Have you made your 2026 New Year’s resolutions yet? If you’re like me, and most avid readers, your list contains just one item: read more. I’ve savored the best books of 2025, including Flesh by David Szalay and The Wedding People by Alison Espach, but now I’m looking ahead to books scheduled for release in 2026. Oprah Daily is making planning my 2026 reads easier with its list of the Most Anticipated Books of 2026.
Released this week like a Christmas gift that keeps on giving, Oprah Daily chose 31 books readers can look forward to diving into in the coming year. If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers, and who isn’t, you’ll likely join me in pre-ordering Helpless by Jessica Knoll.
Scheduled for publication on July 7, 2026, the highly anticipated thriller from Knoll, a New York Times bestselling author known for her acclaimed debut novel Luckiest Girl Alive, is "centered on Faye Heron and her tense reunion with a former love that spirals into danger and mystery. The book blends suspense, relationship drama, and dark twists that have readers buzzing ahead of its release."
Known for her character-driven thrillers, New York Times bestselling author Jessica Knoll is a former senior editor at Cosmopolitan magazine and a former features editor at Self. The native New Yorker, now a full-time writer, is also the author of Bright Young Women and The Favorite Sister. Luckiest Girl Alive was adapted into a Netflix film starring Mila Kunis.
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Why Helpless Made Oprah Daily’s List
View this post on InstagramOprah Daily’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026 list highlights titles readers are most excited about across genres. Editors praise Helpless for its compelling premise and Knoll’s skill at crafting psychological intrigue, making it a standout among next year’s upcoming releases. Oprah Daily describes 2026’s lineup as filled with literary heavyweights and megastars who are finally putting pen to page.
2026 isn’t even here yet, but there are already so many exciting reads to look forward to. Drop a comment below to share the books you're most excited to read next year.
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