JANUARY 2026
20th Jan: A Hole in the Sky (The Arkship Trilogy, Book 1) – Peter F. Hamilton | New, coming of age trilogy where life on a generation ship takes a turn for the worst when the delicate cycle of life is disturbed… A great read for fans of Alastair Reynolds and Miles Cameron. From Britain’s biggest science fiction author and international bestselling. Science-Fiction
27th Jan: Way of the Walker – Salinee Goldenberg | Return to the Thai-inspired world of Suyoram in this vicious follow up to 2024’s The Last Phi Hunter, exploring mythology, colonialism, and feminine rage. A perfect read for fans of Iron Widow and The Sword of Kaigen. Fantasy
Representation: South East Asian FMC, South East Asian MMC, Queer/bisexual FMC, lesbian supporting characters. Author: Biracial South East Asian and white, bisexual
FEBRUARY 2026
10th Feb: A Day of Breath – Darby Cox | Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Mistborn in this dark and imaginative coming of age adventure filled with demons and religious conspiracy, A Day of Breath is a perfect read for fans of Naomi Novik and N.K. Jemisin. Fantasy
Representation: Black FMC, Black MMC, Nonbinary supporting character Author: Biracial Black and white
24th Feb: Sentient [Symbiote, Book II] – Michael Nayak | Extinction Horizon meets Contagion in this sequel to 2025’s sci-fi thriller Symbiote, where the biological threat has escaped the South Pole and is now wreaking havoc upon Antarctica. Science-Fiction
Representation: Lesbian couple Author: South Asian POC
MARCH 2026
17th March: Shake Out the Ghosts – Al Hess | A beautifully funny and deeply moving contemporary queer romance with a magical twist, the perfect next read for fans of TJ Klune and Ashley Poston. Fantasy
Representation: Trans F/t/M MMC, Nonbinary MMC, queer Latina supporting character, Nonbinary supporting characters Author: Trans, queer
24th March: The Dead Man’s Empire – W.P. Wiles | The Lies of Locke Lamora meets The Whitcher in an innovative grimdark fantasy, with expansive world-building, powerful female characters and political intrigue, for fans of Brandon Sanderson and Scott Lynch. The follow up to the award winning The Last Blade Priest. Fantasy
APRIL 2026
14th April: First Mage on the Moon – Cameron Johnston | A high stakes and innovative space fantasy, where wizards race to be the first on the moon – also known as the land of the gods. A fast paced read perfect for fans of Adrian Tchaikovsky. Fantasy
28th April: The Violently Departed – Sarah J. Daley | A finalist for the 2022 Compton Crook award, Sarah blends crime fiction and dark academia to create a fast paced fantasy novel perfect for fans of An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson. Fantasy
MAY 2026
12th May: Moon Over Brendle – Jeff Noon | Magical contemporary fantasy meets fantastical memoir in the new novel from a cult favourite, Jeff Noon. A rich and engaging coming-of-age story for fans of Never Let Me Go and Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Fantasy
26th May: Ascension (Paperback) – S.T. Gibson | Now in paperback: the hotly anticipated and spellbinding sequel from the international bestselling author of Evocation, where Rhys steps into his new role as High Priest… A magical read for lovers of traditional urban fantasy. Fantasy
Representation: Gay MMC, Bisexual MMC, Black FMC, Polyamorous relationship Author: queer
JUNE 2026
9th June: The Captain’s Daughter (The Arkship Trilogy, Book 2) – Peter F. Hamilton | From an internationally bestselling author comes the second book in the sweeping, never before seen in paperback Arkship trilogy, perfect for readers of Adrian Tchaikovsky and Alastair Reynolds. Science-Fiction
23rd June: Hunt the Ever Wild – S. E. Kiser | A fantasy standalone combining the gaslamp fantasy of C. L. Polk’s Witchmark with the slow-burn rivals-to-lovers romance of Isabel Agajanian’s Modern Divination and the whimsy of Howl’s Moving Castle. Fantasy
Representation: Bisexual MMC Author: trans/non-binary (all pronouns)
JULY 2026
14th July: The Mortal Trials – Megan Shunmugan | From debut author Megan Shunmugam comes a dark and spicy epic romantasy, perfect for fans of ACOTAR and From Blood and Ash. First book in a proposed duology with a cliffhanger ending… Fantasy
Representation: undisclosed POC protagonist Author: South Asian POC, Born in Durban, South Africa
AUGUST 2026
SEPTEMBER 2026
22nd Sept: Worry Box – Chris Panatier | The Omen meets A Head Full of Ghosts in this haunted-house horror story with a mysterious twist from celebrated voice in horror, Chris Panatier. Horror