2026 Books

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Summer Reading Lists: Media's Influence on 2026 Picks

Can you believe it?! PEOPLE magazine has already picked its "best books" for June 2026, according to People . Talk about planning ahead! This wild pre-curation shows just how far in advance media outl

Chloe Kim·June 21, 2026

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Experts Share Top Summer 2026 Reading List Recommendations

Out of 419 unique books recommended across 25 major summer reading lists, only 60 titles garnered significant consensus for 2026, with Maggie O’Farrell's 'Land' leading the pack.

Ananya Sharma·June 15, 2026

A diverse collection of books on a shelf, representing both current and future literary releases, bathed in soft, inviting light.

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New Book Releases for June 2025 and 2026

While most readers seek books for next month, the publishing world already buzzes with 'We Don’t Talk About Carol' by Kristen L.

Karim El-Sayed·June 1, 2026

Diverse group of people enjoying summer reading outdoors with books, sunlight filtering through trees.

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New Popular Summer Reading List Books 2026 Debut

On June 2 alone, two highly anticipated novels, Courtney Maum's 'Alan Opts Out' and Amy Bloom's 'Blunt Instrument,' hit shelves.

Chloe Kim·May 28, 2026