Wednesday Winter 2026 Preview : Wednesday Books

Wednesday Winter 2026 Preview

October 27, 2025

Sweeping fantasies, thrilling mysteries, haunting adventures, and much more. Check out every book we’re publishing in Winter 2026!

The Swan’s Daughter

by Roshani Chokshi

On sale January 6, 2026

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In this lush and enchanting novel from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi, a prince is only as good as his beating heart and a maiden is only as good as her honest word. But when love and the truth become impossibly tangled, the two must figure out how to survive together, or fall completely apart.

Oxford Blood

by Rachael Davis Featherstone

On sale January 13, 2026

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Eva’s Oxford dream turns deadly when her best friend is murdered and suspicion falls on her. Now, with all eyes watching, she has seven days to clear her name, outwit a killer, and secure her future.

Dead Fake

by Vincent Ralph

On sale January 20, 2026

—In the town of Bleak Haven, a viral deepfake site predicting slasher-style deaths turns terrifyingly real, forcing Ava Wilson—the niece of a notorious murderer—to unmask the killer before she becomes the next victim.

Night Terror

by Vincent Ralph

On sale January 20, 2026

—The second nail-biting novel in the Bleak Haven series! When masked attackers unleash the town’s darkest legend, Noah must use his knowledge of Bleak Haven’s terrifying history to save the town and it’s people before it’s too late.

Heart’s Gambit

by J.D. Myall

On sale February 3, 2026

—A thrilling and romantic debut fantasy where competitors from two prominent, time-traveling Black families must fight in a deadly magical duel—and find themselves falling in love.

They Call Her Regret

by Chanelle Desamours

On sale February 17, 2026

—In this young adult speculative mystery, a teen must find a way to free a cursed witch in order to save her best friend before time runs out.

The Fall of Iris Henley

by Jennifer Graham

On sale February 24, 2026

—A twisty thriller about a Texas teen accused of murder who’s desperate to clear her name.

Midnight on the Celestial

by Julia Alexandra

On sale March 3, 2026

—Roe Damarcus, stripped of her magic and forced to serve aboard a deadly cruise ship, must survive cutthroat competitions, unravel the ships sinister secrets, and clear her name before she becomes its next victim.

Heart of Mischief

by Emma Noyes

On sale March 10, 2026

—The thrilling sequel to Soul of Shadow, a contemporary romantasy for fans of The Vampire Diaries and Heartless Hunter where love, magic, gods, and monsters collide with devastating consequences.

In Time With You

by Kristin Dwyer

On sale March 24, 2026

—You’ve Reached Sam meets Before I Fall in this gripping speculative romance about one girl saving her first love’s life by falling for the last person she ever should – his best friend.

Deathly Fates

by Tesia Tsai

On sale April 14, 2026

—A sweeping debut inspired by the Chinese folk practice of necromancy, Deathly Fates is perfect for fans of Descendant of the Crane, The Bone Shard Daughter, and A Magic Steeped in Poison.

Flirting with Murder

by Amanda Sellet

On sale April 21, 2026

—The Agathas meets Thursday Murder Club in Amanda Sellet’s latest YA novel, a cozy mystery with a splash of romance.

They Want Us Dead

by CL Montblanc

On sale April 28, 2026

—In this new mystery from CL Montblanc, the author of Pride or Die, two internet enemies are forced to work together after a true crime meetup turns into a deadly case of its own.

Wednesday Winter 2026 Preview

Wednesday Winter 2026 Preview

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