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July is coming in hot, and we aren't just talking about the weather. From a return to the Inheritance Games universe and a brand-new Legally Blonde prequel to the final chapter of Heartstopper—on both the page and the screen—this month's lineup is absolutely stacked. We suggest you clear your schedule starting, like, now.
Big Same
Together with Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group
In Big Same, we pick a popular title and recommend a new book, movie, or show that matches its energy.
Hitting the Shelves
The Best New YA Books Coming in July 2026
The Sale
Together with ThriftBooks
Breaking news: Your summer reading era just got way more affordable. The ThriftBooks Kids' Book Fair is back, and it's absolutely loaded with YA favorites, classics, and hidden gems you'll finish in one pool day. Click below to get all the deets, then prepare for the ultimate reading marathon.
New, Noteworthy, & Next Up
WATCH THIS
What: Elle
Why: Because you've seen Elle Woods conquer Harvard in Legally Blonde—now watch her conquer high school.
When: Out now!
Where: Prime Video
READ THIS
What: The Gilded Blade by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Why: Because we’re finally getting the answers to the biggest mysteries in the Inheritance Games universe.
When: 7/14
Where: Wherever you buy books
LISTEN TO THIS
What: Zero to Well-Read, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky”
Why: Because every YA fan should know why this book became—and continues to be—a rite of passage for so many teens.
When: Out now
Where: Wherever you listen to podcasts
Hitting the Screens
The Best YA Premieres Coming in July 2026
Talk of the Timeline
🎸 Watch the teaser trailer for Camp Rock 3…
👽 …then watch the teaser trailer for Not Alone, the new animated film starring Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez!
📚 The members of BTS are sharing their lyrics and favorite recipes in an upcoming book series.
Read It, Stream It
What: Heartstopper Forever
Why: Heartstopper fans, prepare to feast. The final book, Heartstopper Volume 6, arrives July 7, and just 10 days later, the movie adaptation—Heartstopper Forever—premieres on Netflix, giving us two chances to celebrate (and cry over) Nick and Charlie.
Where: Netflix
Internet Finds
