Readers planning their book choices for next year may now be making a note of forthcoming titles from new authors and old favourites in 2026. Take a look at the top books that are set to go far in the next 12 months“In fiction, the ongoing surge of romantasy continues,” says Bea Carvalho, Waterstones’ head of books. “We have Kylie Lee Baker (author of the bestselling Bat Eater), who did write fantasy, and now she’s moving more into the horror space. Oneworld, March 26Agrippa by Robert Harris: The bestselling author of Conclave brings readers this epic drama set during the tumultuous times of the Roman Empire. His books are propulsive and read like thrillers, so the kind of non-fiction author which readers of fiction will love,” says Carvalho.

Source: Express January 02, 2026 05:07 UTC