Science fiction and fantasy fans can look forward to an extensive selection of new books this July. These books promise readers exciting new worlds, thought-provoking stories, and exhilarating experiences. The roundup for this month attempts to satisfy the tastes of all speculative fiction readers.

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Here are five standout books hitting shelves this month that will captivate both genre enthusiasts and newcomers.

All This & More by Peng Shepherd

Marsh, a cautious woman at 45, faces life in disarray - a stagnant career, a failed marriage, and a distant daughter. When selected for the show "All This and More," using quantum technology to rewrite the past, she sees a chance to rebuild her life. As she becomes a successful lawyer, rekindles old romance, and explores the world, doubts creep in about the program's true nature.

Peng Shepherd's novel, reminiscent of "The Midnight Library" and "Life After Life," explores Marsh's quest for fulfillment and the price of altering destiny.

The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman

"The Bright Sword" follows Collum, a talented young knight arriving at Camelot to join the Round Table, only to find King Arthur dead and his realm in disarray. The surviving knights are not legendary heroes but misfits like Sir Palomides and Sir Dagonet, accompanied by Nimue, Merlin's former apprentice turned adversary.

Together, they strive to rebuild Camelot amidst rising chaos - Arthur's death has unleashed Britain's divisions, with supernatural forces led by Morgan le Fay returning. Collum and his comrades must reclaim Excalibur, uncover Arthur's demise, and reconcile Britain's troubled past to restore their fractured land.

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The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton

Beth Pickering and Professor Devon Lockley, rival ornithologists in England, compete for a rare magical bird called the deathwhistler in this delightful historical-fantasy romantic comedy that will make you think of "Indiana Jones." Beth's attempt to capture the elusive bird is interrupted by Devon, whose charm and competence intrigue her despite their rivalry.

As they reluctantly team up for a competition to capture an endangered caladrius bird, sparks fly amidst the feathers, blurring the lines between competition and romance in the colorful world of ornithology.

A Rose by Any Other Name by Mary McMyne

In 1591 England, Rose Rushe, known only in whispers until now, revels in life's pleasures - mead, music, and astrology - despite her mother's warnings about reputation. Accused of witchcraft after her father's death, Rose and her friend Cecely seek refuge with alchemists in London. However, their sanctuary becomes a gilded cage, pushing them into the occult, where they thrive by casting spells and selling astrological guidance.

This underground venture introduces Rose to nobleman Henry and playwright Will Shakespeare, sparking a passionate but tumultuous affair amidst masques and feasts. In this world where the stars dictate destiny, Rose charts her own course - a journey of secrets, desires, and profound betrayals. 

These Deathless Shores by P. H. Low

In this unique retelling of the Peter Pan tale, Jordan and Baron, once lost boys in Peter's world, face adulthood scarred by their past despite being unrelated. Jordan, hiding her gender to fit in, now struggles with addiction to pixie Dust and fights in a rink to survive. Meanwhile, Baron, battling chronic anxiety and academic challenges, reluctantly joins Jordan's quest to return to Neverland after a disastrous turn of events.

This grimdark narrative humanizes Captain Hook, offering a fresh perspective on a beloved literary villain.

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