If you’re wondering what to read in 2026, you’re in the right place. Over Christmas and my birthday, I was gifted some amazing books that are now sitting on my TBR pile, and I honestly couldn’t be more excited to dive in.

This year’s reading list is a mix of cozy small-town romance, feel-good fiction, emotional contemporary reads, and a few books that push me outside my comfort zone. If you love cozy vibes, heartfelt stories, and discovering new authors, this 2026 reading list might give you plenty of inspiration.

If you’re wondering what to read in 2026, you’re in the right place. Over Christmas and my birthday, I was gifted some amazing books that are now sitting on my TBR pile, and I honestly couldn’t be more excited to dive in.

This year’s reading list is a mix of cozy small-town romance, feel-good fiction, emotional contemporary reads, and a few books that push me outside my comfort zone. If you love cozy vibes, heartfelt stories, and discovering new authors, this 2026 reading list might give you plenty of inspiration.