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Best Reads of 2026.....so far
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items Looking for a new book? Wondering if the one you're considering is worth it? I've read 64 books in 2026 and these are the ones I recommend to everyone!
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Thrillers to blow your mind
Historical Fiction- Learning while I love reading!
Multi generational stories to touch your heart
Fiction- Lived up to the Hype
Thrillers to blow your mind
These books will keep you on the edge of your seat…… or awake at night b/c you can't put the book down
Like Freida McFAdden- then you want to read this book. The ending will make your jaw drop- you won't see it coming!!
Drowning in Paper Flowers
Don't read alone at night. Creepy. Tapping into every parent's nightmare. Twisted. Worth the read
It's Not Her: Twisty Thriller & Lake Crime
Light, easy mystery. Audio on this one was great!
Liar Liar (Eva Rae Thomas FBI Mystery)
Ashley Elstrom does it again! The ending is a bit anticlimatic but the journey to get there- you won't put the book down.
Anatomy of an Alibi: A Novel
Sequel done well! This story picks up where The Last TIme I Saw Him left off and fleshes out the whole backstory while layering the mystery with some surprises and heartstrings pulled along the way
The First Time I Saw Him (Reese Witherspoon Pick)
Talk about family drama and secrets! This book has it in spades. But it will keep you intrigued until you find out what really happened that night so many years ago that splintered a family and propelled them into the spotlight!
The Ghostwriter (Deluxe Edition): A Novel
Historical Fiction- Learning while I love reading!
Books going back in time. Learning about the past while reading in the present
Ozzy and Harriet meets The Nelsons. Historical Fiction about post WW2 culture set in the TV world. The author covers a lot of territory in the book but it's an enlightening read that explores the social mores of that time and shows how far women have come since then!
Meet the Newmans: A Novel
Historical Fiction but really good. Mystery, Love Stories, Intrigue, Set against WW2. You'll tear up, cheer. And learn a little about jewel thieves along the way.
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau: A Novel
Multi generational stories to touch your heart
Books with older women as the FMC- who win the hearts of those younger than them
Mad Mabel- her story is going to break your heart but you won't mind. Fell in love with her and the minor mystery around her life. True story of how we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover……perfectly poignant book
Mad Mabel: A Novel
Wanna laugh? Fall in love with the characters? READ. THIS. BOOK. Not what I thought it was going to be. It ended yp being better! Heartwarming story of seeing people for who they are and pushing against culture and stereotypes
Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block
Joy has always played by the rules! What would happen if she just didn't? Sweet story about a woman in her twilight years who decides to no longer just exist, but live.
Good Joy, Bad Joy: A Novel
Fiction- Lived up to the Hype
General Fiction, Romance- highly anticipated and lived up to the expectation!
Lived up to the Hype! Has Daisy Jones vibes but totally stand on it's own. With the most down to earth sweet ending!
The Future Saints: A Novel
My FAVE book of 2026. Do NOT sleep on this book. You will regret not reading it. It's that good. Better than her debut! Leo and Alice find their world burning down around them when their house is destroyed in a fire. IF you buy one book in 2026, here it is!
The Burning Side: A Novel
Brilliant book and play on words. Follows a hot shot author and a book critic on their journey to finding themselves. At once brutal and compelling!
Bad Words: A Novel
The Storms……..are Stormy. Reunited for their dad's funeral, long held secrets will be revealed and they'll figure out what they will and won't do for love or money!
These Summer Storms: A Novel
Semi autobiographical. A sweet love story spanning decades
Heart the Lover
What if you could know who you were going to fall in love with? Would you want to know? Would you want to tempt fate? A delightful book about whether you search for love or if it just finds you.
One & Only: A Read with Jenna Pick