Idk if its just me, but this post took way quickly to put together so idk where all the authors are hiding this year? There are pretty fantabulous books though so without any rambling, let’s get into it!

Wait, you can also watch this post in video format and all attention would be appreciated because I’m vain <3<3

books

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JANUARY

Fated Skates by Victoria Schade (13 January): i’m back in my skating era because to a gay show that I definitely haven’t watched and that’s all I have to say at this time

Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez (13 January): Rebecca Ross loves this author and I will listen to everything that woman says

Next Level Love by Shameez Patel (20 January): Shameez please whack me over the head with a brick, I deserve it for being so behind ~hides in shame~

Half His Age by Jeanette McCurdy (20 January): ofc I have her memoir and haven’t read it but I have FOMO and will be just as excited as the internet about this book!!!

FEBRUARY

The Which Word by Catriona Ross (February): my favourite publisher has a new adult sexy urban  fantasy coming out and I will be counting down the days *insert heart eyes*

Legacy of Obsidian & Dawn of the Empress by Catriona Ross & Nerine Dorman (February): couldn’t tell you all that much but I’m so very here for this fabulous duo and look forward to ignoring the world for however many days when I have a copy in my hands!

Love Me Tomorrow by Emiko Jean (3 February): this author is still on my TBR but we all know I have a soft-spot for YA romance and this book plays with time so count me in

Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood (10 February): nobody talk to me until I have this book in my hands I NEEDED IT YESTERDAY!!!!!

Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett (17 February): yes yes the obvious but hello cats I NEED THIS BOOK?!

And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison (24 February): another obvious but I have a feeling this author is going to do things for me and apparently meteorologists are falling in love in this book YES PLS

Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi (24 February): lol I think this was on my list last year and its obviously been pushed back but the excitement remains folks!

MARCH

No Matter What by Cara Bastone (3 March): really enjoy this author’s writing style and I know the whole internet will be talking about her next book. I’m ofc too easily influenced and will also be reading it

You with the Sad Eyes: A Memoir by Christina Applegate (3 March): idk when the last time I put non-fiction on my list but I love celebriy memoirs and Christina is brilliant so ofc I want it in my life!!!

Hell’s Heart by Alexis Hall (10 March): excuse you queer sci-fi Moby Dick retelling I AM SO READY FOR THIS BOOK!!!!!!

How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh (10 March): the girlies I typically trust on Booktok told me this author is great and I never won’t be interested in a romance book about writers. That’s all the explanation we need.

Heiress of Nowhere by Stacey Lee (17 March): fantasy book set at the sea with romance and orcas? Idk man, she speaks to me!

You Did Nothing Wrong by C.G. Drews (17 March): sooooo happy that Cait is blowing up the internet and I’m petrified to read her new books but very much here for it!

Innamorata by Ava Reid (17 March): sue me I’m behind on this author’s books but I will be excited for their gothic books every year,,,

APRIL

The Gravewood by Kelly Andrew (7 April): hello to this glorious YA vampire from a really great author, need I say much else?

The Name Game by Beth O’Leary (7 April): I’m ashamedly behind on Ms Beth’s books lately and then the sysnopsis tells me that both love interests in this book have the same name?!?! I’m certainly intrigued.

Unbound by Peyton Corinne (7 April): please bury me with this cover when I leave this earth because WHAT ON EARTH HOW DARE SHE?!?! I’m also here for angsty yearning so I’ll be seated.

Never After by Alexis Hall (7 April): I will be reading allll the historical romance that Alexis puts out and apparently the gays are grieiving in this book so I’ll be preparing the tissues…

The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn (7 April): welcome to another episode of the Booktok girlies I trust telling me this author is great hence I wanna read it,,, let’s hope my instincts are right

Release Me by Tahereh Mafi (7 April): have I read book one in this series? The answer is no so I guess I’ll be binging when this comes out.

The Escape Game by Marissa Meyer & Tamara Moss (7 April): an escape room themes game show YA mystery that’s co-written by Marissa Meyer? Oh yes I’m hear for it.

Happy Ending by Chloe Liese (14 April): I don’t have words for how excited I am about my fave’s next book and it’s best friends to lovers GIVE IT TO ME RACHEL!!!! 

Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell (14 April): didn’t expect to see this author back on shelves but she’s writing adult romances and why not?

I Could Give You the Moon by Ann Liang (14 April): no need to wonder, no I haven’t. But my senses are out on this series (?) so let’s give it a shot.

The Antiquarian’s Object of Desire by India Holton (21 April): I’m a few behind on her books but omg I’m obsessed and I have absolutely ZERO doubt that I will love this book that has fake hating and ghosts OH YES

Auden by Peter Ackroyd (28 April): recently stumbled upon this author who is obsessed with literary figures (relatable) and he’s writing about my fave? I’m so ready.

The Velvet Knife by Maureen Johnson (28 April): in my defense, I did start book one. That’s it, all I have to say

MAY

The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee (5 May): no I have not read her OG series yet but I’ve been excited for a while and this is an adult space opera? Love to see it

Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune (5 May): another bffs to lovers from an author I love eyyyy!!!!!

Clara & the Devil, Volume 1 by Olivie Blake & illustrated by Little Chmura (5 May): good morning to this YA gothic graphic novel and her ONLY

Mysteries of the Mountain Moon Tribe by Jack Ruedisueli (5 May): need to do a life update soon but you’re telling me I get to have fun with this YA fantasy graphic novel? Pinch me seriously.

First and Forever by Lynn Painter (12 May): I haven’t had amazing luck with her adult romances but I’ll be here for a sports romance between a football player and a fan for a PR stunt!

Dangerously Ours by Krista Ritchie & Becca Ritchie (12 May): this duo can be a hit or miss for me and I’m behind on this series but my senses tell me I’ll enjoy this one!

The Shippers by Katherine Center (19 May): yet another instalment of the girlies telling me things but Emily Henry loves her and I kinda know that I’ll love her books just for that.

Behind Five Willows by June Hur (19 May): I could say I’m here only for this cover but I’d be lying because its also a historical romance with books so I didn’t need much convincing

The Fake Divination Offense by Sara Raasch (19 May): oop another PR romance between fan and star but this series sounds like a HOOT and I want to read now.

The Tapestry of Fate by Shannon Chakraborty (19 May): I haven’t started this series yet but its got pirates and I didn’t need anything else to be excited

Every Exquisite Thing by Laura Steven (26 May): YA feminist horror retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray oh yes she’s gonna be good.

Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan (26 May): one more episode of this series but these books sound like a great book to pass the time so I’ll be here for this release

The Summer of Lost Things by Jenn Bennett (26 May): I need Jenn’s adult romance debut like I need air. Also add in that they’re estranged friends who team up to find lost treasure… yes I will be selling my soul for that ARC,,,

Undercover Honeymoon by Jo Watson (28 May): I am pleased to announce that this book is not making me join the loser club and from experience with previous books, I am very excited for what is sure to be this laugh out loud funny rom-com

JUNE

UTOPIA/HAVOC (June): this cover and the limited edition one (go look at it NOW) ended my life and I need this book now

Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood (2 June): I have yet to read her debut title but this is a magical realism romance which I can never resist <3<3

The Unicorn Hunter by Katherine Arden (2 June): yes I have a few authors that make my anticipated list every year but THIS TITLE? THIS COVER? How can I not be excited?

Father Material by Alexis Hall (2 June): I need to get off my butt and read book two already geez Ruby what is wrong with you?

A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys (2 June): really reminding myself how behind on my TBR I am, but this is the author’s debut adult historical fiction about automotives in the 1920s. The vibes are already giving

This Immortal Heart by Jennifer Saint (4 June): I could be very wrong but this is giving intoxicating romance and I would like to inject into my veins.

Comics at the Movies: From Flash Gordon to Avengers: Endgame by James Chapman (8 June): found about this through work and I’m a sucker for a history book about films so hence she’s on the list

Harvest Season by Brynne Weaver (9 June): I’m not ashamed to admit that the premise of this author’s books speaks to me so here’s my confession that I would like to read them this year. I’ll keep you posted

The Missed Connection by Tia Williams (16 June): I don’t need to know much but I’m seeing a romance about a woman searching for someone she met on a flight and Tia didn’t have to do much to get me interested!!

Only Girls Bleed by Elaine Lawless (18 June): I heard about this through work also and the sales team chillingly pitched this book and I MUST READ

The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston (23 June): don’t even talk to me right now, I want this magical Secret Garden sounding romance in my life yesterday ~sobs~ 

The Cursed Fate by Sam Prentice-Jones (23 June): I read book one last year and omg so much fun, so I’m very excited to continue this YA fantasy graphic novel series

A Darker Shore: Letters from Ketterdam by Leigh Bardugo (30 June): this book needs no introduction whatsoever and yes she is probably the most aniticipated for the year!!!

JULY

Better Than Revenge by Bea Fitzgerald (2 July): definitely not another episode and 2026 will be my year that I read this author and maybe also get into thrillers!

Heartstopper: Volume Six by Alice Oseman (2 July): not emotionally prepared, leave me alone until we get any news about this book

Charmed Leaf Legacy Book 4 by Rachel Morgan (3 July): the author of this series is free to yell at me for two reasons: 1) to read the series & 2) possibly spreading false information, but Amazon says July so punish me all you want!!!

An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton (7 July): you had me astronaut romance,,,

Lost and Found by Tarah DeWitt (14 July): the girlies are too persuasive okay

Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars by Ashley Poston (21 July): if there was any author who could get me to read a book like this, it would be Ms Poston and this cover is GORG!

Married with Benefits by Ellie Palmer (21 July): I really enjoyed this author’s debut so hoping I enjoy this one

Daybreak by Autumn Woods (28 July): the internet was yelling about this book and she sounds a bit fun so maybe I’ll be reading

Ruinous Ends by IV Marie (28 July): she has a gorg cover but I can’t find a downloadable version but please go and look, and whilst you’re there you can not mention that I haven’t started this series yet mkay?

AUGUST

The Dream Thieves: The Graphic Novel by Maggie Stiefvater & illustrated by Sas Milledge (4 August): does this need much explanation? It’s Maggie and my boys, that’ it

Eyes of Kings by Chloe Gong (4 August): here is my formal apology to Chloe and if I don’t start and finish this series in 2026, permission to shun me

Ticket to Mars by Kieran Fanning (4 August): eeep this is another book I’m working on at work this year and sounds great and she deserved a mention!

Immortal Game by Allison Saft (4 August): finally read a book by this author and my guts were right so now I get to be wholly excited and know what I’m talking about. Suck it losers

Hopeless Romantics by Mhairi McFarlane (13 August): I will read this author’s shopping list but also a book about a romance on a sleeper train, god inject into my veins

Dreamland by Olivie Blake (20 August): not much to see here, just an another instance of Ruby wants to get into and will be excited about all their books

SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER

Dead Beat by Leigh Bardugo (1 September): can I use the excuse to say that this series scares me and that’s why I haven’t started it?

Grim Tidings by B.K. Borison (1 September): reasoning here is that Ruby loves a romance and a paranormal twist!

Bea Fitzerald 4 (10 September): very excited to be catching up with her Greek mythology books this year, that’s it, that’s the tweet

Bodies of Magic by Freya Marske (15 September): the descriptions says this is a Grey’s Anatomy dark academia and what in the GIVE IT TO ME?!?!

Unrivaled by Rachel Reid (29 September): it’s to tide me over until the new season okay, leave me alone 

Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson (6 October): Emily Henry raved about this book and that’s all the explanation that needs to be given

Victorious by VE Schwab (6 October): it’s about time I was forced to start this series!!!

To Dream in Darkness by Ann Liang (27 October): we’ve been through this, gut instinct and also historical fantasy

Chosen Son by Adrienne Young (26 November 2026): another author that I WILL be reading this year less I perish

The Last King of Faerie by Cassandra Clare (2026): please explain why Goodreads thinks this book is out 1 January because I don’t see it? And then tell me when it’s actually coming out because a girl is BEHIND!

movies & tv shows

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People We Meet on Vacation (9 January): yes I’ve seen this movie twice and if you haven’t then there’s something really wrong with you, I said what I said

One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 (12 January): controversial but a lot of things could have been a million times better these last two seasons… This doesn’t change the fact that I love the cast and am interested to see what’s in this!

A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms S1 (18 January): its the way I just rewatched this show and only now realise how timely it was lol. I have high hopes for this story btw!

Bridgerton S4 (29 January): I’ve been disappointed before so I’m trying to not be too excited, but something about Sophie is giving me butterflies so I hope they pull it off.

Send Help (30 January): what do you mean Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien stranded on island??? I need this NOW 

“Wuthering Heights” (13 January): in all honesty, anticipated is an overstatement BUT I do like this director so I’ll probably be giving it a shot

56 Days (18 February): you had me at an erotic murder mystery!!!

The Bride! (6 March): this looks excellent and I need it

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (6 March): have I seen the original show? Great question

Project Hail Mary (20 March): I’m far too excited about this Ryan Gosling sci-fi movie for my own good and I don’t even like the guy that much???

Mother Mary (April 2026): I’ve been excited ever since Anne Hathaway said she was working with David Lowery and I don’t know what this movie is even about…

The Drama (3 April): I really couldn’t try and tell you what this movie will be about if I tried but IM SO INTRIGUED

Forbidden Fruits (9 April): Lola Tung is in this. That’s it.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 (1 May): could be awful, or it could be great? Excited to find out.

Disclosure Day (12 June): I didn’t care that much until I saw Spielberg AND the writer of Jurassic Park, and suddenly I was excited

Supergirl (26 June): I was not a huge fan of Superman tbh but I like this actress so I have an inkling of optimism?

The Odyssey (17 July): do I need to explain this?

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (31 July): do I need to explain this pt 2?

House of the Dragon S3 (Summer 2026): yes I’m a season behind but I shall be sat for this new season

Flowervale Street (14 August): time-travel something with Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor idk man, sounds fun

The Dog Stars (28 August): it’s a sci-fi with Margaret Qualley, give it to me

Practical Magic 2 (18 September): slightly less optimism than Devil but I could stare at Sandra Bullock for hours so hopefully that will make up for it if the movie sucks

Sense and Sensibility (25 September): they’re gonna kill this movie, I can just feel it

Forgotten Island (25 September): I can’t find much about this film but its Dreamworks so I’m hoping its good

Remain (23 October): I don’t fully understand this plot but two hot people, maybe some weird stuff and maybe romance?

The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping (20 November): do I need to explain this pt 3?

Focker In-Law (25 November): I completely forgot about this series until today lmfao 

Hexed (25 November): I hope the sneak peek I found online isn’t fake because we would have been robbed of that beautiful animation

Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (26 November): this date could be wrong, but do I need to explain pt 4?

Dune: Part Three (18 December): there’s a chance this gets delayed but I’m so ready to go to space

Avengers: Dooms Day (18 December): this will be interesting and I’ll try not to be a hater

Werewulf (25 December): I’m so ready for this movie it’s not even funny

Enola Holmes 3 (2026): Netflix says its coming but hasn’t revealed much else but I think this series is a hoot and I’m excited 

Heartstopper Forever (2026): do I need to explain pt 5?

And that’s all I’ve got! Probably more posts incoming, so don’t be upset about it you baby!

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST ANTICIPATED READS OF THE YEAR? ANY I MISSED? WHAT MOVIES AND SHOWS ARE YOU EXCITED TO WATCH? I’D LOVE TO KNOW!