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The books you need to read in 2026!
From fiction by some of Waterstones’ most highly acclaimed authors to essential memoirs, food and drink, and history titles, 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for publishing. Discover our absolute favourite forthcoming books below, and then click the banners at the bottom of each section to see an even bigger selection of great new books.
Fiction and Young Adult
The Things We Never Say – release 7/5/26
From the author of My Name is Lucy Barton comes another compassionate and insightful novel about human connection, as troubled Artie Dam discovers a long-held secret that turns his life upside down.
Almost Life – release 12/3/26
Spanning decades and a series of major changes both personal and political, this epic love story from the bestselling author of The Mercies traces the relationship of students Erica and Laure from the 1970s to the present day.
Kin – release 26/3/26
Two girls with absent mothers navigate the dangers and heartbreaks of racially segregated America in this intensely powerful and propulsive novel from the acclaimed author of An American Marriage.
Heartstopper Volume 6 – release 2/7/26
The beautiful final instalment in Alice Oseman’s beloved series finds Charlie busy with his bid to become head boy, while Nick is preparing for the huge changes that starting university will bring about.
Romantasy
The Ballad of Falling Dragons – release 19/5/25
Raeve and Kaan return in the spellbinding sequel to the global mega-hit When the Moon Hatched, as intrigue, danger and romance once more swirl around the dragon riders.
Light Wielder – Fire and Metal – release 11/6/26
Rachel Schneider concludes the gripping story begun in the megaselling phenomenon Metal Slinger with another scintillating slice of sweeping romantasy.
Fury Bound – The Wolves of Ruin – release 5/5/26
A sublime sequel to Sorensen’s bestselling Dire Bound, the second part in the enchantingly dark Wolves of Ruin romantasy series finds Meryn Cooper vowing deadly revenge to fulfil her destiny.
Non-Fiction
2026 is the year of marvellous Marys in non-fiction, with brand-new volumes from renowned classicist Mary Beard and beloved cook (and, it turns out, accomplished gardener) Mary Berry. Elsewhere, Liza Minnelli spins some stunning showbiz stories, Emily English serves up delicious and nutritious meals, Antony Beevor delivers the definitive biography of Russia’s ‘mad monk’ Rasputin, and the creators of sumptuous modern classic The Lost Words combine again for the breathtakingly beautiful A Book of Birds.
Children’s
We love great graphic novels at Waterstones, which is fortunate as it seems the nation’s children do too! 2026 sees the highly exciting first volume in a new series from the much-loved creator of the Bunny vs Monkey comic books Jamie Smart, as well as Neill Cameron’s frenzied follow-up to our Book of the Year shortlisted Donut Squad: Take Over the World! and Huw Aaron’s sequel to the riotous Unfairies. Aaron also makes the cut with his hilarious new picture book Monkeypig, whilst Katie Kirby and Katherine Rundell with the latest instalments in their hit chapter book series for older readers.
