Living Books: Arthur's Reading Race

If you're new to the genre and looking for some recommendations for what to read first, here's where to start.

From thrillers to romances, here are our favorite new books launching in August 2026.

Loved Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’? From Emily Wilson’s translation to Madeline Miller’s ‘Circe’, here are the best Greek mythology books to read next.

Summer is officially here, and so is a brand new batch of books. And this month there are so many great releases from some of our favourite authors.From Paul Tremblay and Chuck Tingle to Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Colson Whitehead and Elise Kova, June sees the continuation of many an existing series, as well as a few fantastic new stories.So, if you’re looking for a brilliant new book – or series – to become obsessed with, these are the best new July 2026 books to get reading.Thieves' Sky by Wil McCarthyRelease date: July 7Book four in Wil McCarthy’s Rich Man’s Sky series hits shelves this mont

Discover the 8 best new books in June 2026, featuring Danny McBride's dark comedy stories, epic sci-fi from Peter F. Hamilton, gripping horror, and more.