A new year means new books to add to your TBR! 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for readers, with something for everyone. I’m focusing on releases from January through June, so bookmark this page and refer to it when you’re at the library or bookstore to see which exciting new titles are coming out and when.
1. Skylark by Paula McLain (1/6)
"The parallel lives of two women are explored in this grand story of resilience, hope and bravery that takes place centuries apart."
2. First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave (1/6)
"Dave delivers a raw and powerful sequel (to The Last Thing He Told Me) continuing the evocative family drama that kept us at the edge-of-our-seats."
3. The Storm by Rachel Hawkins (1/6)
"Hurricane season can be murder."
4. Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston (1/13)
"Lives unravel as lies resurface in this story of two women who hatch one chilling plan. Ashley Elston, author of First Lie Wins, weaves a web of deception in this suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing."
5. My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney (1/20)
"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."
6. Vigil by George Saunders (1/27)
"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 fragility of humanity."
7. It's Not Her by Mary Kubica (2/3)
"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."
8. This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman (2/10)
"A kaleidoscopic portrait of a modern American family—steadfast, complicated, begrudging, and loving—from the bestselling author of Isola."
9. Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson (2/10)
"Powerful and poignant, three fates intersect across generations in this moving story of family, courage and self-discovery from the author of The House of Eve."
10. The Astral Library by Kate Quinn (2/17)
"Quinn comes a gorgeously written fantastical adventure which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures."
11. More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen (2/24)
"This tender novel of self-exploration reminds us that it’s never too late to discover something new about yourself. After a surprising ancestry test, Polly embarks on a journey to confront her past, learn from the present and grow into her future."
12. Kin by Tayari Jones (2/24)
"The complex relationships between mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends in the American South are examined in this sharp and entertaining story."
13. Once and Again by Rebecca Serle (3/10)
"If you had one chance to rewind the clock, would you do it? For the Nowak family this miraculous ability is both a blessing and a curse. Returning to her hometown, Lauren confronts her memories — especially the love she lost a long time ago."
14. The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez (3/24)
"All Chris wants is for Larissa to be happy, but here’s the catch — Chris is not her boyfriend. A beautiful, compelling novel that revels in laughter, friendship, and the messy choices life can throw our way."
15. The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (5/5)
"A deeply engaging story of community and survival set in 1933 Mississippi. This conversation-starting second novel from the bestselling author of The Help was fifteen years in the making — and worth the wait."
16. Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune (5/5)
"Her wedding might be off, but the honeymoon is just beginning. Frankie sets off to paradise with her complicated best friend George, but when their bond begins to shift, friendship may no longer suffice."
17. The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout (5/5)
"With her award-winning prose, Elizabeth Strout paints a tender and insightful picture of a lonely schoolteacher who reconsiders his own life path and choices after an unexpected secret is revealed."
18. Summer State of Mind by Kristy Woodson Harvey (5/5)
"Woodson returns with a heartfelt escape to coastal Carolina."
19. Change of Plans by Sarah Dessen (5/5)
"A romantic coming-of-age novel about an unassuming girl who learns to stand on her own while falling in love during a life-changing summer."
20. The Shippers by Katherine Center (5/19)
Center's "latest swoon-worthy novel about a destination wedding on a cruise ship."
21. Dolly All Over Again by Annabel Monaghan (5/26)
"A hardworking single mom returns to her seaside hometown and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion, from the New York Times bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script.
22. The Midnight Train by Matt Haig (5/26)
"All aboard this sweeping journey through time. If you could travel back to a moment in time, when would you go? After a near-fatal heart attack, one man is given the ultimate chance to relive both his brightest moments and his deepest regrets in this transformative novel."
23. Whistler by Ann Patchett (6/2)
"Patchett returns with a powerful novel about the choices we make and the ones that are made for us. After reuniting with a prominent figure from her past, Daphne confronts the impermanence of life and the beauty of connection."
24. Land by Maggie O'Farrell (6/2)
"O’Farrell delivers a sweeping journey through history and memory, loss and survival in a haunting story that captures post-famine Ireland through the eyes of one family."
25. It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell (6/23)
26. The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson (6/30)
"An ambitious young woman insinuates herself into a tight-knit social set, shaking up friendships and marriages in a small seaside town."
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Let me know in the comments which books you are most looking forward to for the first half of 2026.
Ahh, so many good books coming out this year! Really looking forward to the new Abby Jimenez!
ReplyDeleteToo many good books! We have a ton in common and I just added a few more to my tbr!
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