Recs if you like Femme Feral...

authors who express pro ai opinions or use ai for covers, promo or writing

a link to a doc with details on each author is in the comments

A genre-inclusive and diverse list of horror releases coming in 2026. If I missed any or you have suggestions, please let me know. I will update periodically as new books are announced and release dates are solidified.

Source for a lot of the data for this list came from readjumpscares.com, which is a website you should absolutely check out. I’m sure data will come from other places along the way, as well.

was curious, so did some research and found loads and loads!!! happy reading, folks!

Weird, mostly girlys going through different unique life adventures. Supporting girlies (the girls, theys and thems) rights and wrongs.  Regina George screaming down her hallway into her room hunting down the Burn Book

Books by people who use artificial intelligence in the writing and/or publishing process. Sources are linked in the comments.

Social commentary under patriarchy

Be the trend setter of your book club or bookish friend group by getting to know the authors of next year’s publication cycle. These books are all by new talent in the publishing world from both the Big 5 and small, traditional publishers.

Be sure to also check out these authors on social media for ARC opportunities, and show these authors some love by requesting a purchase with your local library, or pre-ordering a copy yourself!

a collection of books im interested in which are releasing this year (2026). no particular order

All sorts of stories about all sorts of women. Mostly litfic, some horror.

Theres been a definite trend of ironically using retro graphic art on the covers of books recently. This list covers the midcentury atomic age of 1940-1960. Recommendations always welcome!