Welcome to the Summer 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!

Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing from June through mid-August.

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Highlights

Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this summer (lightning-round style).
Of Catherine’s six book picks, 3 are about sisters and most are from repeat authors.
Sarah’s choices feature 3 debut authors, 2 repeat authors, and 1 new author.
And, 5 of Sarah’s six books are European novels.
From literary picks to thrillers to romances, they’ve got a range of books for summer.
Sarah has already read two of her picks — and they’re on the 2025 Summer Reading Guide (be sure to check out the full list)
Plus, their #1 picks for summer.

Big Summer Releases

Summer 2025 Book Preview [4:07]

June

Sarah’s Pick

Catherine’s Picks

Other Books Mentioned

July

Sarah’s Picks

Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:36]
Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:44]
The Rabbit Club by Christopher J. Yates (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:48]
Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke (July 15*) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:38](Updated release date following the recording of this episode.)
August Lane by Regina Black (July 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:44]

Catherine’s Picks

Other Books Mentioned