When I asked my friends over on my Bookstagram what I had to read in 2026, they understood the assignment. What followed was a flood of thoughtful, passionate recommendations—each one picked just for me. These twelve books make up part of my 2026 reading list, and I can’t wait to see which ones become new favourites. I have no idea what month I’ll be reading what books in… just going to let my mood decide as I go. This post is a love letter to those recommendations: the stories, genres, and voices that will shape my reading year ahead.
- Aimee @ booksbyaimee recommended Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney (mystery/thriller).
- Elle @ shelfinducedchaos recommended First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison (romance).
- Beth @ bethbutbookish_ recommended Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross (fantasy).
- Jo @ bookish.zebra recommended Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young (romance).
- Arda @ ardizzle_x recommended The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin (contemporary).
- Autumn @ autumnfielding_author recommended The Other Brother by Tierney Page (romance).
- Mrs C @ mrsc.lovestoread recommended The Favourites by Layne Fargo (contemporary).
- Katie @ katie_thebookslayer recommended This Spells Love by Kate Robb (romance).
- Em @ bookishemx recommended The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen (fantasy).
- Mia @ fawnsandfairytales recommended Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon (fantasy).
- Jade @ jadesnovelnook recommended A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid (fantasy).
- Dani @ what_dani_read recommended Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao (fantasy).
Have you read any of these yet? What book would you recommend me to check out?
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