10 books to read in July: New releases from Colson Whitehead and more - Los Angeles TimesA curated list of 10 book recommendations for July, featuring new fiction releases including a novel about a Carnival cruise casualty, a jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era adventure, alongside nonfiction works exploring wild places, aging stereotypes, and language preservation. The roundup includes the highly anticipated conclusion to Colson Whitehead's Harlem Trilogy and a new memoir from the author of 'Silver Linings Playbook.'bsky·Jul 2, 2026
