January 2026 list by Angie R.
 
All Over the Map by Lanie Jacobs
All Over the Map
by Lanie Jacobs

High school junior Kendall Barrows has her future carefully planned—until a DNA test reveals a hidden family secret. Pulled into an impulsive road trip with her best friend and her nemesis brother, Kendall sets out to meet newly discovered siblings and uncover the truth about her father. Along the way, unexpected connections, conflict, and romance force her to rethink her plans—and her heart.


The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
by Terry Pratchett

In this standalone Discworld novel, Terry Pratchett reimagines the Pied Piper with sharp humor and dark wit. The Amazing Maurice, a fast-talking cat, runs a clever rat scam—until a dangerous town and a hidden evil threaten everything. Hilarious, clever, and unforgettable.


Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam by Elizabeth Partridge
Boots on the Ground
by Elizabeth Partridge

Boots on the Ground by Elizabeth Partridge tells the story of the Vietnam War through the powerful personal accounts of soldiers, a nurse, and a refugee. Blending firsthand experiences with historical context and photographs, the book captures the intensity, controversy, and lasting impact of the war on America and those who lived it.


Deadly Little Scandals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Deadly Little Scandals
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

While spending a summer at the family lake house, eighteen-year-old Sawyer finally learns the full truth about her complicated family.

Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Delirium
by Lauren Oliver

Lena looks forward to receiving the government-mandated cure that prevents the delirium of love and leads to a safe, predictable, and happy life, until ninety-five days before her eighteenth birthday and her treatment, she falls in love.

Fade Into You by Amber Smith
Fade Into You
by Amber Smith

Two unlikely high school seniors, Jessa and Bird, join forces to break up their best friends' toxic relationship, but in the process, they begin to fall for each other and discover new aspects of themselves.

#Murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil
#MurderTrending
by Gretchen McNeil

Falsely accused of murdering her stepsister, seventeen-year-old Dee fights to survive paid assassins on Alcatraz 2.0, the most popular prison on social media.

The Obsession by Natasha Preston
The Obsession
by Natasha Preston

SOMEONE IS ALWAYS WATCHING. Connie never asked to be famous--but thanks to her mother's relentless vlogging, she and her sister Isla have spent their lives under a virtual microscope. Every smile, every moment curated for clicks. Every stranger online thinking they know them. Then local girls--girls who look just like Connie--start dying. One by one. As the bodies pile up and the spotlight turns sinister, Connie is forced to confront the terrifying truth: someone isn't just watching. They're planning.

Rez Ball by Byron Graves
Rez Ball
by Byron Graves

Tre Brun finds purpose on the Red Lake Reservation basketball team as he copes with the loss of his brother, a former star player. Now carrying his brother’s legacy, Tre dreams of leading his team to a state championship—and beyond—while balancing grief, pressure, and new friendships.


This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp
This Is Where It Ends
by Marieke Nijkamp

Minutes after the principal of Opportunity High School in Alabama finishes her speech welcoming the student body to a new semester, they discover that the auditorium doors will not open and someone starts shooting as four teens, each with a personal reason to fear the shooter, tell the tale from separate perspectives.

Trail Rides and Starry Eyes by Katrina Emmel
Trail Rides and Starry Eyes
by Katrina Emmel

A sweet YA rural romance about a ranch girl and a Hollywood heartthrob. When teen star Wilder Nash comes to a Wyoming ranch to learn horseback riding for a role, rancher Cassidy Sterling is tasked with training him. As sparks fly, both must choose between chasing fame—or following their hearts.


The Uninvited by Nancy Banks
The Uninvited
by Nancy Banks

A YA paranormal fantasy set in Paris’s underground. When 17-year-old Tosh Reeves moves to Paris, her bohemian dream quickly turns dark as vampiric attacks threaten her new life. To survive, Tosh must uncover the city’s deepest secrets—and face the monsters lurking beneath its beauty.


Wanderlust by Karen McQuestion
Wanderlust
by Karen McQuestion

In Wanderlust, book two of the Edgewood series, four teens with secret superpowers travel to Peru under the watch of the Praetorian Guard to search for a man long presumed dead. As rival forces close in and trust unravels, they learn they can only rely on each other—and that some bonds may grow into something more.


You've Awoken Her by Ann Davila Cardinal
You've Awoken Her
by Ann Davila Cardinal

Gabi’s summer in the Hamptons turns dark when he witnesses a woman dragged into the ocean by something inhuman. As mysterious deaths mount and the powerful Thurston family keeps resurfacing, Gabi suspects a deadly secret lurking beneath the water—and must uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim.