Book You’ll Read in 2026

By: Emily Carrington

What is the first book you’re going to read this year?

For me, it’s almost always a re-read of a favorite book, be it a craft book, an urban fantasy novel, or a romance that I really enjoyed the year before. I like to start out my new year with a fierce focus on the things that went well the year before.

Last year, I started out my January by re-reading Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes. This book is an essential tool for any writer’s box of tricks, both because it builds on the book Save the Cat and because it brings a fresh and upbeat perspective to writing romance. I highly recommend this book.

This January, though, I’m taking a marketing class. It’s a class my publisher is providing for authors who need training in sharing their work with the world. So, this year, I will start out my January by learning something new and not reliving a high from 2025.

What book are you looking forward to reading or re-reading this January?