A few weeks ago, I shared a list of 650+ new queer books coming out in the first half of 2026. Now, I’m back with a spreadsheet of 250+ new weird books coming out in the second half of the year. You can see these are very different numbers, and that’s because I usually learn
It stars Rachel Aviv, Daniel Mason, David Thompson and others Rachel Aviv’s You will not be free from thisDaniel Mason’s people of the countryand david thompson sudden flicker of light All of these are among the best reviewed books of the week. Brought to you by book marksLit Hub’s home for book reviews. * Imagination
As we look back at 2026 so far, much of the year has been incredibly scary. And when the real world becomes a scary place, many of us become fearful. This may sound strange to people who don’t understand it, but how else can you explain how good 2026 has been so far for horror
In this week’s most-read books on Goodreads, off-campus novels have been knocked out of the top five by the author’s latest novel. Servant. This changes the genre breakdown slightly: this list is divided into two parts thrillers and one part romance, historical fiction and contemporary fiction. All you need to know about two new books
sublimation By isabel j kim (picador, £18.99)This debut novel from an award-winning Korean-American short story writer is a fictional reimagining of the immigrant experience. Here, anyone who crosses the border with no intention of returning creates an “instance”: a duplicate self that continues life at home. Reunification into one body is possible, but after years
my earliest reading memoryFairy tales. I was obsessed. I took fairy tales very seriously as moral lessons. I soon learned that I would always help any old lady cross the road, it really is always the best thing to do. my favorite book growing upThe Hobbit was my favorite book growing up. It expanded my
We have officially passed the halfway point of 2026. It’s always that time of year when I really start to take stock of what’s working and what’s not in my reading life. This gives me a chance to think about where and how I can make adjustments as the rest of the year begins. Fall
Hello July! Yes, we’re now at the halfway point of the year, which makes it a good time to reflect on the new books that have filled our reading lives over the past six months. As always, a lot of this has been science fiction and fantasy for me and other book rioters. Already, it’s
We’re past the halfway mark of the year, and it’s already been a great one for middle-grade books. With dozens of great new stories each month, it’s hard to narrow it down to the best stories of the year so far – but there are some truly extraordinary stories that readers of all ages shouldn’t
We’re halfway through 2026, and the world of romance has seen some exciting releases, from standalones to new authors and series entries from writers we know and love. Contemporary romance and romance continues to dominate the genre, with sports romance books rising in popularity following the success of the Game Changers series and heated rivalry