Book clubs seem to be more popular than ever, which is good news for bookworms and casual readers alike. But what are the best books for book clubs in 2026?
When it comes to picking your book club books, we’ve got you covered. We consulted with an array of authors, book influencers, publishing professionals, and of course, the Glamour staff, to come up with a list of books you might want to consider for your book club in 2026. These titles range from thriller to fantasy to speculative fiction, but they all have one thing in common: They’ll definitely spark a great conversation.
If you don’t belong to a book club yet, there’s always the option of starting one of your own, either online or IRL. You could have a cohesive genre theme, or change it up monthly, because if there’s one thing that’s great about book clubs, it’s that there are no hard-and-fast rules. Five readers in your living room with wine and apps? Dozens of romantasy fans over Zoom? The possibilities are endless.
Without further ado, here are our picks for the best books for book clubs in 2026!
And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison
“And Now, Back to You” by B.K. Borison
I loved Borrison’s take on Sleepless in Seattle in her previous novel, First-Time Caller, which is part of her Heartstrings series of novels inspired by Nora Ephron films. I am so excited to see how she approaches the be-all and end-all of banter, When Harry Met Sally, with And Now, Back to You. It’s a perfect film, but I trust this spin will honor Ephron’s timeless characters while exploring new ground.
—Ella Cerón, journalist and author of Viva Lola Espinoza
Release date: February 24, 2026
Don’t Tell Me How It Ends by Adrienne Thurman
“Don’t Tell Me How It Ends” by Adrienne Thurman
This is a witty adult contemporary rom-com about a commitment-averse woman who agrees to be the first client in her sister’s matchmaking venture and unexpectedly finds herself confronting love, fear, and letting go. Don’t Tell Me How It Ends is a stellar book club pick because it sparks the kind of conversation that lingers—powerful, honest, and necessary.
—Ashley Mathias Root, author of The Drowning Daze of Astraea
Release date: April 14, 2026
The Encore by Juliet Izon
“The Encore” by Juliet Izon
If you love romance, music (and lots of it), drama, and an unforgettable road trip, journalist Juliet Izon’s debut novel The Encore is right up your alley. Izon’s writing truly shines as she deftly weaves together the lives of three characters in a way that will have you sacrificing sleep just to read one more chapter. She captures the complexities of relationships with warmth and emotional precision, all while keeping the story propulsive and deeply entertaining. I couldn’t help but mentally cast the entire novel as I read—so here’s hoping it gets optioned, because this is a story that deserves to be brought to life on screen.
—Chantal Waldholz, Senior Global Director, Audience Development, Social Media & Analytics for Glamour
Release date: March 3, 2026
The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives by Elizabeth Arnott
“The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives” by Elizabeth Arnott
I’m eyeing The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives for a 2026 book club pick. I feel like it has everything I’m looking for: an unlikely setting (1966), a cast of intriguing characters (the wives of murderers), and an intriguing plot (said wives trying to catch a killer). I think this would be a great read for a group, as everyone will latch onto a different character and have a million and one thoughts to share about the premise and overarching themes.
