long-time followers know I read mostly fantasy! But I threw in a nonfiction book in this month’s list for fun, one I wish I’d had a year ago before my trip to southwestern England. Anyway, enjoy this roundup!

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