A complete list of all the books I read in January 2026, organized by genre including romance, fantasy, thrillers, and nonfiction.
This is a full reading wrap-up (not a “best of” list), tracking everything I finished this month.
Sections
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Contemporary & Non-Fiction Reads
Romance Reads
Fantasy & Sci-Fi Reads
Thriller Reads
Contemporary & Non-Fiction Reads
Thought-provoking, emotional, and deeply human stories.
My favorite book I read this month. Feels like home, like reading your grandmother's quiet letters.
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
I loved the David Bowie influence woven throughout this story.
Chasing Stardust: A Novel by Erica Lucke Dean
This was a hard but important read. Raw, heartbreaking, and honest.
Nobody's Girl: Memoir of Surviving Abuse
Romance Reads
From a hallmark town to a dark dungeon where youre tied up begging for more... unless that's too much. Here were my romance reads.
I thought this would be darker, but it is a more Hallmark romance. I enjoy the firefighter MMC. Has spice.
Honor (Sky Ridge Hotshots #3) by Danielle Baker
I love Collie's free spirit and the fact it takes place in the mountains.
Collie: Runaway Groom, Strangers to Lovers
This one is probably my favorite so far. Has a lot of drama, a lot of spice, and a lot of trigger warnings.
The Sacrifice: A Dark Revenge Romance
Very sweet story about an aspiring author and a cowboy.
The Story We Wrote (Faircloud) by M. Hartley
Fantasy & Sci-Fi Reads
Immersive worlds, high stakes, and imaginative storytelling. A girl can dream.
In anticipation for the movie coming out in March, a recommended Sci-Fi book. The audiobook is amazing.
Project Hail Mary: A Novel
Peter Pan retelling with magic, drama, and spice. Peter Pan might not be the guy you remember.
Carrion: A Fairy Tale Reimagining
Thriller Reads
Twists, tension, and page-turning suspense.
Mixed feelings for this book. I was confused a lot, but also intrigued. If you want a cult book, this is for you.
Bunny: A Novel
Very confusing in the beginning, but just keep reading. It's a thriller that gets the job done, and unpredictable.
