Best New Books of 2026

Engrossing, dystopian and dire, acclaimed author Laila Lalami's latest is a story about authoritarianism, survival and the fight for privacy in a surveillance state. This one is great for fans of The Memory Police and I Who Have Never...

Across a bridge in a quiet neighborhood in Tokyo, a seasonal cherry blossom sits on the river. Nearby is the Marble Cafe, where a woman writes in a notebook and a young waiter prepares her favorite hot drink. Both wonder about each other and about the...

She’s a major league baseball team owner. He’s a beloved coach. With no time for love, it’s all business and no pleasure for Reese — until her heart asks for something more. As the first female team owner in Major League...

Imagine coming home from a run and being replaced. This is what happens to Eden ... or does it? The author of Rock Paper Scissors returns with another crafty domestic thriller.The New York Times bestselling Queen of Twists is back...

In this twisty thriller from New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover, a frustrated author looks for her muse in a remote hideaway, but what she finds defies all expectations…and reality.   Her words used to set the page on...

A chilling presence appears in the night carrying a deadly secret. Known for suspenseful storytelling that keeps readers guessing, Freida McFadden does it again with this eerie wilderness thriller. "A dark and stormy night. An isolated cabin in...

Acclaimed author R.F. Kuang journeys into the depths of the underworld in her latest fantasy swirling with dark academia vibes in this gripping tour de force. This is perfect for fans of Olivie Blake and Leigh Bardugo...

Daring and dark, Hungerstone is a decadent retelling of a centuries-old classic. Centered on a woman's unraveling at the hands of a ravenous houseguest, this one is not for the faint of heart.A Rolling Stone 10 Most Anticipated Books of the Year...

"We need books like this one." --Steven Pinker.At last, stupidity explained! And by some of the world's smartest people, among them Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Alison Gopnik, Howard Gardner, Antonio Damasio, Aaron James, and Ryan Holiday.And so I...

Hope, friendship, and a stinging betrayal. The author of Breasts and Eggs delivers a sharp drama about desperation, tension and survival.From Mieko Kawakami, award-winning author of Breasts and Eggs, comes a bold novel of sacrifice and the...

Two competing meteorologists are forced to find common ground in this opposites attract, When Harry Met Sally inspired romance, from New York Times bestselling author B.K. Borison.Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart have had their fair...

The master of psychological thrillers returns with a piercing story of a woman with nothing left to lose. After her formerly perfect life begins to spiral beyond control, advice columnist Debbie takes matters into her own hands. Secrets, lies and...

Patti Smith offers another glimpse into her miraculous world by heading all the way back to the beginning. The writer reflects on her early years of art, exploration and creativity that helped her become the literary icon she is today. NEW YORK...

This is a layered mystery that bridges the timelines of two youths grappling with identity and belonging. One youth’s disappearance echoes through the struggles of another in a world that’s not quite ready to understand.NATIONAL BESTSELLER |...

A New York Times bestseller!From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies Lynn Painter comes a heartfelt and banter-filled rom-com about childhood sweethearts whose icy reunion in their...

Love and war, births and deaths, coming together and falling apart — this intimate portrait of small-town, midcentury America is a must-read. The writing is both straightforward and poetic, and the story is compelling, cathartic and expertly...

Charlie Mackesy first stole our hearts with The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse — we were so smitten we honored it as our 2019 Book of the Year. Now he’s gifted the world a new story starring the beloved quartet, a...

A stunning story about the power of language and lineage, The Names follows the life and legacy of a mother and son through alternating timelines.READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY.“Dazzling…The Names is...

In a fairytale that’ll leave you in a trance, Rachel Gillig (One Dark Window) weaves together romance, magic and folklore into one dazzling story. This is perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Ava Reid.From NYT bestselling author Rachel...

The rich detail and exquisite draftsmanship of Jim Kay’s pictures have made the illustrated versions of the Harry Potter novels as essential as the original editions. For the fourth installment of J.K. Rowling’s fantasy masterwork Kay has...