Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is: Most
Anticipated Books Releasing in the Second Half of 2026 . I have been so focused on reading the books I own, or are already on my TBR, that I haven't been following new releases as closely as I normally would. So, here are the few that I am super excited about. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today.
Top Ten Tuesday-Most anticipated releases through October
July
Bookmarked for Love by Sarah Monzon-it's the third in the series. I have pre-ordered it and it will be here soon.
To Have and To Fold by Emma St. Clair-the last in the Sheet Cake romance series. I already have the ARC of it, but I am planning to purchase the paperback as soon as it releases (within the next few days!!!!)
The Bachelor Spy by Pepper Basham is the fifth (and I think final book) in her Freddie & Grace Mystery series.
August Twilight Tactics by Lynette Eason is the first in her newest series.
Things We Cannot Keep by Amanda Cox. All her books are standalones. By the time this one releases I will have read her to zero!
In A Word, Yes by Kit Tosello, this is her sophomore novel. I loved her first book, The Color of Home. Fatal Finale by Nancy Mehl is the third in her The Erin Delaney Mystery series. I have not read the first two, yet, but I will be able to binge the whole series once this one releases!
Through the Valley by Patricia Johns is the third in her The Amish of Shepherd's Hill series. I have read and enjoyed the first two and look forward to the conclusion of the series.
I am sure there are books coming out in September that I will want to read, but none are currently on my radar.
October
The Resurrection of Evania James by Jaime Jo Wright. All of her books are standalone novels as well. I have read most of them, but haven't read her Love Inspired, or her young adult novel yet.
The Sisterhood of Unlikely Friends by Sara Brunsvold. All of her books are also standalone novels I have read and loved each one she has written.
Updated to add, I read 6/10 of my most anticipated releases from the beginning of the year.
And, LOOK, exactly 10 on my list this week. It wasn't intentional, but pretty perfect, LOL! What books might I have missed for my list? What are you most looking forward to over the next few months?
What topic did you go with this week? I would love for you to share in the comments. To see what other topics our bookish friends are doing this week click on the image below.
Fatal Finale has a cool cover.
ReplyDeleteHere is our Top Ten Tuesday.
Astilbe, I agree!
DeleteYou seem to have plenty to look forward to
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your #TTT
Shelleyrae, Always, LOL!
DeleteI hope these will all work for you
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma!
DeleteBookmarked for Love sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteBree, I can't wait!
Deleteyes please, to all of the above!
ReplyDeleteCarrie, can't wait to see what you picked...and grow my TBR, LOL!
DeleteThe sisterhood of Unlikely Friends seems like it has a lot of potential.
ReplyDeleteMy good list: https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2026/06/ttt-anticipated-books-of-second-half-of.html
Anne, I really enjoy her books. Have a good week!
DeleteThese look good. My list is mainly my Netgalley shelf 🤣
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Emily, I understand, LOL!
DeleteBookmarked for Love looks so cute! I hope you enjoy reading all of these when you get the chance.
ReplyDeleteHere's my TTT for the week: https://readbakecreate.com/late-2026-most-anticipated-canadian-releases/
Thanks Pam!
DeleteThis looks like a nice line up. Enjoy them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Yvonne!
DeleteI really like the sound of July & August's book picks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline!
DeleteBookmarked For Love looks like the perfect book for us book lovers!! I hope you enjoy all of these when you get to them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leslie!
DeleteI know so many love Sarah's and Jaime's books! I'm sure they will be popular among many readers this week. Thanks so much for visiting my list, Cindy. :)
ReplyDeleteRiis, there is a reason so many love their books ;)
DeleteDefinitely going to need the Pepper Basham book -- kind of kicking myself that I didn't think to add it to my TTT list this week too. And I will probably read the Jaime Jo Wright book eventually too, when I am in a brave mood. Her books are amazing, but they sometimes creep me out a little too much!
ReplyDeleteRachel, I get it! I am fine with most of hers, but there are a few parts here and there...
DeleteBookmarked For Love looks really fun!
ReplyDeleteBree, I am excited for it.
DeleteSara Brunsvold is such a great author! My TTT https://www.ihopeyoudanceinlife.com/2026/06/most-anticipated-books-releasing-in.html
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I agree :)
DeleteWhat a solid list you have! I hope you enjoy them all upon release! And congrats on getting through 6/10 of your early 2026 list! Have a great rest of your week, Cindy :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Melis, you as well!
DeleteI REALLY need to read Amanda Cox already. Her books sound excellent. *Sigh* Same with Basham. *Sigh* So many books, so little time...
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
Susan, I totally understand. I have a list of authors I want to try that I made in 2024...sigh.
DeleteI've seen Bookmarked for Love on a lot of lists! Are the first two books in the series good?
ReplyDeleteI loved them both! They both have great humor.
DeleteI love the title for The Sisterhood of the Unlikely Friends. It sounds like found family, and I love found families!
ReplyDeleteHaze, me too!
DeleteLots of good choices here, Cindy. I love Sara Brunsvold's books.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carla, so do I!
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