Looking for the perfect holiday read? Here’s our pick of some of the hottest upcoming titles of 2026 – from celebrity tell-alls to high brow fantasy to journalistic deep dives, you’ll find a perfect literary companion for your next Karma adventure.
1. Isles of the Emberdark
Over the next two decades, robot assistants and quantum computers will reshape our lives. Mustafa Suleyman, a key figure in the technological revolution, argues that the rapid proliferation of these technologies will bring unprecedented prosperity, alongside significant risks. While these innovations promise to transform the way we live, work, and govern, we are largely unprepared for their impact. This essential guide will equip you with the knowledge to understand and navigate the next phase of digitisation.
— Brandon Sanderson
2. Love Song
Bestselling romance author Elle Kennedy returns with a heartfelt standalone about rekindled love amidst the pine-fringed backdrop of Lake Tahoe, blending warmth, wit and emotional depth in equal measure.
— Elle Kennedy
3. Liar’s Dice
Debut novelist Juliet Faithfull delivers a 1970s Brazil coming-of-age story of twin sisters pulled apart by political turmoil, a narrative of resilience and hope that has already captured early buzz.
— Juliet Faithfull
4. Other Worlds Than These
King’s long-teased return to the Talisman universe completes the trilogy, weaving horror, myth and multiverse adventure in a sprawling, genre-defining finale.
— Stephen King
5. London Falling
Acclaimed narrative nonfiction from Keefe explores the underbelly of Britain’s capital — crime, history and hidden power – with the meticulous reporting that has defined his work.
— Patrick Radden Keefe
6. Famesick
In her forthcoming memoir, Dunham turns her unflinching gaze inward on fame, illness and identity, promising raw self-portraiture and sharp cultural observation.
— Lena Dunham
7. The Midnight Train
Haig’s new novel blends speculative elements with intimate emotion, inviting readers aboard a metaphysical journey that feels both strange and deeply human.
— Matt Haig
8. The Book of Birds
Acclaimed nature writer Robert Macfarlane & beloved illustrator Jackie Morris team up once again with a richly illustrated ode to avian life: a book that feels like a field journal cum loving elegy to our feathered friends.
— Robert Macfarlane
9. Piper at the Gates of Dusk
The master of dystopian fantasy offers another imaginative leap, blending lyrical prose and impressive world building with mythic resonance in a story that lingers long after the final page.
— Patrick Ness
Non-Fiction Reads
10. Son of Nobody
Best known for Life of Pi, Martel’s upcoming novel, a retelling of the Trojan War, promises philosophical depth and fable-like narrative. A meditation on identity and belonging.
— Yann Martel
