Recs if you like Godstorm: The Most High Octane and Original Fantasy Debut of 2026. Red Rising meets Circe...

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!

This is a subsection of the 2026 Debut Author list for small presses (anything outside the Big 5).

These authors may be looking for ARC readers, so check out their social media for updates if their book sounds interesting.

For the Fae and Flame Society book club, often our seasonal book bingo includes a square for 'a debut author.' Here is a list of books from debut authors published in 2025 and 2026.

Books with diverse representations of neurodiversity across genres, because we exist in diverse forms with diverse passions and interests! Books are included based on both author verification & reader reports of neurodivergent-coding. This list uses an inclusive definition of neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD/ADD, OCD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, synesthesia, tourettes, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Williams Syndrome & Down Syndrome. Open to recommendations!