Welcome to this week's edition of Top Ten Tuesday which is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week the theme is Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2026
I am pretty sure most of us could do at least 20 books that we are looking forward to but the rules say ten. I am sure when I visit other posts I will find even more books that I wish I had included on the list! It happens every year.
The Hobart Hotel by Mary-Lou Stephens (March) - I have enjoyed Mary-Lou Stephens previous books and I think this one sounds good too!
The Model Murder by Amanda Hampson (April) - This is the fourth book in the fabulous Tea Ladies mystery series set in the late 1960s in Sydney
Start at the End by Emma Grey (April) - I read both of Emma Grey's previous books last year and gave them both 5/5 stars. I have high hopes for this book!
Hot Chocolate on Thursday by Michiko Aoyama (February) - I have read a couple of this author's books now. In the first one there was one element which annoyed me but I was charmed by the second one. This is the start of a series!
A Far-Flung Life by M L Stedman (March) - It's been 13 years since M L Stedman's debut novel, The Light Between Oceans, was released! I was very surprised when I saw that she finally had a new novel coming out.
Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See (June) - I am always excited at the prospect of a new Lisa See book.
Before I Knew I Loved You by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (May) - This is the sixth book in the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series.
Don't Brake My Heart by Leonie Mack (June) - I really enjoyed the first book in this series, Head Over Wheels, so I am looking forward to this one
The French House Share by Gillian Harvey (January) - Gillian Harvey has become an auto-read author for me over the last couple of years.
The Astral Library by Kate Quinn (February) - I have absolutely loved the last few Kate Quinn novels I have read. Excited for this one!
Are you excited for any of these books?
I have The Astral Library on my list too, only one crossover! Hope you get to read and enjoy all these.
ReplyDeleteI've seen it on a lot of lists!
DeleteI did see that Stedman was finally releasing a new book. I loved The Light Between the Oceans so it will be interesting to see how people react to this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your #TTT
I did not realize there was a new Lisa See book coming out!
ReplyDeleteI have a proof copy of A Far-Flung Life. I've read Kate Quinn's historical novels but I'm not sure about this new one. I think I'll wait to see what you think.
ReplyDeleteThe French House Share looks cute.
ReplyDeleteHere is our Top Ten Tuesday.
I need to catch up on Kawaguchi's series asap.
ReplyDeleteI need to add Before I Knew I Loved You to my TBR!
ReplyDeleteThe Astral Library is on my list too! I really like how The Model Murder looks 😊.
ReplyDeleteIf you'd like to visit, here's my TTT: https://thebooklorefairyreads.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/top-ten-tuesday-the-most-anticipated-books-releasing-in-the-first-half-of-2026/
~ Marwah @ The Booklore Fairy
Oh! A new Lisa See book! 🙌
ReplyDeleteAnonymous is me… Carol @ ReadingLadies 🥂📚
DeleteA new Lisa See? Yay. I love her writing and story-telling.
ReplyDeleteHot Chocolate on Thursday looks like it could be an interesting read. I hope you enjoy all of these.
ReplyDeletePam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/my-most-anticipated-canadian-2026-releases-january-june/
The Model Murder looks good! I hope you enjoy all on your list!
ReplyDeleteI didn't have The Astral Library on my list until I saw it on so many lists today. Now I have to have it. It's on my wishlist. Hope you enjoy your books when you get a chance to read them.
ReplyDeletereally looking forward to The Astral Library! My TTT
ReplyDeleteA 6th Before the Coffee Gets Cold? Idk. The last one was weak. I'll probably listen to this one though because I've loved the series. Astral Library seems to be a huge hit with TTT-ers today. And a new Lisa See? I'll check it out!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I didn't know Lisa See had a new one coming out! That one's definitely going on my TBR list. Thanks for the heads-up.
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT!