This week on Novel Hour, we went full chaos—in the best way. In this replay from our YouTube live show, we’re talking:

👽 Our favorite alien romance reads (some weird, some adorable, all unhinged)

📚 10 must-read new releases for July 13–19, 2025

📺 What we’re watching: Animal Kingdom's finale, Real Housewives, and the Black Dagger Brotherhood TV adaptation

💍 Upcoming live show themes you don’t want to miss

Whether you're here for weird sci-fi love stories, summer thrillers, or hot takes on streaming shows, there's something for every mood reader in this episode.

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🕰️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to Novel Hour

00:54 – Victoria’s Alien Book Picks

08:14 – Francesca’s Alien Romance Recs

14:29 – What We’re Watching (TV + Movies)

27:57 – July 13–19 New Book Releases

41:55 – Upcoming Themes

44:39 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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