Best New Books of 2026

An Instant USA Today Bestseller!“A lovely, affecting paean to the power of books and enduring love.”—PeopleA woman receives an unexpected gift from the man she loved and lost—a year of books, one for every...

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...

Prepare to discover an enchanted library filled with magic as Prince Sloth and Lore Brimstone are sent on a dangerous adventure in this standalone fantasy romance from Kerri Maniscalco. In this action-packed standalone fantasy romance from New...

"I couldn't breathe in The Wolf and the Crown of Blood fast enough... I never wanted to leave this world!" -Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author***A princess and a war-weary god met in the ashes of a broken city,...

In a world where the coveted Players are granted immortality and worshipped by others, one girl strikes a deal to save herself from succumbing to a curse in this dark fantasy."Spann’s debut novel is a dark and dizzying fantasy that will keep...

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...

A heart—stopping small town romance from New York Times bestselling author Catherine Cowles, the first in a brand—new series.   He spent a lifetime trying to escape his dark past…but to save her, he'll wade back into the...

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...

George Saunders returns with an imaginative new story about the pivotal moment between life and death. Jill “Doll” Blaine accompanies the dying as they transition to the afterlife—but her latest assignment forces her to reckon with the...

“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...

Has a book ever totally changed your life? A group of teens at a home for pregnant girls face adversity, shame and more until a book of witchcraft changes everything for them. Triumphant and terrifying, you won't put this one down...

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...

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...

Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction A riveting story of what it means to be human in a world changed by artificial intelligence, revealing the perils and inequities of our growing reliance on automated decision-making On the surface,...