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Most Anticipated Books 2026

The biggest upcoming book releases of 2026 and 2027 — sorted by publication date so you never miss a launch.

From blockbuster thrillers and sweeping fantasy epics to debut literary fiction and groundbreaking non-fiction, these are the titles generating the most buzz ahead of release. Pre-order early to lock in the best prices and support your favorite authors from day one.

Biggest Series Continuations

These are the releases that millions of fans are actively waiting for — confirmed upcoming books in the biggest ongoing series.

January 2027

A Court of Thorns and Roses 7

Sarah J. Maas

Book 6 — forthcoming, January 2027

A Court of Thorns and Roses
Coming Soon

The Winds of Winter

George R.R. Martin

Book 6 — forthcoming

A Song of Ice and Fire
Coming Soon

A Dream of Spring

George R.R. Martin

Book 7 — planned finale

A Song of Ice and Fire
Coming Soon

Empyrean Book 4

Rebecca Yarros

Book 4 — forthcoming

Fourth Wing
Coming Soon

Empyrean Book 5

Rebecca Yarros

Book 5 — planned finale

Fourth Wing
Coming Soon

Mistborn Era 3 Book 1

Brandon Sanderson

Era 3 — forthcoming, set in a modern industrial world

Mistborn
Coming Soon

Stormlight Archive Book 6

Brandon Sanderson

Book 6 — begins Arc 2, new protagonist focus

The Stormlight Archive
November 2026

The Last King of Faerie

Cassandra Clare

The Wicked Powers Book 1 — November 2026

The Shadowhunter Chronicles
Coming Soon

Book of Souls

Diana Gabaldon

Book 10 — concluding volume, forthcoming

Outlander
Coming Soon

Red God

Pierce Brown

Book 7 — planned finale

Red Rising
Coming Soon

From Blood and Ash Book 7

Jennifer L. Armentrout

Book 7 — forthcoming

Blood and Ash
Coming Soon

The Inheritance Games Book 6

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Book 6 — forthcoming

The Inheritance Games
Coming Soon

The Doors of Stone

Patrick Rothfuss

Book 3 — the long-awaited conclusion to Kvothe's story; no release date announced

The Kingkiller Chronicle
Coming Soon

Children of Anguish and Anarchy

Tomi Adeyemi

Book 3 — The trilogy conclusion

Legacy of Orïsha
Coming Soon

The Thorn of Emberlain

Scott Lynch

Book 4 — Long-anticipated; publication date not yet announced

Gentleman Bastard Sequence

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