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Notes from a midlife reader: The 5 books at the top of my June TBR

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Kimberly Morales
Jun 02, 2026
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June has arrived, bringing an influx of new books. Each Tuesday this month, shiny new books will make their way into readers’ hands. I’ve been telling all my friends that this is shaping up to be an epic month for publishing. There are so many wonderful titles coming our way, and if only time were endless, I would read them all.

Among these releases, my most anticipated book was Whistler by Ann Patchett. I was fortunate to receive an early copy, and it exceeded my expectations in every way. The novel was everything I hoped for—perfect and exactly the kind of storytelling I’ve come to expect from Patchett.

After carefully sorting through all the June releases, I’ve narrowed my choices to the five books that top my TBR list. It wasn’t easy to pick just five, but these are the books I’m most excited to dive into this month.

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