Hi! I’m so excited for this new year, especially because of the book releases. There are so many I can’t wait to read. Let’s go through all of them in release date order.
January
Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston
Release date: January 13, 2026
Genre: Thriller
Synopsis
Aubrey Price assumes the identity of a wealthy woman named Camille Bayliss to uncover secrets about her husband, Ben. Things spiral when they both become murder suspects.
February
It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica
Release date: February 3, 2026
Genre: Thriller
Synopsis
A family vacation at a lake resort turns into a nightmare when Courtney Gray finds her brother and his wife dead and her niece missing.
The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan
Release date: February 23, 2026
Genre: Historical Fantasy
Synopsis
A dark retelling of the Beast of Gévaudan hunt in 1785 France, involving a monster-slayer, his indwelling demon, and the spark of revolution.
Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi
Release date: February 24, 2026
Genre: Historical Fiction
Synopsis
A retelling of Cleopatra’s life from her own perspective—moving past the myths of seductress to show the powerful ruler and mother she was.
March
Hell’s Heart by Alexis Hall
Release date: March 10, 2026
Genre: Science Fiction
Synopsis
A sapphic reimagining of Moby Dick set on Jupiter, where a crew hunts gargantuan "space whales" for fuel.
How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh
Release date: March 10, 2026
Genre: Romance
Synopsis
An author with writer's block must work with a hotshot editor to finish her late father’s epic fantasy series at a ramshackle Irish estate.
You Did Nothing Wrong by C.G. Drews
Release date: March 17, 2026
Genre: Horror
Synopsis
A single mother moves into her new husband's crumbling family home, only for her autistic son to claim he can hear voices in the walls.
Innamorata by Ava Reid
Release date: March 17, 2026
Genre: Fantasy
Synopsis
In a world where necromancy is forbidden, Agnes must infiltrate a conqueror's castle to reclaim her family's magic without falling for the prince.
The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
Release date: March 24, 2026
Genre: Romance
Synopsis
A split-second decision after a concert leads Larissa into a happy life with her boyfriend—only for her to realize she is actually falling for his best friend, Chris, the man she didn't choose to drive her home that night.
Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher
Release date: March 26, 2026
Genre: Horror
Synopsis
In 1899 North Carolina, a struggling scientific illustrator takes a job at a reclusive doctor’s manor, only to discover his entomological studies involve a horrifying species of parasitic maggot that burrows into human flesh.
Nothing Tastes as Good by Luke Dumas
Release date: March 31, 2026
Genre: Horror
Synopsis
A man signs up for a revolutionary weight-loss treatment but realizes a monster is waking up inside him.
What We Did to Survive by Megan Lally
Release date: March 31, 2026
Genre: Thriller
Synopsis
Four teens on a spring break sailing trip in Mexico find themselves trapped in a storm—both at sea and within their own group.
April
Love by the Book by Jessica George
Release date: April 7, 2026
Genre: Contemporary
Synopsis
After her tight-knit friend group begins to splinter, a struggling novelist forms an unlikely, life-changing bond with a guarded kindergarten teacher who has been ostracized by her own family.
The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer
Release date: April 21, 2026
Genre: Horror
Synopsis
A young woman accepts a caretaking job she found on Craigslist, only to discover the role has dangerous and supernatural consequences.
Every Version of You by Natalie Messier
Release date: April 21, 2026
Genre: Romance
Synopsis
A 32-year-old lawyer who feels her life is a disaster gets a chance to relive her college years and win back the one who got away.
May
Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
Release date: May 5, 2026
Genre: Romance
Synopsis
After being dumped the morning of her wedding, Frankie goes on her honeymoon with her childhood best friend, George, to repair their fractured relationship.
The Last Page by Katie Holt
Release date: May 12, 2026
Genre: Romance
Synopsis
A love letter to bookstores following Ella, an employee who dreams of ownership, and Henry, the estranged grandson who inherits the shop after a sudden death.
The Temptation of Charlotte North by Camilla Bruce
Release date: May 19, 2026
Genre: Horror
Synopsis
Inspired by historical poltergeist cases, this sinister story is set on a windswept island and deals with isolation and gothic terror.
The Shippers by Katherine Center
Release date: May 19, 2026
Genre: Romance
Synopsis
A friends-to-lovers story set on a cruise ship involving fake flirting, shared cabins, and long-held secrets.
June
Good at Being Alive by Elizabeth O’Roark
Release date: June 16, 2026
Genre: Romance
Synopsis
A party girl and a grumpy CEO must fake a honeymoon for a reality TV show to save their struggling travel agency.
The Missed Connection by Tia Williams
Release date: June 16, 2026
Genre: Romance
Synopsis
After a missed connection, Sasha accidentally emails her entire global company in search of "Seat F," sparking a worldwide search and a complicated romance with a detective.
Reasons to Be Loved by You by Hannah Brown
Release date: June 23, 2026
Genre: Romance
Synopsis
A young woman navigating the messy realities of modern adulthood finds her life upended when she unexpectedly falls for the person who challenges her to finally embrace her truest, most authentic self.
Doe by Rebecca Barrow
Release date: June 23, 2026
Genre: YA Horror
Synopsis
In a small town, a group of feral and competitive cheerleaders must navigate their own vicious instincts and a mysterious "beast" that haunts their community.
The Neighbors Are Watching by Aggie Blum Thompson
Release date: June 30, 2026
Genre: Thriller
Synopsis
In a pristine D.C. suburb, a woman suspects she was drugged during a party and teams up with a neighbor to solve a year-old neighborhood murder.
July
Sisterhood Above All by Kathleen Barber
Release date: July 14, 2026
Genre: Thriller
Synopsis
When a sorority recruitment at a prestigious Southern university turns deadly, a group of women must navigate a web of secrets and cutthroat ambition to protect their reputation and their lives.
We Were Never Here by Sophia Hannan
Release date: July 28, 2026
Genre: YA Horror
Synopsis
A girl and her brother search for the truth behind their family’s dark secrets while grappling with the spectral "ghosts" created by the weight of being perceived by others.
I wish you all a happy new year! For more book recommendations, visit my dedicated section
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