July Picks for Secondary Education

By Tina Parmar | June 16 2026 | Secondary Education

Discover our July picks for Secondary Education, featuring an array of high-interest titles that are sure to captivate middle and high school students. From gripping thrillers to daring contemporary narratives, this curated section is an essential addition to any school or classroom library.

See the full list here!

Also, please do not miss our new title collections! They are a great source to find new material for your classes.

Authors

Matt Haig

Natasha Preston

Themes

Horror

Romance

Rootbound: A Tangled Novel
Rootbound: A Tangled Novel
Margaret Owen
9781368101042
Revisit Rapunzel and Eugene from Disney's Tangled as they race to protect a neighboring kingdom in this thrilling fantasy adventure penned by the New York Times bestselling author of Little Thieves.
$18.99 US
Jul 28, 2026
FOC Jun 29, 2026
Catalog May 2026
Hardcover
320 Pages
Random House/Disney
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House
How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House
Jenny L. Howe
9780593809129
In this spooky, small-town Summerween romance, an amateur ghost hunter and a supernatural skeptic team up for a haunted home renovation project. But is their relationship the real fixer upper?
$12.99 US
Jul 21, 2026
Paperback
384 Pages
Delacorte Romance
World
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Algospeak
Algospeak
Adam Aleksic
9798217006861
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways. “Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a sparkling voice, Algospeak is a gift to any word nerd. Deftly covering everything from emoji etymologies and trendbait to Taylor Swift fanilects . . . Adam Aleksic is the wise, yet accessible internet linguistics oracle we need.”—Amanda Montell, author of The Age of Magical Overthinking and Cultish
$19.00 US
Jul 14, 2026
Paperback
256 Pages
Vintage
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Ruinous Ends
Ruinous Ends
I. V. Marie
9798217233274
The future of Blackwood Academy—and the entire afterlife—is at stake in the must-read sequel to the viral dark fantasy sensation, Immortal Consequences.
$13.50 US
Jul 14, 2026
Paperback
480 Pages
Delacorte Press
US, Canada, Open Mkt
Export Edition
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To Drown a Witch
To Drown a Witch
Lindsey Olsson
9798217240425
A criminal and a royal guard are drawn into the hunt for a dangerous witch—and an unexpected romance—in this YA enemies-to-lovers romantasy, perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter.
$13.50 US
Jul 14, 2026
Paperback
352 Pages
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
US, Canada, Open Mkt
Export Edition
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Country People
Country People
Daniel Mason
9798217199037

Miles Krzelewski hopes a year in rural Vermont will be his chance to finally get his life on track—but instead he finds himself swept into a world of eccentric locals, enchanted forests, and a mystery that may be more than mere legend. As his wife thrives in a prestigious academic post, Miles trades his unfinished PhD for a series of unexpected adventures that blur the line between folklore and reality. Warm, witty, and richly imaginative, Country People is a joyful novel about marriage, parenthood, belief, and the stories that connect us. From Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason, it’s a life-affirming celebration of wonder, community, and second chances.

$20.00 US
Jul 07, 2026
Paperback
320 Pages
Random House
US, Canada, Open Mkt
Export Edition
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The Yomigaeri Tunnel
The Yomigaeri Tunnel
Kelly Murashige
9781641298391
This speculative coming-of-age YA novel follows a teenager as she undertakes a magical journey to bring her deceased childhood friend back to life.A poignant quest for hope with original, fantastical twists, perfect for fans of Dustin Thao and Ann Liang.
$11.99 US
Jul 07, 2026
Paperback
272 Pages
Soho Teen
World
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Metamorphosis: A Grove Hollow Novel
Metamorphosis: A Grove Hollow Novel
Shelby Nicole
9798217234875
Stranger Things meets Twilight in this haunting gothic romance! A teen girl is swept into an opulent world of love, lies, and ghosts after she moves in with the wealthy, mysterious family she never knew she had. Book One in the Grove Hollow series, this is an 80s dark academia-tinged tale full of fated love, a cursed amulet, and twisted family secrets.
$20.99 US
Jul 07, 2026
Hardcover
432 Pages
Delacorte Press
World
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