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Congratulations to our Book of the Month winners!
Here now are the nine winners of the July 2025 BREW Readers’ Choice Award – Book of the Month. Recognized for their originality, impact, and reader appeal, these titles reflect the diversity and excellence in contemporary storytelling across genres.
The BREW Readers’ Choice Award is a monthly distinction granted to books that gain the nod from both readers and reviewers alike. Through its inclusive and merit-based process, the award continues to uplift works that are both thought-provoking and resonant.
🏆 July 2025 BREW Readers’ Choice Award Winners:
The Ballad of Billy Lopez by Stewart McKay
Set against a gritty backdrop, this thought-provoking novel merges introspection and adventure, offering a narrative that is as raw as it is poetic.
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The Doctor’s Future by Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli
A visionary blend of memoir, medical ethics, and social commentary, this book delivers a hopeful, urgent message about the future of healthcare and humanity.
🔗 Full review
The Foundling: Heir to Ash and Blood by Donald Firesmith
This action-packed fantasy novella blends mystery, magic, and social critique, immersing readers in a dystopian world where caste and destiny collide.
🔗 Full review
Little Joe and the Big City by Mike Darcy
A delightful children’s book filled with humor and life lessons, Darcy’s tale about a brave pup navigating a bustling metropolis has warmed hearts of all ages.
🔗 Full review
Letters from Gilgil 2 by Peter Massam
A poignant continuation of a heartfelt series, this installment explores cross-cultural dynamics, nostalgia, and the strength of the human spirit.
🔗 Full review
Letters from Gilgil 1 by Peter Massam
The first book in the series introduces readers to the beautiful and complex world of Gilgil, told through reflective letters that evoke connection and compassion.
🔗 Full review
The Woman on the Ferry by Brenda K. Uekert, PhD
Uekert’s compelling memoir challenges conventional definitions of success and happiness, chronicling her transformative journey toward joy and authenticity.
🔗 Full review
Apprenticed to the Night by LindaAnn LoSchiavo
Darkly lyrical and hauntingly beautiful, this poetry collection dives into supernatural themes with depth, grace, and a chilling edge.
🔗 Full review
The Last Toll Collector by S.S. Turner
Witty, surreal, and deeply philosophical, Turner’s novel explores life’s absurdities and profundities with charm and originality.
🔗 Full review
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The BREW Readers’ Choice Award is a reader-driven literary prize presented monthly and annually. To qualify, books must have at least a 4.0 out of 5-star average review score. Readers then vote to select winners, with monthly winners advancing to the annual Readers’ Choice of the Year. Open to almost all genres, the award highlights books that resonate with readers, emphasizing popular appeal in addition to critical selection.
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