20 Early 2026 Books That We Love

by Laura Dave

An essential sequel that ties up loose threads while providing a thrilling ride across continents. Full review >

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by Senaa Ahmad

A debut teeming with strange delights. Full review >

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by Daniyal Mueenuddin

A potent and nuanced tale about the abuse of an underclass in ways both subtle and overt. Full review >

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by Gabriel Tallent

A sharp novel about youth in conflict with dreams, nature, and reality. Full review >

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by Camille Bordas

An utterly delightful collection. Full review >

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by George Saunders

Saunders has crafted a novel that feels deeply resonant, especially in these fractious times. Full review >

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by Fergus Craig

A fine mystery whose mordant humor makes it outstanding. Full review >

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by MK Oliver

A terrific entertainment for readers who love an unlikable heroine. Full review >

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by Tayari Jones

Beautifully written and powerfully compelling. Full review >

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by Karan Mahajan

A masterly novel, seemingly influenced by Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, by a talented and self-assured writer. Full review >

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by Jung Chang

An essential, unexpectedly relevant account of a people divided and turned against themselves by politics. Full review >

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by Brian Raftery

A fascinating book, perhaps best enjoyed with some fava beans and a nice Chianti. Full review >

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by Maria Popova

A stirring, kaleidoscopic intellectual history. Full review >

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by Namwali Serpell

An impressive, nuanced work of scholarship. Full review >

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by Michael Pollan

A fluent survey of what we know—or think we know—about the mind. Full review >

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