THE BOOKS MAKING WAVES IN 2026 New Worlds, New Romances, New Thrills
This year is shaping up to be a thrilling one for book lovers, with a lineup of releases that promises everything from heart-pounding thrillers and epic fantasy sagas to swoon-worthy romances and inventive speculative fiction. Whether you’re a longtime fan eagerly awaiting sequels to your favorite series or you’re hunting for fresh voices and new adventures, there’s something on the horizon for every reader. The best part is that some of these have already hit the shelves! Magic and Epic Fantasy “The Ballad of Falling Dragons” by Sarah A. Parker: The highly anticipated sequel to “When the Moon Hatched,” this continuation promises more danger, magic, romance, and dragons. If you loved the first installment’s heady blend of myth and emotion, this will likely pull you back into its world. Release Date: April 28, 2026 “Burn of the Everflame” (“Kindred’s Curse,” Book 4) by Penn Cole: War looms, alliances are fragile, and enemies threaten extinction. For fans SPINACH ARTICHOKE PIZZA
of sweeping fantasy sagas with high stakes and heartbreak, this feels like a true epic. Release Date: July 14, 2026 “Red God” (“Red Rising Saga,” Book 7) by Pierce Brown: This is the next chapter in an intense sci‑fi/fantasy saga. If you crave dystopian worlds, political tension, and cosmic-scale stakes, this might be your jam! Release Date: Jan. 1, 2026 Romance and Contemporary Vibes “The Night We Met” (Book 2 in the “Say You’ll Remember Me” series) by Abby Jimenez: This one sounds like a feel‑good romance with humor, realistic struggles, and the messy, beautiful
circumstance. You can expect tension, banter, and a romance that builds under pressure. Release Date: Feb. 24, 2026 Thrillers and Mystery “The Astral Library” by Kate Quinn: For readers who love a dash of mystery and intrigue mixed with imaginative or historical elements, this one feels like a story where secrets lurk among dusty shelves and old volumes. Release Date: Feb. 17, 2026 “Victorious” (“Villains,” Book 3) by V.E. Schwab: If you enjoy morally gray characters, tension, and stories that don’t promise neat fairy‑tale endings, this could be a darkly compelling pick. Release Date: Jan. 1, 2026
unpredictability of relationships. Release Date: March 31, 2026
“And Now, Back to You” (“Heartstrings,” Book 2) by B.K. Borison: In this “when‑opposites‑attract” story, two meteorologists are thrown together by
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Ingredients • 1 loaf frozen bread dough
• 7 oz artichoke hearts, chopped • Several handfuls of fresh spinach • Pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp garlic herb spreadable cheese • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Directions
1. Thaw dough according to package directions and let it rise for 2 hours. 2. Preheat oven to 450 F. 3. Coat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with non-stick spray, then gently stretch dough to fit. 4. Spread garlic herb cheese evenly across the entire dough layer. 5. Sprinkle mozzarella and Gruyere cheeses evenly over dough, reserving a small amount of each. 6. As the topping, scatter chopped artichoke hearts, followed by a layer of torn spinach leaves, and then the reserved cheeses. Add black pepper to taste. 7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and crisp.
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