A new year means a laundry list of resolutions to complete before the next holiday season comes around. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to read more books, as mine always is, then you’re in luck. If you don’t already have a full TBR, there are plenty of 2026 book releases to add to the list.

“The Subtle Art of Folding Space” by John Chu

Expected to release on April 7, 2026, is a thrilling and unique sci-fi novel from author John Chu. “The Subtle Art of Folding Space” follows a girl named Ellie whose world is dysfunctional to say the least. On one hand, she’s grappling with complicated family dynamics, from a comatose mother to a sister who hates her. Then there’s the matter of saving the universe. Along the way, Ellie must confront the past secrets and trauma buried deep beneath her family name, a task that may prove harder than preserving the world as she knows it.

“Dreamland” by Olivie Blake

“Dreamland” by Olivie Blake is set to debut on August 18, 2026, adding to Blake’s extensive portfolio of dark and magical worlds. In this story, Anya Morris is drifting through life with her goals seemingly farther out of reach with each passing day. Her dreams are a gold-studded acting career, while her reality is a part-time job with no prospects. But that all changes when she’s approached by the de Witt family who sit at the helm of everything she’s ever wanted.

When she arrives, she meets the family’s son, Jude — at once intriguing and unsettling. As she falls further into the family, she stumbles upon dark secrets and must consider what she will trade to reach the top. And with an increasing number of women dying just outside the gilded walls of the villa, nowhere seems safe.

“Medea Sang Me a Corrido” by Dahlia de la Cerda

International Booker Prize–nominated author, Dahlia de la Cerda, is returning with a new novel on June 16, 2026. “Medea Sang Me a Corrido” is set to be just as edgy, authentic, and full of feminine rage as de la Cerda’s English-language debut, “Reservoir Bitches.” The novel transports readers Northern Mexico where they follow five women desperate to keep their heads above water in a world stacked up against them. They each face their own unique challenges, yet there is one thing that binds them: an ancient and gothic spirt named Medea watches over them. She acts as the guiding hand for these women and others, the feminist protector we all need.

“The Starseekers” by Nicole Glover

Patience is a virtue but luckily this book is coming soon enough that you won’t have to worry about that. Nicole Glover’s novel, “The Starseekers,” is one of the earliest releases set for 2026, coming on January 6. This historical fantasy story takes place during the space race, but with a magical twist. Cynthia Rhodes is a bright and talented engineer with a magical side-gig. She has everything going for her, but a suspicious series of incidents will have her adding a new talent for mystery-solving to her list. She pairs up with Theodore Danner, a professor of arcane archeology, to tease apart a tangled web of lies before their livelihoods go down with it.

“Japanese Gothic” by Kylie Lee Baker

“Japanese Gothic” by Kylie Lee Baker will release on April 21, 2026. This is a time-bending mystery infused with Japanese folklore. In present day, readers follow Lee Turner whose past murder haunts him, yet he is without memory of why he did what he did. Having escaped to Japan, sequestered away in his father’s home, he comes face to face with new horrors beyond his imagination. At the same time, readers meet Sen in the year 1877. Sen is an exiled samurai, trying hard to be her family’s saving grace. Little do Sen and Lee know that their stories are deeply interwoven, despite the boundaries of time and space. All they have to do is look through the window.

“Victorious” by V. E. Schwab

It’s finally on the horizon. Fans of V. E. Schwab’s Villains trilogy have been eagerly anticipating the release of the third and final installment. Now readers finally have a name, “Victorious,” and a publication date set for October 6, 2026. For those unfamiliar with the series, it centers around Victor and Eli, a pair of erudite students whose ambition takes them past moral boundaries. The series starts with an experiment gone dark and the fallout as the two now-rivals circle each other. The series finale will round up characters old and new for an epic face-off that’s been building for quite some time.

“The Last Contract of Isako” by Fonda Lee

Fonda Lee made a name for herself with the Green Bone Saga, including the breakout star that was “Jade City.” On May 5, 2026, Lee will release a much-anticipate new addition to her repertoire: “The Last Contract of Isako.” This novel will not be part of a series, news that may come as a joy to some and a disappointment to others. But what is certain is that the plot will not disappoint. Isako is just about to hang up the sword for good when she gets one last mission. And somehow, her past apprentice is deeply involved. Along the way, Isako will learn about money, power, and the price of a life.

“Sisters in Yellow” by Mieko Kawakami

Mieko Kawakami is one of the brightest voices in Japanese translated fiction. Her novel, “Breasts and Eggs,” was “one of Time’s Best 10 Books of 2020,” and she has an extensive writing portfolio beyond that. Fans will be overjoyed on March 17, 2026, when her newest novel, “Sisters in Yellow,” hits shelves. Like Kawakami’s other novels, the story explores themes of femininity, identity, and adulthood. The main character is 15-year-old, Hana, who finds solace in a bar called Lemon, which she runs with her friend, Kimiko. She finds purpose in the days spent at Lemon, one she never had before. But her happiness isn’t guaranteed, even when her life seems to be changing for the better.

“Nine Goblins” by T. Kingfisher

This last book isn’t new by any means. It is actually T. Kingfisher’s debut novel finally getting its print debut on January 20, 2026. “Nine Goblins” follows a ragtag group of nine goblins who find themselves stranded in a foreign land. They must journey through woods filled will all manner of dangerous creatures. If you’re a fan of cozy, low-stakes fantasy and larger-than-life personalities then this book will be the perfect start to your new year.