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My Best Books of 2026
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Lori Bauswell
This list is a work in progress…save it and check back often. I read across genres and I will have something for everyone.
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Best of Horror
 
Best of Fantasy
 
Best of Historical Fic
 
Romance 💝

Best of Horror

 
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Debut author that set the scene for what I believe will be a solid fantasy seriese. This books was a phenomenal start for a debut author.
Annaïa Rowan
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Best of Fantasy

 
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Favorite Fantasy of ALL-TIME
The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1) by Scott Lynch
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Best of Historical Fic

 
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These books are for everyone…this series will make you feel all the things. What you can expect…strong FMC, brilliant cast of characters, mystery, a bit ghostly magic, friendship, agency, challenging norms….to name a few. You will laugh you will cry.
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol 1-8 by Beth Brower
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Romance 💝

 
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I adore this series and book two is perfection…grumpy/sunshine…my fave!
And Now, Back to You (Heartstrings, #2) by B.K. Borison
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