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If your TBR isn’t already completely out of control… it’s about to be.
From viral romance authors to fantasy giants dropping long-awaited sequels, the second half of 2026 into early 2027 is PACKED with books that are guaranteed to take over BookTok—and your entire personality.
Let’s get into the releases you need on your radar 👇
Summer 2026 Releases (July – August)
📖 Red God – Pierce Brown
📅 Expected Release: July 2026
The final Red Rising book is expected to be intense, emotional, and completely unforgettable.
📖 Burn of the Everflame – Penn Cole
📅 Expected Release: August 2026
Fantasy readers are locked in for this one—expect magic, tension, and addictive slow-burn romance. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, and epic romantasy worlds.
Fall 2026 Releases (September – November)
📖 A Court of Thorns and Roses Book 6 – Sarah J. Maas
📅 Expected Release: October 2026
If you’re on BookTok, you already know—this will be the book everyone is talking about. We have waited forever!
👑 Cardinal Rule – Liz Tomforde (Wilder Woods #1)
💥 My MOST Anticipated Book
📅 Expected Release: November 3, 2026
This is THE one I will be preordering immediately.
Liz Tomforde—aka the queen of addictive sports romance—is launching a brand new series, and it already has me giddy with excitement.
✨ If you loved the Windy City series, this is 100% your next obsession.
Winter Releases (December 2026 – January 2027)
📖 Woman Down – Colleen Hoover
📅 Expected Release: January 2027
📖 Dead in the Water – John Marrs
📅 Expected Release: January 2027
📖 My Husband’s Wife – Alice Feeney
📅 Expected Release: January 2027
If you’re trying to save money… this list will not help. Don’t worry I’ll be sure to keep you updated once we hear about more end-of-year, early next year releases. and I will provide pre-order details when I get them
📚 Save this list, send it to your book bestie, and start building your TBR now.
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