Top New Books to Read in January 2026
TL;DR
The article highlights six noteworthy books for January, including Brad Meltzer's latest novel 'The Viper,' offering gripping stories about secrets, identity, ambition, and courage to start the year on a high note.
- 6 noteworthy books for January The Washington Post
- 25 New Books to Read in January: George Saunders, Jennette McCurdy, Karl Ove Knausgaard and More The New York Times
- Books we’re reading and loving in January The Globe and Mail
- 10 books to read in January, new page-turners from Saunders, Guo, Tallent and more Los Angeles Times
- The best new books to read in January 2026 The i Paper
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