There’s 25% off preorders in Waterstones until the end of day. But regardless these are some 2026 books I am keeping an eye on! (Note: Affiliate links throughout 🔗 )
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Jan - Mar
Apr - Jun
Jan - Mar
Adored her first book, can’t wait to see her turn to fiction!
Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy | Waterstones
I knew nothing about this until scrolling through the website but you had me at literary horror. Themes of motherhood, loneliness and bodily autonomy? YesZ
Our Monstrous Bodies by Emma Cleary | Waterstones
New Talia Hibbert! An all time fave romance author.
Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert | Waterstones
Seeing a lot of love on Bookstagram for Ela Lee! I have Jaded still to read but this is exciting for 2026.
MINBAK by Ela Lee | Waterstones
Simone Soltani’s F1 romances are the only F1 romances for me.
Crash Into You by Simone Soltani | Waterstones
Immediately gripped at the idea of influencers influencing health? Fascinating and terrifying
Bad Influence by Deborah Cohen | Waterstones
Another 2025 favourite coming to paperback! The perfect literary horror.
Model Home by Rivers Solomon | Waterstones
Another novel from Jessica George! But one on friendship? I’m down!
Love By The Book by Jessica George | Waterstones
A collection of essays examining how the world interacts with the female body and how we can reclaim it.
Flesh by Charli Howard | Waterstones
I’ve read every Emily Austin, some I’ve loved more than others but I am always intrigued for more!
Is This a Cry for Help? by Emily Austin | Waterstones
Gender flip Gatsby retelling anyone?
Gatsby by Jane Crowther | Waterstones
I read Everest this year and am really interested to read more from Ashani. A mother daughter story always gets my attention idk what it is.
Suckerfish by Ashani Lewis | Waterstones
Lies, campus setting, literary fiction, sapphic undercurrent. Super intrigued by this one.
Blank Canvas by Grace Murray | Waterstones
One of the books I have read (thank you Scribner!) and really enjoyed. Dark, bitter and twisty as it was.
Just Watch Me by Lior Torenberg | Waterstones
If not for the cover alone but for the tale of folklore and family. Love Alice’s content, can’t wait to read her writing and anything from Dead Ink I trust!!
A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing – A. Yang
Apr - Jun
‘Gay,Sad,Dark’ ? So excited for this!
Fruit Fly by Josh Silver | Waterstones
A satire on Tradwives - in 2026? I’m all ears.
(Update read this one - incredibly well written and hard to put down. A little confusing at times but overall 3.25/5!)
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke | Waterstones
If you didn’t get round to the hardback might I suggest the paperback of this absolutely bonkers collection that I loved!
Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte | Waterstones
An insatiable hunger in more ways than one. This one sounds right up my alley.
Sour Fruit by Ahana Virdi | Waterstones
I had no idea this was coming? From the author of Rootless? I cannot wait for the devastation.
