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The Most Anticipated Fall/Winter 2026 Book Releases That You Can Pre-Order Now

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Many exciting and The Coorespondent by Virginia Evans. However, some of the best books are still on the way. Big name authors like Dead Beat by Leigh Bardugo (Ninth House)
September 15, 2026

The dark academia fantasy book Ninth House has gained a large following, which has only grown after the announcement that it would become a movie. The story continues with the 2023 book Hell Bent. Now, Dead Beat by Leigh Bardugo brings the story to a close. The story will take Alex Stern on an explosive journey to hell and back, with plenty of twists and turns.
Hollywood, Ending by John Green

September 22, 2026

Hollywood, Ending is the first fiction book that prolific YA author John Green has written in nine years. This time around, he's writing for an adult audience, which feels appropriate since his audience has continued to age. The story follows two young actors, Kai and Juniper, who star in the Andy Warhol biopic, giving them a sudden rush of intense fame that threatens to risk their private lives and relationships.
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister by Charles Spencer

September 22, 2026

Since her death on August 31, 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, has been the subject of many movies, documentaries, and books. The highly anticipated book Swan Song: Diana, My Sister by Charles Spencer recounts the story of the royal through the perspective of her brother Charles Spencer. He has been promising major reveals about Diana's marriage, which will certainly interest fans of the icon.
Damned If I Do by Alexandria Bellefleur

September 22, 2026

Queer author Alexandria Bellefleur has earned a reputation for writing romantic, moderately steamy books, mostly centering on LGBTQ+ characters, and Damned If I Do is the next one in her arsenal. This Bi4Bi story follows Effie, a woman who became a demon after sacrificing her soul for her husband. She moves on with Belphegor, prince of Hell, but she must get him to divorce her; she finds feelings sneaking back in as she tries to convince Finn to let her go.

An Unexpected Life: A Memoir by Gloria Steinem

September 22, 2026

The influential second-wave feminist activist Gloria Steinem tragically passed away on September 6, 2026. Her new memoir, An Unexpected Life, will be a great way to dive back into the life of the woman who spent her life fighting for rights. The book will reflect back on Steinem's childhood in Ohio, her decades of social activism, and her experience becoming a global feminist icon.
The French Illusion by John Grisham

September 29, 2026

John Grisham has been one of the biggest name thriller writers of the past decades, becoming a household name. His newest book, The French Illusion, is his next foray into the genre. The story will follow a Paris honeymoon that becomes a true nightmare when a newlywed couple gets kidnapped from the French countryside. If it's anything like his past books, it's bound to be a hit with readers.
Ply By Hernan Diaz

September 29, 2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hernan Diaz made his name with the novel Trust, and now he's back with a new dystopian sci-fi book. Set centuries in the future, an orphaned person becomes a "pincher" someone who steals electricity and sells it on the black market. This gritty novel will suck audiences into a whole new world.
The True Confessions Of First Lady Freeman By Deesha Philyaw

September 29, 2026

Deesha Philyaw is the award-winning author of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, and she's back with another twisty story that dives into organized religion and oppression. Scharise "Schar" Freeman is the wife of a powerful televangelist who is fifteen years older than her. As she's turning 40, she gets invited to the First Lady USA pageant, but it won't be smooth sailing. As she finds her place alongside the other pastors' wives, her past comes back to bite her.
Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean)

September 29, 2026

Fourth Wing fans have been clamoring at the bit to get more stories set within The Empyrean series, and now they're getting that, just not in the way they expected. Threshing Day is a companion to the book series with thirteen short stories focusing on different characters and their dragons during the Threshing Day event. While it isn't the fourth installment in the story, it's bound to thrill fans. Plus, the deluxe edition of the book includes illustrations and an extra story about Xaden.

Trad Wife by Sarah Langan

September 29, 2026

2026 has been the year of trad wife thriller and horror stories, and the next one to join the bunch is Trad Wife by Sarah Langan, which will be great for fans of the early 2026 releases Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke and Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer. The book follows a journalist named Jenny Kaplan who visits Black Swan Farm to cover trad wife Mia Wright, her husband, and children. However, things take a turn for the worse when Jenny realizes the family is hiding a terrifying secret.