New Novels to Read This Year
The New York Times••entertainment
Key Points:
- The 2026 fiction lineup offers a diverse range of genres, including multigenerational epics, bildungsromans, hybrid historical fiction, space operas, and more.
- Notable releases include a steamy stand-alone novel by Colleen Hoover and the conclusion of Colson Whitehead’s Harlem trilogy.
- The list is continuously updated, with publication dates subject to change throughout the year.
- January features the coming-of-age novel *Half His Age* by Jennette McCurdy.
