The Caldecott Medalist’s latest illustrated slam dunk, BASKET BALL, dives deep into the history of the beloved American sport. @kadirnelson.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/?p=223346

With its hilarious antics and sparkling chemistry, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a perfect homage to Mean Girls, Jane Austen and the legions of fans who wished both were gayer. @avonbooks.bsky.social

LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is for everyone who wants to see Regina George and Cady Heron from Mean Girls kiss. @avonbooks.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/?p=222652

Riveting and heart-wrenching, MIRACLE CHILDREN documents rise and fall of T.M. Landry College Prep, the Louisiana school that scammed both Ivy League universities and its own students. @macmillanlib.bsky.social

Urban fantasy readers looking for a fun romp will be charmed by Jared Poon’s fulfilling and expansive CITY OF OTHERS, set in a magical Singapore. @orbitbooks.bsky.social

HOW TO HAVE A THOUGHT roots for contemplation, creativity, new perspectives and time in nature—and reminds us that sometimes, going in circles gets us somewhere good.

A whole new year of reading begins! This month, our top picks include a brilliant, irreverent guide to personal finance and a romance novel inspired by Mean Girls. @grandcentralpub.bsky.social @avonbooks.bsky.social @stmartinspress.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social

Belle Burden’s divorce memoir, STRANGERS, is a reminder that to become one’s true self in midlife is as difficult for the 1% as it is for the rest of us. @randomhouse.bsky.social

We are honored to have received a Platinum Award distinction in the Modern Library Awards for the fifth year in a row! 🥳 ​ See the full list of honorees: www.libraryspot.net/MLA/MLAIssue...

Cleverly intertwining facts about Zora Neale Hurston with imagination, SMALL-GIRL ZORA AND THE SHOWER OF STORIES will inspire the next generation of tellers of tall tales.

In the 1800s, British explorers thought they could make their fortunes by sneaking into Tibet—which was closed to foreigners—to map the country. Deepa Anappara’s second novel imagines the lives of two of those caught in the rush. @randomhouse.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/?p=222650

Chanel Miller’s THE MOON WITHOUT STARS is a sophisticated, moving testament to admitting the damage one has caused and doing one’s best to repair it. @penguinkids.bsky.social

Amanda Holden demystifies finance in HOW TO BE A RICH OLD LADY, a smart, quippy, easy-to-digest guide to investing your money and building wealth. @simonandschuster.bsky.social

There is no better companion for a dark night than a chilling, page-turning read. @stmartinspress.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/?p=222646

Rarely has evolutionary science been so accessible, gripping and exuberantly colorful as it is in FROG.

Jessie Atkinson’s LIVE LIKE WES is a companionable guide to incorporating Wes Anderson’s style into your own interior designs.

Clyde W. Ford’s meticulously researched and well-written A HIGH PRICE FOR FREEDOM explores overlooked historical moments and figures in the Black freedom struggle. @harpercollins.bsky.social

Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar’s THE OTHER SIDE OF CHANGE is a smart, compassionate companion to navigating life-altering upheaval. @riverheadbooks.bsky.social

Agri Ismail’s debut novel, HYPER, is an affecting family drama that digs into the absurdity of how money controls and defines modern life.

Only the most prescient readers will be able to guess where Daniyal Mueenuddin’s smart, satisfying first novel, THIS IS WHERE THE SERPENT LIVES, will end up.

The cognitive scientist and host of podcast A Slight Change of Plans tackles ways to break free from mental spirals in her book, THE OTHER SIDE OF CHANGE. @riverheadbooks.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/?p=222636

With its dramatic setting of the Himalayan landscape and its two distinct main characters, THE LAST OF EARTH offers a story that will feel fresh to historical fiction readers. @randomhouse.bsky.social

Trina Moyles’ graceful debut memoir navigates sibling love and loss, and deserves a space among the ranks of the very best nature writing.

Taylor Hutton ably balances suspense with character growth in AXE AND GRIND, the steamy, suspenseful follow-up to Strike and Burn.

Starred reviews for Black Bear in @readbookpage.bsky.social and @publisherswkly.bsky.social. Writer Alice Cary says, “Black Bear is reminiscent of the very best nature writing, belonging on the shelf with Raising Hare, H Is for Hawk and Late Migrations.” What a surreal week! Thank you for reading.

Whether you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller, a swoonworthy romance, or an emotional coming-of-age, there’s something for every young adult reader in 2026. www.bookpage.com/most-anticip... @levinequerido.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social @01firstsecond.bsky.social

If you love the show "People We Meet on Vacation," the novel it's based on and/or all things Emily Henry, here are 5 other books that will ring those bells @avonbooks.bsky.social @randomhouse.bsky.social @stmartinspress.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/?p=222644

With new offerings from stars such as Rex Ogle, Matthew Cordell, Carole Boston Weatherford and more, 2026 promises plenty of books you’ll want to snag for your shelves. www.bookpage.com/most-anticip...

In Sara Levine’s boisterously comic novel THE HITCH, Rose’s nephew appears to be possessed by the soul of a corgi killed by her perfect Newfoundland, Walter.

This year, historical romance master Cat Sebastian pens her first contemporary, Talia Hibbert’s Ravenswood series gets its first traditional printing and Carissa Broadbent starts a new arc in the Crowns of Nyaxia series. www.bookpage.com/most-anticip... @avonbooks.bsky.social @sourcebooks.bsky.soci

Roshani Chokshi’s thrilling fantasy The Swan’s Daughter reflects on the complexities of freedom, equity and trust within romantic relationships. @stmartinspress.bsky.social

A new Murderbot novel, T. Kingfisher does gothic horror and a new medieval historical fantasy from Katherine Arden—2026 is full of riches for SFF and horror fans. www.bookpage.com/most-anticip... @orbitbooks.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social @delreybooks.bsky.social @dawbooks.bsky.social @acebo

Rachel Hawkins’ THE STORM is a beachy gothic thriller with a nest of skillfully tangled relationships. @stmartinspress.bsky.social

Queens of the genre (Jessica Knoll! Jane Harper! Tana. French.) are returning to our shelves in 2026. @littlebrown.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @scribnerbooks.bsky.social @minotaurbooks.bsky.social @pameladormanbooks.bsky.social @wmmorrowbooks.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/most-anticip...

THE GREAT BEAR is a stunning work of art, an inspiring tale of redemption and a resounding call for community, hope and vital preservation.

Patrick Radden Keefe is back. So are Han Kang, Jenny Lawson, Jayne Anne Phillips and more authors telling true tales that promise to send readers soaring. www.bookpage.com/most-anticip...

In his riveting FIRESTORM, NBC News correspondent Jacob Soboroff recounts his time reporting on the front lines of the 2025 LA wildfires. @marinerbooks.bsky.social

BETH IS DEAD is a simmering page turner about sisterhood, dreams, independence and the pressures of modern culture—not to mention a superb tribute to the classic Little Women. @simonkids.bsky.social

THE CASTAWAYS is a perfect escapist read, full of uncompromising tension, copious bloodshed and a compelling core relationship.

Get ready for new books from some of your favorite novelists, including Tayari Jones, Maria Semple, Maggie O’Farrell, Ann Patchett and Daniel Mason. www.bookpage.com/most-anticip...

Honored to see THE LIONS' RUN included on @readbookpage.bsky.social's list of Most Anticipated Books of 2026! Thank you, BookPage. Check out the full list of 21 titles here: www.bookpage.com/most-anticip... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social #Booksky

From @readbookpage.bsky.social my interview with Stefan Merrill Block and my review of his new memoir, HOMESCHOOLED: www.bookpage.com/interviews/s...

With her signature humor and candor, The Cut’s beloved columnist Amil Niazi discovers she’s “good enough” in her debut memoir, LIFE AFTER AMBITION.

In his sensible and sensitive debut, HUMOR ME, Christopher Duffy demonstrates that the path to self-improvement so often begins with a hearty laugh.

A rich, detailed history of body snatching in early American medicine, DOCTORS' RIOT OF 1788 is ghoulishly fun.

Clear some space on your bookshelves for all the great releases 2026 has in store—starting with these 22 titles. www.bookpage.com/most-anticip...

Readers with a passion for urban development and history have lots to look forward to in THE ARCHITECT OF NEW YORK, an unabashed love letter to the creator of some of the city’s most iconic facades. @catapultbooks.bsky.social

In LOST LAMBS, debut author Madeline Cash offers a family drama that not only is a clever, irreverent satire but also has a heart.

Stefan Merrill Block's tender debut memoir, HOMESCHOOLED, reflects on his years of homeschooling and draws a frank but empathetic portrait of his complicated mother. @harpercollins.bsky.social

Novelist Stefan Merrill Block was 9 when his mother pulled him from school to be taught at home. As he details in his first memoir, HOMESCHOOLED, the result wasn’t quite a disaster. @harpercollins.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/?p=222648