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Newcomers. The best of the new books, reviewed by our editors
Fruit Fly (2026)
In his adult debut, Fruit Fly, author Josh Silver (previously known for HappyHead) brings a sharp, unsettling perspective to the contemporary thriller. The novel centers on Mallory Maddox, a once-lauded novelist paralyzed by protracted writer’s block, who resolves her creative deficit by co-opting the life of a young gay man navigating homelessness, addiction, and severe mental distress. What follows is an increasingly volatile descent into the ethics of exploitation and literary ownership. For readers who devoured R.F. Kuang’s Yellowface and found themselves hungry for another lacerating examination of modern cultural appropriation within the publishing ecosystem, Silver’s dark satire delivers with considerable bite.
Big Little Truths (2026)
Big Little Truths serves as Liane Moriarty’s long-awaited sequel to her 2014 publishing phenomenon, Big Little Lies. A decade has elapsed since the fateful events at Pirriwee High, finding Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie navigating a shifting domestic landscape dominated by adolescent progeny, marital erosion, and aging relatives—punctuated, naturally, by the arrival of an anonymous severed finger in the mail. With this return to her trademark idiom, the Australian novelist demonstrates her enduring facility for psychological acuity, dry wit, and propulsive narrative momentum.
The Secrets We Hide (2026)
In this second installment of her North Falls series, following last year’s widely discussed We Are All Guilty Here, Karin Slaughter returns to the claustrophobic confines of small-town crime. Here, local sheriff Emmy Clifton investigates a brutal domestic homicide alongside her estranged, no-nonsense sister, former federal agent Jude Archer. What surfaces is a familiar yet potent brew for the genre: buried family rot, systemic corruption, generational trauma, and unflinching grit.
The Unknown (2026)
Set in 1933 Oxford, Mississippi, The Calamity Club follows three unlikely allies—an outspoken orphan, a sharp-witted bookkeeper, and a resilient local—as they uncover dark institutional secrIn The Unknown, suspense veteran Riley Sager (The Only One Left) deploys his characteristic penchant for the uncanny with mixed atmospheric effect. The premise unfolds thusly: In 1926, the constituents of a remote Vermont island commune dedicated to spirit mediums vanished without a trace, leaving behind only five dresses suspended from a single bough. A century later, a cinematic production unit arrives to dramatize the unsolved enigma—whereupon esoteric carvings materialize, and the customary unraveling ensues. Sager remains a practiced hand at orchestrating high-concept genre mechanics. Readers would do well to steel themselves for the inevitable reversals.
In The Unknown, suspense veteran Riley Sager (The Only One Left) deploys his characteristic penchant for the uncanny with mixed atmospheric effect. The premise unfolds thusly: In 1926, the constituents of a remote Vermont island commune dedicated to spirit mediums vanished without a trace, leaving behind only five dresses suspended from a single bough. A century later, a cinematic production unit arrives to dramatize the unsolved enigma—whereupon esoteric carvings materialize, and the customary unraveling ensues. Sager remains a practiced hand at orchestrating high-concept genre mechanics. Readers would do well to steel themselves for the inevitable reversals.
In Stormy Weather (2026)
An electric rivals-to-lovers STEM romance set against a chaotic Florida hurricane season, In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto pairs high-adrenaline storm chasing with sharp banter and undeniable heat. When brilliant meteorologist Dr. Quincy Monroe is forced to team up with her long-time academic rival—and best friend's older brother—Sebastian Dunn, professional tension quickly turns into an irresistible slow burn. Smart, funny, and deeply satisfying, this 5-star contemporary romance is the ultimate summer read.
Every Version of You (2026)
In Every Version of You by Natalie Messier, thirty-two-year-old corporate lawyer Joey Vasquez dies in a car crash after an agonizing dinner with her unrequited crush, Elijah, and her obnoxious former classmate, Alex. Waking up in purgatory, she is given the ultimate do-over: return to eighteen with all her memories to win Elijah’s heart and fix her past. However, her master plan unravels as she finds herself unexpectedly falling for Alex, forcing her to realize the destiny she spent a lifetime chasing might be the wrong one.
The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy (2026)
Brigitte Knightley returns to the sprawling fantasy landscape of the Tīendoms with a razor-sharp sequel that proves why she is a powerhouse in modern romantasy. Following the viral success of her debut novel, The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy, this highly anticipated continuation deepens the intricate worldbuilding while dialing up the emotional intensity. Knightley masterfully balances a high-stakes conspiracy with the electric, reluctant attraction pulling her two fiercely opposing protagonists together, delivering a fantasy romance that feels both grand in scale and delightfully intimate.
Getting Away with Murder (2026)
In Getting Away with Murder, #1 New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena delivers a tense thriller about the deadly costs of maintaining an opulent lifestyle. When disastrous debts threaten to bankrupt Jill and Ted Westcott and strip away their prized Brooklyn Heights brownstone, they panic. Refusing to downsize, the couple devises a cold-blooded plan: murder Ted’s wealthy brother to secure his massive inheritance before loan sharks come collecting.
The Romance Revival (2026)
The Romance Revival stands out as a unique, ambitious triumph in contemporary fiction that successfully bridges high-concept drama with deeply human romance. While the sci-fi elements add a refreshing layer of intrigue, it is the electric chemistry and emotional growth between Emery and Luca that truly anchor the story
Yesteryear (2026)
In Yesteryear Caro Claire Burke, every flat-lay aesthetic hides a simmering rage, making this high-concept page-turner a razor-sharp commentary on curating identity in the digital age. Natalie's journey from cottagecore queen to pioneer drudge unravels with ferocious wit, probing the chasm between online personas and raw human desperation