We take a look at some of the books that are set to be released next year…
Land by Maggie O’Farrell: off the back of the immense success of Hamnet, which has recently been transformed into a film, the author returns with a new novel set in Ireland. Set to be released on the 2nd of June, it offers a portrait of a family navigating a legacy of upheaval and loss with love and hope.
A Killer in Paradise by Tom Hindle: the Sunday Times best selling author returns with his latest murder mystery on the 15th January. When five old friends are invited by Abigail Blythe to the launch of her luxury hotel in the Costa Rican rainforest, they jump at the chance – but what they don’t know is that secrets and murder are afoot…
Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi: from the author of ‘Faebound’ comes this new reimagining of the iconic Egyptian queen which aims to counter the accusations made against her. It is set to be published on the 26th February.
Three Summers by Karen Swan: the author returns with a brand new love story that is brings to life the story of Rafaella Parisi who is forced to make a decision between the life that she has already built for herself or fight for the life that she could have had. It is set to be published on the 26th February 2026.
Rasputin: And The Downfall of the Romanovs by Antony Beevor: for his latest book, Antony Beevor, delves deep into the world of Rasputin and how he managed to worm his way into the last Tsar’s inner circle and was instrumental in the dramatic downfall of the Romanov dynasty. It is set to be published on the 12th March 2026.
Innamorata by Ava Reid: this first volume in the author’s new House of Teeth duology is set to be published on the 17th March 2026. This gothic fantasy is about necromancy, vengeance, and soul-consuming love. It follows on from her previous novels A Study in Drowning and Lady Macbeth.
The Lost Voices of Pompeii: The Final Day in Seven Lives by Jess Venner: in this book, readers will get to relive the final day in Pompeii in this immersive story, based on the city’s real residents. Drawing on latest archaeological discoveries, Dr Jess Venner brings the ancient streets to life through the eyes of those who lived, worked, loved and ultimately met their fate in Pompeii. It is set to be published on the 23rd April.
This Immortal Heart by Jennifer Saint: the author’s latest novel re-examining Greek myths, follows the relationship between Aphrodite and Ares as the two opposing deities find themselves drawn to each other against all odds. It is set to be published on the 4th June.