January is here, which means it’s time for my favorite kind of bookish chaos: Aardvark vs. Book of the Month picks… and me deciding, in real time, if I’m picking or passing. In this video I go through each January 2026 selection and talk about what’s actually pulling me in (vibes, genre, premise, and whether it feels like something I’ll realistically read soon) versus what’s an immediate “not for me.” I also shout out my January predictions video so you can see what I thought was coming—and whether either subscription surprised me. If you’re trying to choose between Aardvark and BoTM, this is basically a practical walkthrough of how I evaluate a month: what looks freshest, what feels too similar to things I’ve already read, and what I’m willing to take a chance on. I also list out every title I mention so you can easily build your own cart, compare the lineups side-by-side, and decide if you’re doing a pick month, an add-on month, or a full-on pass with zero guilt.