So far, authors have announced many releases for 2026. Readers will have a lot of newly released books from series and astounding authors. Here are some of the books everyone is waiting for and their release dates:
Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden, a mystery/thriller. Release date: January 27th.
Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune, a romance with friends to lovers. Release date: May 5th.
King of Gluttony by Ana Huang, the 6th in the King of Sins series, contemporary adult romance. Release date: April 28th.
Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry, the second book after Shields of Sparrows, fantasy/romance. Release date: April 7th.
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie Gilmore, 6th book in the Dream Harbor series, small town romance. Release date: May 5th.
Throne of Nightmares by Kerri Maniscalco, 3rd in the Prince of Sins series, fantasy romance. Release date: February 10th.
Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen, 2nd book in The Wolves of Ruin Series, vampire, fantasy romance. Release date: May 5th.
Woman Down by Colleen Hoover is a twisty thriller. Release date: January 13th.
Game On by Navessa Allen, 3rd installment in the Into Darkness series, dark romance, comedy. Release date: March 31st.
Adversary to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maeher, 4th installment in the Assistant to the Villain series, fantasy romance. Release date: August 4th.
Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister, mystery/thriller. Release date: May 5th.
It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell, mystery/thriller. Release date: June 23rd.
These are some of the many book releases of 2026, with a lot more to come as the year goes on. Most of these are series people are dying to finish, and some of them are long-awaited new books from authors who have been trending the past few years. There are books for everyone being released this year, so make sure to check those out and pay attention to the date.
