The Top Ten Tuesday prompt this week from That Artsy Reader Girl is "Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2026." Here are ten fifteen books I know are coming between January and June that I am interested in!
Some of them are from traditional publishers, some are from small presses, and some are indie. Some have release dates, and some don't. Some are from authors I have read many things by, and some are new to me. Also, some I can find cover art for, and some I can't. For the books that have Amazon pages already, I've linked the titles to those.
Scars of the Revolution by Megan Soja (January 6) -- Christian historical fiction, American Revolution, book 3 in a series
Calculated Risk by Tara Grace Ericson (January 12) -- Christian romantic suspense, contemporary, book 5 in a series
Forged in Shadows by Kendra Warden (January 12) -- Christian romantic suspense, contemporary, book 4 in a series
Assassins Rise by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz (January 13) -- young adult, Christian fantasy, three-book omnibus
The Candy Touch by Donna Marie Tyree (January 13) -- early chapter book, Christian junior fiction, fantasy, book 1 in a series
On Living Stone by Heather Kaufman (January 20) -- Christian historical fiction, biblical fiction, book 3 in a series
Braving Fiery Waters by Sarah Hanks (January 21) -- Christian time travel fiction, dual timeline, book 2 in a series
Head over Wheels by B. R. Goodwin (February 2) -- Christian romance, contemporary, book 2 in a series
Even if We Last by Molly Barlowe (February 17) -- Christian romance, contemporary, book 3 in a series
The Songbird by Carrie Cotten (March 3) -- Christian historical fiction, medieval setting, book 5 in a series
Ashes to Ashes by Hannah Hood Lucero (Spring) -- Christian suspense
Miley's Guide to Being Popular by Alyssa Casanova (Spring) -- Christian middle grade fiction
Skeletons We Find by Chelsea Michelle [A. M. Heath, and Amanda Tero] (Spring) -- Christian cozy mystery, part of a series
More than Fine by Kim Griffin (June) -- Christian romantic fiction
Sani: The German Medic by Aubrey Reiss Taylor (June) -- Christian historical fiction
I am finishing this very late at night, so probably won't get to other people's TTT lists until tomorrow. If you do happen to see this -- are any of these books on your list? Have you read other books by these authors?



May you enjoy them all!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lydia!
DeleteI haven't heard of any of these. I hope you enjoy them!
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
Susan, well, glad I could put them on your radar :-) Thanks!
DeleteGreat list! I recently read a book by BR Goodwin and I look forward to reading more by her.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindy! Which one did you read? I've read Forget Me Knot and Southern Snow so far.
DeleteSkeletons We Find sounds promising.
ReplyDeleteI'm reading the first book in that series right now, Hours We Regret, and really liking it :-) I'm not always super into cozy mysteries, but this feels almost like a '90s TV series, like comfort TV mysteries, if that makes sense?
DeleteYou have some really interesting books on your list. Scars of the Revolution is stunning. I will definitely have to check it out. I hope you love all these books when you are able to get to them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by, Nicole! I hope so too :-) Glad I could put Megan Soja's books on your radar! She plans to release the fourth (and final) book in that series this fall.
DeleteI hope you enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your #TTT
Thanks, Shelleyrae!
DeleteI will probably read Scars of the Revolution at some point!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, how fun! I hope we both enjoy it :-)
DeleteThese are all new to me but I hope you enjoy them!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lindsi! Glad I could "introduce" you to them a little :-)
DeleteOoo, I love this list! I didn't know Lucero had another one coming, and I see several authors I've heard of but haven't picked up yet. I might need to try reading their books soon. I have Soja's new one on my TTT too, but also keep hearing about Tara Grace Ericson and Warden's upcoming releases which is exciting.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, I know -- Hannah Hood Lucero is a book-writing machine! I am glad publishing is not a race because I would not win against her, lol.
DeleteSo many great books coming out this year!