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The hosts discuss new book releases for summer 2026 and share their favorite books from the 21st century.

Summer is summering and we're tackling all the new books coming out in July, August, and September of 2026. Get your TBRs in sweaty order. Our List of Snake Draft Picks on Bookshop.org (this isn't just to get your money. It's so you're not spoiled in the show notes) Erin's Common Ground Pilgrimage trip for Hamnet happening in June 2027 is now open for registrations . 21 Favorite Books of the 21st Century from All Three of Us ( 2000-2024 ) The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley The Passage by Justin Cronin Can a Tesla see ghosts? Crown Me Dead by Liv Zander Zero to the Bone by Christian Wiman The Kennedys & the Windsors by Caroline Halleman Our Patreon: Shelf Respect Our Instagram: @readwithshelfrespect readwithshelfrespect.com

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