See PEOPLE's picks for the best books of January 2026 so far, including self-help books by Oprah Winfrey and new novels.

January is packed with romance, thrills, and action, with some brilliant books to kick off 2026. Here are our favorites.

2025 brought with it a slew of both expected and unexpected bestsellers; “ mostly stable ” print book sales; hundreds of new brick-and-mortar bookstores; and a fresh slate of titles competing for your ...

Stephen King's "Never Flinch" is one of the best beach reads for summer 2025, featuring recurring King character Holly Gibney. Summer is for going to the beach, hitting the pool and soaking up the sun ...

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