Happy Friday, and welcome back to Friday Five!
If you’re new here, the idea is simple: every Friday I share five bookish picks around a different theme. Sometimes it’ll be books, sometimes characters, tropes, playlists, adaptations, or anything else that gets us talking.
This week’s theme is: Five Favourite Books from 2026 so far…
Whether you’re looking for your next read or just fancy a bit of bookish chat, here are my five picks.
1 Love Song – Elle Kennedy
This book has all the summer vibes you could want, a lake house, angst and so much yearning.
Mayhem and the Mortal – Shanora Williams
One of the best surprises of 2026 for me, a fresh magical system and a found family of misfits that you can’t help but love.
Storm Breaker – Nisha J. Tuli
This one brought all the things I love about dystopia into a fresh new hellscape and a corrupt society that’s full of secrets.
Big Stick Energy – Sarina Bowen
I think I called this romantic comedy gold in my review and months later I stand by it, absolute top tier banter and romance that will give you all the feels.
Our Secret Summer – R.S. Grey
Another sizzling summer read, Isobel is in Ibiza for the summer ticking off her sisters bucket list.. Prepare to laugh and cry
Your Turn!
If you have a blog, why not join in? Write your own Friday Five, whether you choose this week’s theme or come up with one of your own, and leave me a link in the comments. I’d love to read it!
Not a blogger? No problem! Share your five picks in the comments and let’s keep the conversation going.
I’ll be back next Friday with a brand new theme!
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