From historical fiction to sci-fi, romance to literary masterpieces, non-fiction and memoir —2026 has been a great year for publishing.

Amazon Books editors came together to crown their favorite books of 2026 so far, and we asked them about the top picks in this digital exclusive.

Reviews of notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

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‘Tis the season for reflecting on a well-read year. So, after all that reading, which books are we still thinking about now? The truth is, the best book of the year is deeply personal to every reader.

With a panel of celebrated authors—including Jason Reynolds and Jenny Han—TIME presents the most influential YA books ...

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We asked several Chicago-based historians and authors to recommend one history-minded book — non-fiction, fiction — that every American should read before Labor Day. Matthew Briones, associate ...

Stressed about your finances? Discover the best budgeting books to read now to transform your money mindset, eliminate debt, and build a secure savings plan.

The best book trilogies of all time include fantasy ones like His Dark Materials and Mistborn alongside intense ...