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Welcome to the Genre Nomads
We're a community of book lovers who believe the best stories can take you anywhere.
Each month we'll explore a new read across many different genres.
Find you're next favorite, join the conversation and read along with us wherever you are.
This Month With The Genre Nomads
The House on the Gerulean Sea
By: TJ Klune
Destination: Remote orphanage on a magical island
Genre: Cozy Fantasy
Overview:
Linus Baker is a by-the-book caseworker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youths, tasked with inspecting a mysterious orphanage where six extraordinary children live. What starts as a routine inspection turns into an unforgettable journey of love, acceptance, and self-discovery.
Coming up Next
Our 2026 Reading Calendar
July 2026
Four retirees in a quiet village meet weekly to solve cold cases, but their hobby becomes real when a murder happens in their community. Blending humor and mystery, they use their life experience to uncover secrets the police miss.
August 2026
A young journalist competes for the chance to write the biography of a reclusive heiress, uncovering a tangled history of family secrets, loss, and truth. As she works alongside a rival writer, their professional tension slowly turns into something deeper.
September 2026
When two teenage girls disappear in a small town, a devastating case unfolds that resurfaces years later, forcing a police officer to confront past mistakes and hidden truths. The story explores how secrets, guilt, and trauma ripple through a community over time.
October 2026
A young witch is forced into a dark magical academy where she becomes entangled in dangerous power struggles, a prophecy, and a forbidden attraction to the enigmatic headmaster. As secrets unravel, she must choose between revenge, survival, and desire.
November 2026
At a cozy Vermont inn during the holidays, a widowed owner and three friends on a book club retreat face personal struggles that intertwine over one transformative week. Through friendship and reflection, they begin to heal and start new chapters in their lives.
December 2026
After a disastrous Christmas, a woman finds herself reliving the same holiday week over and over, forcing her to confront her choices and feelings. With each reset, she gets closer to figuring out what will truly make her happy—and who she really loves.
Read Along Archives
Past Picks
Destination: Paris, France
Genre: Historical Fiction
Overview:
Set in World War II France, this story follows two sisters as they navigate love, loss, and resistance in the face of war. Richly emotional and immersive, it highlights the many forms of bravery while deeply connecting readers to the people and setting.
January 2026
Destination: Ancient Greece
Genre: Historical Fiction/ Mythology/ Romance
Overview:
This retelling of Achilles’ legend, that blends epic battles with an emotional romance set in ancient Greece. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and destiny, offering a beautifully written story that balances mythic adventure with heartfelt connection.
February 2026
Destination: Paris, France
Genre: Contemporary Romace
Overview:
The story follows Macy and Elliot, childhood friends turned first loves, whose reunion years later forces them to confront past choices and lost time. Told across two timelines, it’s a heartfelt exploration of love, memory, and second chances, capturing the bittersweet beauty of growing up and finding your way back to each other.
March 2026