Fresh Pages for a Fresh Start: January 2025 Book Picks

Start the new year with a fresh stack of must-reads! In this episode, Joe is joined by Renee to share their most anticipated book releases for January 2025. From thrilling debuts to long-awaited sequels, they’ve got something for every reader to kick off the year right. Grab your TBR list and settle in for a cozy chat packed with exciting recommendations.

Ready to dive into 2025? Let’s turn the page together!

Titles mentioned in today’s episode:

Author Interview Books Releasing this Month: 

• Murder in the Dressing Room – Holly Stars (1/14)
• Let’s Call Her Barbie – Renée Rosen (1/21)

Renee’s Titles: 

• I’ll Come To You – Rebecca Kauffman
• She Doesn’t Have A Clue – Jenny Elder Moke
• Ace, Marvel, Spy – Jenni L. Walsh
• The Good Mother Myth – Nancy Reddy
• Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working – Dan Heath
• Beautiful Ugly – Alice Feeney
• The Favorites – Layne Fargo
• Let’s Call Her Barbie – Renée Rosen
• The Socialialites – Caroline Lamond
• Simply Jamie – Jamie Oliver

Joe’s Titles: 

• Witchcraft for Wayward Girls – Grady Hendrix
• Wake Up and Open Your Eyes – Clay McLeod Chapman
• Lies on the Serpent’s Tongue – Kate Pearsall
• Water Moon – Samantha Sotto Yambao
• Brewed with Love – Shelly Page
• The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King – Harry Trevaldwyn
• Shattering Dawn – Jayne Ann Krentz
• A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage – Asia Mackay
• The Harder I Fight the More I Love You – Neko chase
• The Last Room on the Left – Leah Konen

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