Merry Christmas Eve, friends—today’s Bookmas Day 24 is my little present to you: my January 2026 Book of the Month predictions. This is the kind of video where I get to be delightfully unhinged (in the coziest way) and speculate about what might show up in the next BoTM lineup, based on vibes, release timing, and the kinds of books that feel like they’re about to have a moment. If you love the pick-or-pass conversations, this is absolutely that energy. I walk through a stack of titles that feel BoTM-adjacent to me—thrillers and mysteries for the plot-goblins, some darker or more atmospheric picks for the “I want a mood” readers, and a few that sound like they could land as buzzy main picks or add-ons. The takeaway is simple: I’m building a short list of what I think BoTM could realistically choose, and what I personally would be most tempted to grab (or side-eye) if it shows up. Come hang out, tell me what you’re predicting, and let’s keep this a cozy, safe reader community where we can disagree on books without being weird about it.