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Top Anticipated Fiction Book Releases of Summer 2026
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The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden
goodreads.comFrom the beloved author of the Winternight Trilogy comes a new fantastical adventure! This novel follows a young monarch's desperate gamble to save her throne by concealing a secret marriage in an enchanted forest. - 2
Whistler by Ann Patchett
amazon.comAnn Patchett, a #1 New York Times bestselling and prize-winning author, delivers a moving and luminous novel perfect for summer. It's said to explore the sweetness and impermanence of life, reminding us of the power of connection. - 3
Land by Maggie O'Farrell
goodreads.comGet ready for a spellbinding story of separation, longing, and survival from Maggie O'Farrell. This book details a family making a new home in the aftermath of tragedy on a windswept Irish peninsula. - 4
It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell
goodreads.comIf you love a good thriller, Lisa Jewell's latest is a must-read! This shocking new mystery centers on a lost dog, a missing woman, and a house filled with long-buried secrets. - 5
A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys
goodreads.comRuta Sepetys brings us a gripping Prohibition-era novel where the daughter of a powerful tycoon escapes to a glamorous artists' retreat. Expect dark secrets and dangerous temptations to unfold. - 6
A Lady's Handbook to Gadgets and Guile by Angela Bell
amazon.comThis Victorian-era historical fiction introduces Margaret Kingsley, a wheelchair user who secretly crafts gadgets for a covert team of lady inspectors. Her expertise is crucial when a case leads her to an event planner with whom sparks fly. - 7
Country People by Daniel Mason
penguinrandomhouse.comPulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason presents a rollicking and lyrical novel about a family's year striking out into the unknown in Vermont. It sounds like a truly captivating read about starting over. - 8
Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead
penguinrandomhouse.comThe third book in Colson Whitehead's acclaimed Harlem Trilogy is set in 1981 New York City, a city beginning to emerge from financial ruin. I can't wait to see how this one unfolds! - 9
The Demon Star by Jesse Aragon
goodreads.comSci-fi fans, prepare yourselves! This book promises a galaxy-spanning conflict erupting around ancient powers, brutal warfare, and cosmic forces that can reshape entire civilizations. - 10
Mooncry by Akure Phenix
publishersweekly.comFor those who love romantasy, this new series is set in a dragon college where enrollment begins at midnight and every student is mysteriously cursed. It sounds like a wild ride! - 11
Dreamland by Olivie Blake
goodreads.comOlivie Blake is back with a fantasy, sci-fi, and speculative blend. The headlines in LA are screaming about the 'summer of exsanguination' as girls are being murdered under strange, energetic Santa Ana winds. - 12
Time Travel for Beginners by Jaclyn Moriarty
penguinrandomhouse.comThis intriguing novel takes us to a nondescript storefront in Sydney, Australia, known simply as the Time Travel Agency. I'm already hooked by the premise! - 13
They Say a Girl Died Here by Sarah Pinborough
us.macmillan.comIf you're into thrillers, this one sounds deliciously eerie. Anna Maybourne finds herself in the nowhere town of Harper's Creek, plagued by drought, where dark secrets are sure to surface.
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