July Bestsellers 2026 - What our Audience Loved Most

July is always filled with the best summer has to offer. The July 4th holiday really sets the tone with the perfect mix of casual celebration. We spent the month in the pool, soaking up the sun, and enjoying an intentionally not over-booked schedule with plenty of time for family, games, and memories made.

At the end of every month, I always love taking a look at what things were the most loved things we shared with you.

Here’s what our Tabletop Family friends loved most!

Murdoku

This logic puzzle book series has been in the top 5 most popular items list every single month since it became available! So many folks were worried that it was going to be dark and scary due to the “murder” title. When I showed that it was more similar to a cute Clue book it spiked in popularity again! It really is the book for everyone; tweens, teens and adults alike love it. I’m forcing myself to finish book two slowly (it’s currently on sale!) since I have to wait until October for book 3! (also currently on sale as of writing this!)

Super Slide Puzzle

This handheld slide puzzle challenge game with over 500 puzzles to solve has been wildly popular. It’s one of the electronic handheld games, we review them all in this guide. While it’s great for kids, multiple readers have wrote to me saying how much their elder family members (one in her 90’s!) love playing it to keep their minds sharp! (for more games great for elderly family members, check out this crowd sourced post.)

Mini Color Stack Challenge

Both the regular version and the mini version made it into the top 10 list this month! The mini color stack challenge in particular was a huge hit! I thought the design of this was so clever, you shake the pieces inside the container to randomize the puzzle, slide in the rods, open it up and start solving. It’s great if you’re tight on space or want something you can take with you for travel.

Cute Wide Leg Pants

These wide leg pants have been THE pants of the summer. They’re light and breezy so I never get hot in them and they have the CUTEST tulip hem. they have a slight ribbed texture that elevates them above sweatpants while still being just as comfy. If you’re looking for pants that carry a polished look without sacrificing comfort (or your budget) these are 100% worth it!

Tinted Lip Balm (Almost) Lipstick

My favorite beauty product – it went on sale this month and everyone grabbed a tube or two. As a girl who always thought lipstick wasn’t for her, this stuff showed me I was wrong. She never disappoints, looks good (and unique!) on everyone, and can truly be worn every day. Nude Honey and Black Honey are my ride or dies!

Hidden Picture Book for Adults

A reader asked me if there was any Highlights hidden picture books for adults like we had growing up and to everyone’s delight, there is! The perfect mix of adult coloring pages with nostalgia. Be warned, my teen promptly commandeered this the moment it arrived, so you’ll likely have to share!

A Carnivore Did It

We’ve been playing this game in stories during the week and it’s been a blast! If you haven’t played yet, be sure to check in on Instagram during the week to catch one! The game has been a huge hit with our instagram audience and comes with 2000 cases to solve!

Travel Sound Machine

This mini sound machine is small but mighty! It has multiple sounds to choose from and the sound is so clear! Lasts all night on a single charge and lets me keep my phone at night while the kids have a white noise to help them sleep while traveling.

Super Decoder

One of the most popular games from our travel games and activities post! This works like a handheld mastermind game. You can play solo against the game itself, or challenge a friend to crack a code you create. My 5 year old makes me codes to crack throughout the day and it’s the cutest. Perfect for travel and another great handheld electronic game!

Travel Games Organizer

It wasn’t just the travel games that were popular, but also the organizer caddy we found that works great for keeping everything accessible and organized. I keep this bag packed with activities we want to grab at a moments notice for long car rides so I’m always ready.

Affordable Seamless Bras

My favorite bra of all time is the Eby Relief bra — I own several but they can be a little expensive when not on sale. (My affiliate code is KELSEY15.) I’ve been on the hunt for a budget friendly alternative and I think I found one! I tried a few different styles from this brand and the Everyday T-shirt bralettes are fantastic! They’re a great option at an affordable price and were very popular this month.

Piles

Much like Murdoku, Piles seems to be vying for a permanent spot on each month’s list! This quick set collection game is based off the classic James Bond (we teach it here) but is even better — designed for up to 8 players to enjoy and with the most tricky laundry themed art that makes the game even more challenging. It’s the simple kind of fun family night is craving.

Automatic Card Shuffler

Having a shuffler nearby is one of my favorite tools to help make games accessible for all ages! We recently reviewed a whole line up of shufflers to help you find your best option and the top two have been steady favorites with our audience.