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1. King Sorrow by Joe Hill

Six associates make a lethal take care of a dragon in King Sorrow, Joe Hill’s first novel in virtually 10 years. We comply with Arthur, Gwen, Colin, Donna, Van and Allie over the course of 4 many years as they’re compelled to decide on a brand new sufferer for King Sorrow each Easter – or face dying themselves.

This is really a monster of a novel in each measurement and scope, however I nonetheless may simply have spent one other 900 pages on this world.

So a lot so, two of my bookish targets for 2026 are to learn extra of Joe Hill’s books and to provide the King Sorrow audiobook a go; it actually seems like a narrative I’ll wish to revisit every year.

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2. The Strength of the Few by James Islington

The Will of the Many by James Islington was one in all my high three reads of final 12 months, so it’s completely no shock to me that The Strength of the Few is up there this 12 months.

With this being a sequel, there is not a lot I can say concerning the plot with out spoiling it, however this was fast-paced (regardless of clocking in at over 700 pages), thrilling and stuffed with gasp-worthy moments – all the things an excellent sequel ought to be.

It’s protected to say I’ve excessive hopes for guide three…

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3. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Project Hail Mary follows Ryland Grace, the only real survivor on a determined, last-chance mission to avoid wasting Earth — besides he doesn’t understand it but. We meet Ryland as he wakes up from a really lengthy sleep and realises he’s completely alone… and tens of millions of miles from residence.

As his recollections begin to return, he units out to discover a option to save humanity from extinction. This is sci-fi, with emphasis on the sci. Don’t be postpone although, as a result of whereas there’s loads of scientific language and phrases, it’s written in an accessible and infrequently humorous manner.

The novel is cut up into the current day and Ryland’s recollections of life earlier than being despatched to house. I used to be so invested in Ryland’s story, and I nonetheless take into consideration the ending of this guide on a regular basis. You can catch me on the cinema for the opening weekend of the movie adaptation subsequent 12 months!

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4. Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

Anyone who is aware of me has already heard about how a lot I really like Dungeon Crawler Carl. I may truthfully discuss all of it day, however all I’ll say right here is it is a few man named Carl, and his cat Donut, who enter a lethal, sport show-like dungeon after an alien takeover of Earth.

It feels actually enjoyable and contemporary, and it took no time in any respect for me to start out rooting for all the characters. I might additionally extremely suggest the audiobook, narrated by Jeff Hayes.

There are seven books within the sequence thus far, with one other considered on the best way in 2026. In different phrases, it is a good time to leap on the bandwagon and see what the hype is all about.

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5. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Atmosphere is a love story set in opposition to the backdrop of the Nineteen Eighties house shuttle program. It follows Joan Goodwin, an astrophysics professor who finds love, friendship and rivalry whereas coaching to turn out to be an astronaut. But then, on a mission in December 1984, all the things adjustments right away.

As an enormous fan of each romance and science fiction, I had excessive expectations going into this. Luckily, it didn’t disappoint. Joan’s relationships are complicated, and the facet characters are so fleshed out they really really feel like actual individuals. I’m not somebody who tends to cry lots whereas studying, however this guide had me in tears on a number of events, and I couldn’t cease interested by the ending for weeks.

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