Reading List 2026
Non-Fiction
In The Absence of the Ordinary by Francis Weller - an interesting look at grief, trauma, healing and the need for community. Deep, philosophical and inspiring.
Fiction
The House in the Cerulean Sea and Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune - beautiful heartwarming story, just what I needed this month. Magic, found family and fighting against bureaucracy.
The Deathless trilogy by Namina Forna - strong female leads, really interesting story about overcoming oppression.
The Twisted series by Ana Huang - romance escapism.
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang - interesting story about a journey through hell.
Under The Whispering Door by TJ Klune - beautiful heartwarming story, about death and life.
Fire’s Caress by Lani Wendt Young - a Telesā world book, strong women and Samoan culture.
The Dragon Republic and The Burning God by R.F. Kuang - The Poppy War was a riveting series, epic fantasy.
Song of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce - old favourite comfort read.