We all know that I’m really bad at sticking to TBRs and lists of books I want to read. That being said, I still enjoy making lists. We have about a month and a half left of 2026 and there are some books I’m surprised still haven’t read yet, but that I’m really excited about.

So I decided to make my own 10 before the end! I’m hoping to have these all read before the end of 2026!

Rites of the Starling – Devney Perry

Shield of Sparrows was a book I loved and that ending left me wanting the next book. I know the opinions are a bit split on this one, but I have a feeling I’m going to love it. The third and final book releases in March next year, so I need to catch up!

Broken Dove – Dani Francis

Just like with Rites of the Starling, I loved Silver Elite and just haven’t gotten to the sequel yet. This year is really the year of dystopian reads for me, so I need to sit down with this one before I start forgetting the first book. I may still need a little recap before I sit down with Broken Dove.

Because I Killed Him – Edith Birde

Because I Killed Him is a book I’ve seen quite a bit online and I’m so curious about. The only thing stopping me from curling up with this one has been the fact that there’s no audiobook yet, but I just discovered that this releases on November 17th. I’ll finally be able to immersive read this dystopian story. I’ve heard it’s best to go in blind, so that’s what I plan on doing.

Half City – Kate Golden

Half City is a book that so many people seem to love and seem to be loving the sequel even more. I was sold by the fact our main character is a demon hunter and at an academy. This book is giving me some Buffy the Vampire Slayer vibes. I’m only a bit worried about the love triangle I keep hearing about. That’s not my favorite trope.

Light Wielder – Rachel Schneider

Metal Slinger is a book that took me by surprise and one I think of regularly after that ending! Light Wielder is the sequel I’ve been anxiously awaiting that released in June. Readers have been a bit disappointed by the sequel and I can’t lie that it’s been making me hesitant to pick it up. I do really want to see what happens, so it’s time for me to just sit down and see what I think myself.

Keeping 13 – Chloe Walsh

The Boys of Tommen series is a very popular one and I understand why after reading Binding 13. I did start reading Keeping 13 after finishing the first book, but I ended up distracted by other stories. Another series I want to continue before the end of the year.

Honey Cut – Sierra Simone

I was a bit hesitant to start this series because I wasn’t a fan of Priest. Salt Kiss took me by surprised. I was hooked and even though there was a lot of spice, I had a great time. This trilogy is now complete and Honey Cut is book two. I would love to finish all three books before the end of the year.

Addicted for Now – Krista & Becca Ritchie

The Addicted series is one I saw for quite a while before I started reading it myself. I have to say this series is addicting. The first few books have been easy reads and while there is a lot of drama, I’m enjoying myself. Addicted for Now is book three and I have the audiobook, so this is another series I want to continue.

The Right Move – Liz Tomforde

All of these books have been books I’ve just kept putting off, but The Right Move is one I’m surprised I haven’t started yet. Sports romances tend to be my favorite and I had a great time with Mile High. We get a basketball romance with this one and I’m excited.

Trust Fall – Lynn Painter

I don’t read a lot of YA anymore, but Lynn Painter is still my go to author no matter what she writes. Trust Fall is her newest release and it seems like the perfect rainy day read. This time around we’re getting a rag-to-riches rom-com. I know I’m going to love this.

 

So here are ten books I’d love to read before the end of 2026! Have you read any of these? Or what’s on your 10 before the end? Let me know in the comments. I’d love to hear from you!