Best New Books of 2026

An unheralded queer classic set in wartime London—“Han Suyin’s outstanding achievement . . . her finest novel.” (Alison Hennegan). As a college student in London during the bitterly cold winter of 1944, Red falls in love with her...

Natalie seemingly has it all, the perfect husband, kids and a thriving social media empire — but things are about to change. When she suddenly finds herself in an alternate universe from another century, a darkly hilarious story unfolds.A...

A Briar universe standalone romance featuring the next generation Off-Campus characters—where one unforgettable summer changes everything. After a brutal breakup, college junior Blake Logan escapes to her family's lake house in Tahoe, determined to...

Sometimes love sends you back to the drawing board.After a traumatic accident threatens the foundations of their happy marriage, a couple tries to rebuild and find their way back to each other—and themselves—in this tender, slow-burn romance...

Prepare to be swept away into the lush Gothic world of Ava Reid's first book in The House of Teeth Duology. Magic, love and revenge await — if you dare to enter.A decadently dark gothic fantasy for readers who love “haunting atmospheres,...

A double murder at a tranquil lake resort — now that’s a thrilling mystery. Suspenseful and twisty, everyone is a potential suspect here. If you love locked room mysteries with true crime vibes, then this one will grip you from the start...

The complex relationships between mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends in the American South are examined in this sharp and entertaining story from Tayari Jones.A magnificent new novel from the bestselling, award-winning author of An American...

Behind the glamour of Gilded Age New York, a marriage of convenience between an artisan and a ballerina masks their shared appetite for revenge in this darkly seductive gothic romance.   In early 1900s New York, former ballerina Petronille De...

The author of the smart and funny Dungeon Crawler Carl series returns with another epic adventure. Space settlers fight to survive when planetary warfare becomes a game in this inventive sci-fi read.A man must fight for his planet against impossible odds...

From the multi—million copy bestselling author comes a chilling tale about life flashing before your eyes—including terrifying scenes you don’t remember. When Damon survives a near—drowning, his life flashes before his eyes. Every...

“From the book’s chillingly creepy setting, which previously appeared in The Sun Down Motel (2020), to a nerve-jangling plot that effectively borrows from a mix of genres to the writing itself, which shimmers with a dazzlingly sharp...

A haunted manor, a family’s dark past, and one woman’s relentless quest for peace. Gothic romance and mystery collide in this spellbinding conclusion to the Lost Bride Trilogy. The #1 New York Times-bestselling author Nora Roberts...

Wed to one brother. In love with the other.   Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince collide in this Victorian-inspired romantasy; the sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Rose Bargain...

International bestselling author Jeff Kinney serves up heaps of laughs in Partypooper, the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesYou’re Invited—RSVP for Fun!Over the years, Greg Heffley has chronicled his mishaps and misadventures...

In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.This stunning special edition hardcover boasts a...

Fifty-two weeks. That's all the time Mona has left to learn about beauty before she loses her eyesight forever.Fifty-two works of art. Every Wednesday, Mona's grandfather picks her up after school and takes her to see a great work of art...

From the Academy Award–winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Greenlights comes an inspiring, faith-filled, and often hilarious collection of personal poetry and prayers about navigating the rodeo of life and...

A journey of the self through solitude. Quiet and contemplative, written with deceptively simple and straightforward prose, Stone Yard Devotional is a tender meditation on hope and humanity from an acclaimed author.Shortlisted for the 2024...

Mixing the personal angle of working at Facebook with the overarching stakes of what was happening behind the scenes, this is a sharp, scathing and surprisingly fun narrative that speaks to some of the most pressing issues at the heart of the world...

A slow-burn romance and dragons aplenty — start a brand-new series and get lost in this enchanting world of magic and political intrigue.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THIS NEW PAPERBACK EDITION FEATURES METALLIC AND EMBOSSED COVER...