July Monthly Book Club Picks (+ Our Current Favorite Book!)

July Monthly Book Club Recommendations

Looking for summer reading recommendations? These July book club selections might just help you discover your next favorite read! To see all of the past books we have recommended, head HERE.

⭐PPP Summer Team Favorite:
The Women by Kristin Hannah

=> View this historical fiction book on Amazon
📚Also, check out all of the books our team is reading!

July Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick:
A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie

=> View this historical and biographical fiction book on Amazon

July Read with Jenna Book Club Pick:
The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson

=> View this book perfect for poolside reading on Amazon

July GMA Book Club Pick:
Country People by Daniel Mason

=> View this literary fiction book on Amazon

July Oprah Book Club Pick:
Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller

=> View this literary fiction book on Amazon

NOTE: Before selecting your books, we recommend searching their titles on StoryGraph and/or Goodreads to make sure the themes and content of the books are both interesting and appropriate for you.

Bookish Gift Ideas

Read your e-books on a Kindle Reader and easily take your reader with you everywhere you go. Kindle Reader prices start at $109.99 (and can be even lower when they’re on sale)! A Kindle is designed specifically for reading — no apps, no videos, no games, and no distractions. *Tip – do you have an old Kindle that you no longer use? You may be able to trade it in and receive 20% off your new Kindle purchase. For more details, check out  Amazon’s Trade in Details.

If you are a night reader, this Neck Reading Light will give you the perfect amount of light for reading without having to turn on a bright lamp. This light has three color temperature settings to choose from.

This Stylish Arched Bookshelf from Walmart is priced under $210 and comes in eight color variations.

If you have a Kindle, hands free reading is possible with this Kindle Page Turner with Remote. We often find deals on this page turner that bring the price down to under $6.00!

Get cozy while reading with a lightweight throw blanket. We love this off white cozy throw blanket and often find deals to get it under $10.00!

Enjoy your books while sipping from this adorable bookish themed Books and Flowers coffee mug. Then set your coffee on this Vintage Library Due Date Card Coaster Set of four and reminisce about the good old days.

Monthly Book Subscriptions

Kindle Unlimited – Perfect for ebook readers – 30 Day Free Trial. After trial ends, $11.99/mth

Kindle Unlimited is a monthly subscription from Amazon that lets you borrow and read up to 20 eligible ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines at a time for one flat monthly fee. You can read your books on your e-reader, phone and computer.

Audible – perfect if you love audiobooks – 99 cents for First 3 Months. After trial ends, as low as $8.99/mth

Audible Premium Plus from Audible gives you one monthly credit to keep any audiobook permanently, plus access to thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, and originals you can stream anytime while subscribed.

Amazon Music Unlimited – perfect if you love music and audiobooks – 30 Day Free Trial. After trial ends, $12.99/mth

Amazon Music Unlimited from Amazon Music gives you ad-free access to millions of songs and podcasts, PLUS ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK title each month from Audible’s catalog that you can stream while subscribed.

Libby: Borrow FREE audio and E-Books using your library card

Borrow FREE audio and E-Books using your library card
Step 1) Make sure you have a library card. Most local libraries let you register online or in person.
Step 2) Download the free Libby App (available for iOS and Android)
Step 3) Find your library: Open the app and follow the welcome prompts. When asked if you have a library card, tap Yes. You can search for your library by name, city, or zip code, or let the app use your current location.
Step 4) Sign in: Select your specific library system from the results, tap Sign In With My Card, and enter your library card number and PIN *If you don’t know your pin, it is often the last 4 digits of your phone number.
**Once borrowed, you can stream the content or download it directly to your device for offline access. Titles are automatically returned at the end of your lending period (typically 7, 14, or 21 days). You can also return them early to free up space.

Hoopla: Borrow FREE Audio and E-Books using your library card

Borrow FREE Audio and E-Books using your library card
Step 1) Make sure you have a library card. Most local libraries let you register online or in person.
Step 2) Download the free Hoopla app (available for iOS and Android)
Step 3) Find your library: Select your library system. Log in using your active library card number and PIN. *If you don’t know your pin, it is often the last 4 digits of your phone number.
Step 4) Browse & Borrow: You can search the digital catalog for specific titles, authors, or genres.
**Once borrowed, you can stream the content or download it directly to your device for offline access. Titles are automatically returned at the end of your lending period (typically 21 days). You can also return them early to free up space.