Reader tips and genre resources
- Essential books for romance readers.
- Romance tropes for neurodivergent readers.
- Goodreads has its finger on the genre trends we’ll likely see more of in 2026.
All things comics
- Blumhouse-Atomic Monster is developing Hannah Rose May’s sitcom The Exorcism at 1600 Penn.
- New comics and graphic novels for February.
- 6 comics and graphic novels for Studio Ghibli fans.
Love of hearing
- Libro.fm launches an annual subscription service.
- Spotify’s reported new feature syncs audiobooks with physical books, something I’ve often thought about doing, but never actually tried.
- The finalists for the Audi Award have been announced.
Interesting books
The Flower Bearers: A Memoir – Rachel Eliza Griffiths
On the day that Rachel Eliza Griffiths married her husband, novelist Salman Rushdie, her closest friend died unexpectedly. Eleven months later, Rushdie was attacked on stage by a man carrying a knife. Griffith’s memoir weaves these tragedies together as she mourns her friend, her husband’s health, and the person she was on her wedding day.
Featured in New York Times & The Washington Post
Essence – Gabriel Talent
Dan and Tama are two high school students who develop a friendship while spending their time rock climbing in the Mojave Desert. But as the year progresses and adulthood approaches, they find themselves torn apart by their own obligations and the different opportunities available to each of them. This will make a great book club choice with its discussions of class, friendship, and self-discovery.
Featured in The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post.
Speaking of worthwhile books, how many 2026 books have you picked up so far?
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