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Top Books Releasing in 2026 & Beyond
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items Books to look forward to in 2026, including some highly anticipated sequels, debuts, new books from popular authors & more.
A new gothic fantasy from Ava Reid. The first print hardcover edition is stunning! Releases March 17, 2026.
Innamorata by Ava Reid
Shield of Sparrows was one of my favorite books in 2025! The sequel comes out April 7, 2026.
Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry (Shield of Sparrows, #2)
The 6th and final book in the Bridge Kingdom series. It is available early (now!) on Audible but is coming in paperback & ebook formats on April 14, 2026.
The Tempest Blade by Danielle L. Jensen
The highly anticipated sequel to romantasy book When the Moon Hatched releases April 28, 2026.
The Ballad of Falling Dragons (Multiple Editions) by Sarah A Parker (Moonfall, #2)
The follow-up to dystopian fantasy romance book Silver Elite releases May 12, 2026.
Broken Dove (Signed Book) by Dani Francis (Silver Elite, #2)
Target Exclusive Edition of Broken Dove featuring a black & white wolf pattern sprayed edge. Sequel to Silver Elite, releasing May 12, 2026. A matching edition of Silver Elite with a dove sprayed edge is planned as well.
Broken Dove (Target Exclusive Edition) by Dani Francis (Silver Elite, #2)
Sequel to Metal Slinger, releasing May 19, 2026. I haven’t read the first book yet but I know a lot of people like this one.
Light Wielder by Rachel Schneider (Fire & Metal 2)
Just unveiled today (Oct 30, 2025)! A signed exclusive edition is available at B&N. The Irresistible Urge was funny & I like it more in hindsight. Releases July 7, 2026.
The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley (Dearly Beloathed, #2)
CON #5 & The Bloodborn Duet #1: All books in this series are written in pairs & feature a different couple. Releases Aug 4, 2026.
The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent (Crowns of Nyaxia, #5)
A brand new thriller from the author of Final Girls and The House across the Lake. Releasing Aug. 4, 2026.
The Unknown by Riley Sager
I loved the extra thick paper on the B&N exclusive edition of The Knight and the Moth; I hope they do the same on the sequel! Releases Sep 1, 2026.
The Knave and the Moon (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Rachel Gillig (The Stonewater Kingdom, #2)
New novel from the author of Babel, Yellowface & Katabasis. Releasing Sep. 8, 2026. *Signed copies still available as of Aug. 27, 2026. Alternate cover available from Waterstones in the UK.
Taipei Story by R.F. Kuang
Releasing Sep. 15, 2026. Three rival mages race for power, vengeance, and the fate of Atherin in the epic second installment of the Silvercloak Saga.
Turncloak (The Silvercloak Saga, #2) by L.K. Steven
Thirteen stories starring your favorite characters and their dragons. Releases Sep. 29, 2026.
Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros (Wing and Claw Collection)
FINALLY! The first of 2 new ACOTAR books will be arriving Oct. 27, 2026. B&N Premium & Rewards Members Get a $10 Bonus Reward for Purchasing.
A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas (A Court of Thorns and Roses #6)
A new post-apocalyptic fantasy romance (the first in a duology) from the author of the Bridge Kingdom series & Saga of the Unfated. Releasing Nov. 3, 2026. *Signed copies still available as of Aug. 27, 2026.
Defy The Dusk
Sequel to Rose in Chains releasing Dec. 1, 2026. *Signed B&N exclusive editions still available as of Aug. 27, 2026.
Vine of Hearts (The Evermore Trilogy, #2) by Julie Soto
The highly anticipated next installment of the ACOTAR series releases Jan. 12, 2027. B&N Premium & Rewards Members Get a $10 Bonus Reward on their Purchase.
A Court of Forgotten Melody by Sarah J. Maas (A Court of Thorns and Roses #7)
The graphic novelization of everyone’s favorite Fourth Wing book is coming Apr. 6, 2027. *Deluxe Signed Edition sold out at several retailers as of Aug. 28, 2026.
Fourth Wing, The Graphic Novel: Volume One (Deluxe Signed Edition)
There are many different cover options for the upcoming Fourth Wing graphic novel releasing Apr. 6, 2027. B&N Premium & Rewards Members earn a $5 Bonus Reward with Preorder of this edition.
Fourth Wing, The Graphic Novel: Volume One (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Rebecca Yarros
There are many different cover options for the upcoming Fourth Wing graphic novel releasing Apr. 6, 2027. The Walmart edition includes an exclusive bookmark.
Fourth Wing: Graphic Novel: Vol 1 - Walmart Exclusive (Paperback) by Rebecca Yarros
There are many different cover options for the upcoming Fourth Wing graphic novel releasing Apr. 6, 2027. This exclusive cover is from Target.
Fourth Wing, The Graphic Novel: Volume One (Target Exclusive Edition) by Rebecca Yarros
There are many different cover options for the upcoming Fourth Wing graphic novel releasing Apr. 6, 2027. This exclusive cover is from BAM.
Fourth Wing, The Graphic Novel: Volume One (Books-A-Million Exclusive) by Rebecca Yarros
A demi-fey gets abducted and taken to a spy school where she's trained to fight an evil fey king. The 1st book in a trilogy. Releasing Sep. 15, 2026.
Avalon Tower (Fey Spy Academy Book #1) by C. N. Crawford & Alex Rivers