Best Books to Read in 2026 (by Genre)
My favourite reads sorted by genre โ literary fiction, fantasy, thrillers, romance, sci-fi, historical and YA.
June 1, 2026 ยท 9 min read Read โ
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Every post in one place โ reviews, reading challenges, book-club questions and guides. Fresh reads and the small habits that keep a reading life going.
My favourite reads sorted by genre โ literary fiction, fantasy, thrillers, romance, sci-fi, historical and YA.
June 1, 2026 ยท 9 min read Read โ
Sweeping love stories, old-Hollywood glamour and ambitious women โ for your post-Evelyn Hugo book hangover.
May 25, 2026 ยท 7 min read Read โ
Epic, cozy, dark, standalone and romantic fantasy โ plus where to start if you are new to the genre.
June 1, 2026 ยท 8 min read Read โ
Psychological, domestic, crime, legal and cozy mystery โ the page-turners that earn their reputation.
June 1, 2026 ยท 8 min read Read โ
Contemporary, enemies-to-lovers, historical, romantasy and emotional book-club romance.
June 1, 2026 ยท 8 min read Read โ
The realistic, no-pressure habits that actually work โ set a goal, find the time, keep the pages turning.
May 30, 2026 ยท 7 min read Read โ
What to track, simple setups for any reader, and how a journal helps you remember more of what you read.
May 26, 2026 ยท 7 min read Read โ
Over 100 discussion questions grouped by theme โ copy a handful and your next meeting plans itself.
May 28, 2026 ยท 8 min read Read โ
Choose a type, find members, pick books and run a great first meeting โ plus tips to keep it going.
May 24, 2026 ยท 7 min read Read โ
Why slumps happen and the gentle resets that actually get you reading again โ no guilt required.
May 22, 2026 ยท 6 min read Read โ
A year of twelve prompts plus a free printable tracker โ read widely, remember what matters, recommend your favourites.
May 18, 2026 ยท 7 min read Read โ
The challenges, prompts and printable trackers that keep the pages turning all year long.
May 15, 2026 ยท 9 min read Read โ