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2026 New Book Releases You Need to Read!
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items Looking for the most anticipated 2026 book releases? Here is your go-to guide for the new books everyone will be talking about in 2026. From literary fiction and thrillers to romance and buzzy contemporary reads, these are the must-read book releases...
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April-May-June
July-August-September
January-February-March
Early 2026 book releases to kick off the year, including buzzy debuts and highly anticipated new novels from bestselling authors.
A highly anticipated new release from Ashley Elston, perfect for readers who love sharp storytelling and emotionally layered novels.
Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston
A twisty psychological thriller that’s ideal for fans of short chapters and nonstop tension. If you love bingeable reads that spiral quickly, this one deserves a spot on your early 2026 TBR.
Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden
A character-driven mystery that blends emotional storytelling with quiet suspense. Perfect if you like thrillers that focus just as much on relationships as they do on secrets.
The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave
“As the war against magic rages on, a young sculptress is tasked with a dangerous mission in this slow-burning historical romance.”
Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez
A transportive, imaginative story perfect for readers who love magical realism and whimsical worldbuilding. This is the kind of book that feels like an escape, making it a standout early-year release.
The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto Yambao
A sharp, contemporary novel that explores complicated relationships and long-buried tension. Ideal for readers who love emotionally layered stories centered on family dynamics.
Family Drama by Rebecca Fallon
A chilling psychological thriller that plays with perspective and trust. Best for readers who enjoy slow-building suspense that keeps you questioning what’s really happening.
It's Not Her by Mary Kubica
A heartfelt romance focused on growth, timing, and second chances. This is a cozy yet emotional read that’s perfect if you love character-driven love stories.
And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison
A darkly humorous, high-concept read that blends dating chaos with sharp wit. Great for readers looking for something fun, bold, and a little unexpected.
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson
A historical novel that blends mystery, intrigue, and richly researched detail. Ideal for readers who love immersive settings and strong, intelligent heroines.
The Astral Library by Kate Quinn
A cozy fantasy with charm, heart, and just enough magic to feel comforting. Perfect for readers who enjoy whimsical stories and gentle escapism.
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett
A compelling speculative read that explores identity and power through a unique premise. Best for readers who enjoy thought-provoking stories with a darker edge.
Queen of Faces by Petra Lord
“You fell in love with the caring software engineer in Just for Summer, you couldn’t get enough of the gorgeous veterinarian in Say You’ll Remember Me, and the hot carpenter in Part of Your World was impossible to forget… now Abby Jimenez does it aga...
The Night We Met By Abby Jimenez
“The author of The Hunting Wives takes readers back to Texas for a sharp thriller set in the 1980s, where the little houses are full of big secrets — and the women who will do anything to keep them quiet.”
All the Little Houses by Mary Cobb
“If you had one chance to rewind the clock, would you do it? For the Nowak family this miraculous ability is both a blessing and a curse. Returning to her hometown, Lauren confronts her memories — especially the love she lost a long time ago.”
Once and Again by Rebecca Serle
April-May-June
Spring 2026 book releases featuring fresh new reads perfect for lighter reading seasons and early summer momentum.
“On an escape room-themed reality show, a real murder takes center stage as a group of teenage contestants fights for survival while piecing together a puzzling mystery.”
The Escape Game by Marissa Meyer
“Facing a career crisis, a young man moves to the Italian countryside to assist an eclectic elderly woman named Coco, who is living out her final years in a crumbling villa.”
Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer
“Natalie seemingly has it all, the perfect husband, kids and a thriving social media empire — but things are about to change. When she suddenly finds herself in an alternate universe from another century, a darkly hilarious story unfolds.”
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
“Kylie Lee Baker, author of Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng blends Japanese mythology with modern horror in this haunting tale of two lives from two time periods.”
Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker
“Her wedding might be off, but the honeymoon is just beginning. Frankie sets off to paradise with her complicated best friend George, but when their bond begins to shift, friendship may no longer suffice.”
Our Perfect Storm by Carly Fortune
“The Four Winds meets Hang the Moon in this deeply engaging story of community and survival set in 1933 Mississippi. This conversation-starting second novel from the bestselling author of The Help was fifteen years in the making — and worth the wait....
The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
“Maggie O’Farrell delivers a sweeping journey through history and memory, loss and survival in a haunting story that captures post-famine Ireland through the eyes of one family.”
Land by Maggie O'Farrell
“From Marcus Kliewer, a new “titan of the macabre and unsettling” (Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author), comes a supernatural horror about a young woman who accepts a caretaking job from Craigslist, only to discover the position has c...
The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer
“Return to a world of powerful monsters and cunning hunters in the highly anticipated follow-up to Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry.”
Rites of the Starling by Deveny Perry
“Step back into Sarah A. Parker’s lavish world of intrigue, magic and dragons, where a new danger is brewing. Join Raeve and Kaan in this spellbinding follow-up to When the Moon Hatched.”
The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A Parker
July-August-September
Mid-year 2026 book releases, including summer reads, conversation starters, and books readers will be buzzing about.
“After reading The Knight and the Moth, there’s no turning back. Enter the secrets of the kingdom in the next chapter of Rachel Gillig’s haunting romantasy. Visions, prophecies, slow-burn love — and peril at every turn. Faith and fate collide as Sybi...
The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig