January 2026 list by Angie R. |
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Always a Catch! Volume 1
by Mayo Momoyo
Maria, once destined to inherit her father’s title, loses everything when a baby brother is born. Hoping to marry at last, she studies abroad—only to have a crown prince publicly break off an engagement she never had. After he sees her take down a bandit gang, he realizes he might actually want this fierce, no‑nonsense bride.
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An Archive of Romance
by Ava Reid
This illustrated novella expands the world of A Study in Drowning through letters, poems, art, and other mementos from Effy and Preston’s story. Featuring over 40 full‑color illustrations, new and expanded text, and a never‑before‑seen epilogue, this collector’s edition offers an immersive look at their romance and the dark academia world they share. A perfect keepsake for fans of Ava Reid’s series.
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Ask Me Anything
by Bethany Rutter
Mary-Elizabeth starts her second year aiming for a carefree fling with charming Felix, but grumpy rival journalist Laurie keeps getting in her way. As things with Felix fall apart, Laurie unexpectedly becomes the one she can rely on, forcing her to rethink her assumptions—and her heart.
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Assassin of Fire and Sacrifice
by Mary Mecham
Azora has spent her life preparing to kill the phoenix shifters who murdered her parents. When Prince Tarquin demands a bride to seal a peace treaty, her assassin squad sends her to marry—and then kill—the fire‑born prince she alone can slay. But as she hides her identity and waits for the treaty to break, Azora discovers the man behind the monster. With war erupting and her heart unexpectedly at stake, she must choose between her mission and the prince she was meant to destroy.
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Bad Dream
by Nicole Maines
Nia Nal's spent her whole life taking a back seat to her older sister, Maeve, who's expected to inherit their mother's Naltorian powers the ability to see the future through dreams. They'll soon learn the dreaming powers had other plans... When Nia's hit in the face with a kickball, the powers that weren't meant for her are suddenly triggered. Saddled with guilt, Nia resolves to suppress her powers in an attempt to protect her relationship with her sister. But Nia can't keep the dreams out forever.
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Create Your Own Webcomics with WEBTOON
by Webtoon Entertainment
Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of webcomics with the tutorials, techniques, and insider tips in Create Your Own Webcomics with WEBTOON.
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Crowntide
by Alex Aster
Isla Crown has charted a new destiny and leapt into the unknown, determined to defeat her insidious ancestor Lark, no matter the cost. But Skyshade is nothing like she anticipated, and she'll have to use all of her skills just to survive, let alone end Lark for good. Meanwhile, Grim and Oro would sooner set fire to their own kingdoms than leave Isla stranded on a path toward certain death. But getting her back will involve forging an alliance--if they can find a way to forgive their long history of betrayals.
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Giant Days (2015), Volume 1
by John Allison
Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends because their dorm rooms were next to each other. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of hand-wringing boys, "personal experimentation," influenza, mystery-mold, nu-chauvinism, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of "academia," they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive.
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The Girl in the Love Song
by Emma Scott
Childhood friends Violet, an aspiring doctor, and Miller, an up-and-coming musician, hide their love for each other, unwilling to risk their friendship as they pursue their dreams.
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Rapunzel's Gambit
by Mary Mecham
Rapunzel refuses to be traded off to whichever knight slays her kingdom’s dragon—so she fakes her own kidnapping and teams up with the dragon instead. Their con draws greedy “heroes” straight into traps only a dragon can reach, but the partnership grows dangerous as loyalties blur. With chaos rising and a clever squire named Griffin proving far more capable than the knights he serves, Rapunzel must decide whom to trust and how far she’s willing to go to control the game. A sharp, villain‑tinged Rapunzel retelling featuring a princess–dragon con duo and plenty of banter.
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Snowed in at the Wildest Dreams Bookshop
by Gracie Page
Ivy's first semester at art college has left her uninspired, and she can't wait to spend winter break hiding out at the Wildest Dreams Bookshop. But this year, her sleepy hometown is full of tourists—including the relentlessly cheerful Trip, who convinces Ivy to be his local tour guide. Ivy has to admit, the town of Fox Bay is pretty charming...and Trip's enthusiasm might just be the creative spark she needs.
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Throwback
by Maurene Goo
A sharp, funny time‑travel novel where a Gen Z Korean American girl is thrown back to the ’90s and forced to team up with her teenage mom. As Sam navigates retro tech, outdated attitudes, and an unexpected crush, she must repair their strained relationship before she’s stuck in the past for good. Heartfelt and hilarious, Throwback explores family, identity, and the immigrant experience with Maurene Goo’s signature warmth and wit.
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The Uninvited
by Nancy Banks
A YA paranormal fantasy set in the Paris underground, where 17‑year‑old Tosh Reeves’s bohemian dream quickly darkens. After moving from Portland and falling in love with the city’s hidden corners—and a charming expat guide—Tosh is drawn into a world of catacombs, street art, and rising vampiric attacks. As danger closes in on her new friends, she must uncover Paris’s buried secrets before the monsters stalking the city claim her heart and her life.
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Vinland Saga, Volume 1
by Makoto Yukimura
As a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid. Raised by the Vikings who murdered his family, Thorfinn became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Throfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery...the land Leif called Vinland.
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