Welcome to another brand‑new workweek! It is Monday, January 12th, 2026 – and today we’re celebrating the birthdays of Haruki Murakami, Walter Mosley, and Julia Quinn. It’s also the birthday of Jack London and Charles Perrault, making this an especially star‑studded day in literary history.
You know what else was born on this day? More than 35 new books! Let’s take a look at the fresh releases kicking off this fine week…
Broken Ponies by Charity Parkerson (Sporting Pride Series)
Bestselling author Charity Parkerson returns with the seventh installment in the “Sporting Pride” series. These stories follow male athletes striving to find love while still performing at the top of their game in their chosen sport. The series is best enjoyed in order, so newcomers may want to start from the beginning.
In Broken Ponies, Buck thought he would spend his life with Sterling until the man he loved walked away and left nothing but anger behind. When Sterling returns home with his career unravelling, both men are forced to face the love they broke and decide whether it’s worth risking again.
The Invite by Irina Shapiro
Are you craving a psychological thriller that will truly pull you in? Fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware will find plenty to love in bestselling author Irina Shapiro’s latest standalone. The Invite delivers a gripping, twist‑filled ride that’s hard to put down
When an unexpected reunion invite from his ex-fiancée draws him and his wife to a remote lakeside house, buried resentments and unanswered questions quickly resurface. By morning, a body in the water turns the weekend into a nightmare, forcing everyone to confront the secrets that brought them there.
Lighthouse Cottages by Kay Correll (Starlight Shores Series)
Lighthouse Cottages is the first book in USA Today bestselling author Kay Correll’s new “Starlight Shores” series. This romantic women’s fiction novel, set in a charming small town on Florida’s Gulf Coast, offers found family, second chances, a gentle romance, and even a touch of mystery.
If Lighthouse Cottages wins you over, you won’t have long to wait for more. Kay Correll’s Harbor Festival is slated for an early April release.
After a false accusation ruins her career, art teacher Emily Blackstone hides away in a quiet Gulf Coast town, hoping to escape the damage done to her name. As she uncovers local secrets and begins to paint again, Emily must decide whether to keep running or stand up for herself and the life she wants to reclaim.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for January 12th, 2026
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Based near Toronto, Brandon is a news writer and Book Specialist for Book Notification who covers the world of books, maintains author pages, writes a variety of content, and is an avid reader of non-fiction and biographies.