See PEOPLE's picks for the best books of January 2026 so far, including self-help books by Oprah Winfrey and new novels.

Without further ado, here are our picks for the best books for book clubs in 2026!

January is packed with romance, thrills, and action, with some brilliant books to kick off 2026. Here are our favorites.

Cosby is one of the most exciting novelists around, combining the skills of literary fiction with the thrills of visceral ...

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Stephen King's "Never Flinch" is one of the best beach reads for summer 2025, featuring recurring King character Holly Gibney. Summer is for going to the beach, hitting the pool and soaking up the sun ...