My early list of 2026 books I cannot wait to get my hands on — romantic tension, twisty suspense, immersive worlds, and emotional fiction that hits right in the heart. Perfect for readers looking for fresh releases to add to their TBR before the new ...
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Romance
Fantasy
Thrillers
General Fiction
Romance
Fresh love, second-chances, and swoony storylines coming in 2026 — perfect if you’re ready to fall for characters all over again.
this one comes out right at the beginning of the year!
The Odds of You: A Novel|Paperback
I love Abby Jimenez and I need this to redeem the first book in this series
The Night We Met (Deluxe Edition)|Hardcover
I cannot wait for this new series!
Fever Dream: A Novel|Paperback
Cara Bastone is one of my favorite authors, and I eat her books up every time!
No Matter What: A Novel|Paperback
its our summer queen and ITS SIGNED??
Our Perfect Storm (Signed Book)|Signed Book
I have to continue this series! I loved First Time Caller!
And Now, Back to You|Paperback
drop everything and go read Give Me Butterflies, then preorder this!!
No Place Like You: A Novel|Paperback
An undercover reality show and romance? You're kidding me!
Most Eligible: A Novel|Paperback
I always love a good baseball romance in the spring!
Catch Her If You Can: A Novel (B&N Exclusive Edition)|BN Exclusive
I'm so excited to see Lizzy Dent do an F1 romance!
Drive Me Crazy|Paperback
This books sounds and looks absolutely amaing!
Unbound: A Novel|Paperback
I loved Wedding Dashers, so this is a must read for me!
Sunk in Love|Paperback
Everything about this has me so excited! We love plus size and multicultural rep!!
The Re-Do List|Paperback
I love Falon Ballard's writing and I'm always a sucker for a dancer romance!
Toe to Toe|Paperback
Not only is this cover gorgeous but the premise is incredible!
The Bridge Back to You|Paperback
Paige Toon is the queen of sad but beautiful summer romances!
Don't Fall in Love With Me|Paperback
This seems like such a beautiful and heartwrenching love story!
Belgrave Road
This loves absolutely beautiful and Im so excited for it!!
One & Only by Maurene Goo
Fantasy
New worlds, magic, and adventure on the horizon — for readers who want to escape reality and get lost in imaginative worlds.
I LOVE Isabel Ibanez and I know she will kill this!!
Graceless Heart|Hardcover
We must get the new Rachel Gillig book!!
The Knave and the Moon (B&N Exclusive Edition)|BN Exclusive
I loved the first book the Bell Witch and am really excited for this one!!
The Witch and the Wolf (Savannah Red 2)
Thrillers
Twists, suspense, and edge-of-your-seat tension — dark plots and gripping mysteries to keep you turning pages late at night.
I absolutely Love Alice Feeney and could not be more excited for this!
My Husband's Wife: A Novel|Hardcover
Everything out this excites me so much! We need more Ashley Elston!
Anatomy of an Alibi: A Novel by Ashley Elston, Paperback
General Fiction
Everyday stories with soul: realistic, emotional, or character-driven reads that capture life, relationships, heartbreaks, and hope.
I'm super interested to see Sally Hepworth tackle contemporary fiction!
