Welcome to the Fiction Books Collection July 13, where storytelling takes center stage. This curated selection for July 13, 2025 features captivating works of fiction that span multiple genres—from heartwarming dramas and historical tales to suspenseful journeys and thought-provoking narratives.
Whether you’re looking for a weekend escape, a new perspective, or characters that linger in your mind, this collection brings together richly written books that speak to the power of fiction. Each title has been chosen to spark emotion, reflection, or just pure enjoyment—perfect for every kind of reader.
Table of Contents
List of Assorted Fiction Books Collection July 13, 2025
Overruled by Lana Ferguson
Romance
Lana Ferguson is a sex-positive nerd whose works never shy from spice or sass. A faded Fabio book cover found its way into her hands at fifteen, and she’s never been the same since. When she isn’t writing, you can find her randomly singing show tunes, arguing over which Batman is superior, and subjecting her friends to the extended editions of The Lord of the Rings. Lana lives mostly in her own head but can sometimes be found chasing her corgi through the coppice of the great American outdoors.
The Spirit of Love by Lauren Kate
Romance
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate comes a magical time-slip love triangle about a man split into two—one version young and carefree, the other suave but jaded—and one woman’s quest to reunite his broken pieces. Two loves. One soul. One choice.
Love at First Sight by Laura Jane Williams
Romance
She’s found the one. He’s just not the one for her. Jessie doesn’t believe in love at first sight. Until one sunny Saturday in London, a fire alarm in Whole Foods throws her into a stranger’s arms. Cal is charming and funny: their chemistry is instant.
Reports of His Death Have Been by James Goodhand
Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror
Perfect for fans of The Dead Poets Society, It’s A Wonderful Life, and A Man Called Ove. A lifetime ago, Ray “Spike” Thorns was a well-regarded caretaker on a boarding school’s grounds. These days, he lives the life of a recluse in a house rammed with hoarded junk, alone and disconnected from family or anyone he might have at one time considered a friend.
A Magic Deep and Drowning by Hester Fox
Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror
Set in the waning days of the Dutch Golden Age, this enchanting, lush reimagining of The Little Mermaid is perfect for fans of Jesse Burton’s The Miniaturist and Leigh Bardugo’s The Familiar. The Dutch Republic, 1650. One fine spring day in Friesland, twenty-year-old Clara van Wieren is faced with an ill omen: a whale, beached and rotting in the noonday sun. But Clara doesn’t believe in magic and superstition, and this portent is quickly dismissed when a proposal from a wealthy merchant arrives, promising Clara the freedom she seeks from her mother’s overbearing rule.
My Ex the Antichrist by Craig DiLouie
Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror
From Bram-stoker award nominated author Craig DiLouie comes a horror novel with a twisted tale of love, heartbreak, and the apocalypse. We all have bad exes. Lily Lawlor’s just happens to be the antichrist. Sometimes, love can be hell…
A Sting in her Tale by Mark Ezra
Mystery/Thriller
When retired former spy Felicity Jardine’s mission to drown herself is interrupted by a baby drifting down river, her training kicks in at once. She manages to save the baby, and conceals them both from the shady-looking man who is searching for it.
Seesaw Monster by Kotaro Isaka
Mystery/Thriller
Some mother-in-laws are hard. This one might be murder. Miyako suspects her mother-in-law is a murderer. It’s not just a case of them rubbing each other up the wrong way – there is definitely something suspicious going on. But Miyako isn’t exactly what she seems either. Her husband has no idea about her past life as a secret agent. When she decides to use her professional skills to investigate her mother-in-law, the delicate equilibrium of their lives is thrown wildly out of balance.
Game, Set & Murder by Judy Murray
Mystery/Thriller
A delicious new murder mystery from household name Judy Murray, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Shirley Ballas and Reverend Richard Coles.
Fast Boys and Pretty Girls by Lo Patrick
General Fiction/Classics
They say you can never go home again. And sometimes, you shouldn’t. Following a semi-successful career as a teen model in New York City, Danielle Greer has moved back to the mountains of North Georgia and is living in her childhood home with her husband and four daughters. One stifling, lazy afternoon, the girls are exploring the ravine behind the house when they come across a body.
All That Remains by Virginie Grimaldi
General Fiction/Classics
Virginie Grimaldi was born in 1977 in Bordeaux where she still lives. Translated into more than twenty languages, her novels are carried by endearing characters and a poetic and sensitive pen. Her stories, funny and moving, echo everyone’s life. She is the most read French novelist in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Le Figaro littéraire/GFK awards) and winner of the Favorite Book of the French in 2022.
Such Good People by Amy Blumenfeld
General Fiction/Classics
Amy Blumenfeld grew up in Queens, New York. She is a graduate of Barnard College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism where she received the James A. Wechsler Award for national reporting. Her essays and articles have appeared on the cover of People, in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, O, The Oprah Magazine, as well in George where she worked as a staff editor and writer. Amy’s debut novel, The Cast, was selected as a New York Post Best Book of the Week and named Winner of the Independent Publisher Book Award in Popular Fiction.
Conclusion
That wraps up our Fiction Books Collection July 13—a diverse and engaging lineup of stories designed to ignite your imagination and enrich your reading list. Fiction continues to be a timeless way to explore the world, understand others, and lose yourself in unforgettable plots. Be sure to check back for future collections, and don’t forget to share your favorites with fellow readers. Until then, happy reading!
