It’s the first Sunday of 2026, and this is a great time to set a precedent for the new year. This January 4th, don’t worry about going out and running errands. Worry about one thing, and one thing only: reading. As soon as you establish that Sundays are for reading and relaxing, the easier it will be to keep it up the rest of the year. After all, isn’t this what New Year’s resolutions are all about? Changing your life for the better starts now.
The Hanging Tree by Jessica Huntley (The Darkness Series)
In a quiet Welsh village, retired detective Graham Williams hopes for peace until a gruesome sight outside his window drags him back into horror in The Hanging Tree by Jessica Huntley. Desperate for answers, he turns to Stephen Mallow, a reluctant ally with a talent for uncovering unsettling truths. As they investigate a missing teenage girl and a town full of secrets, the case grows darker and stranger, with the ancient tree itself seeming to whisper clues. Someone is watching, and the truth may be more dangerous than either man expects.
Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster by Opal Reyne (Witches Love Monsters Series)
Rebelling against bad dating advice, Skylar summons a boyfriend for one night instead of joining an app, only to conjure something completely unexpected in Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster by Opal Reyne. Her spell brings forth a shapeless, magical creature who gives her an unforgettable night before vanishing at sunrise. As real dating prospects appear, Skylar struggles with temptation, desire, and the pull of forbidden magic. She must decide whether to close the circle for good, or risk everything for a monster who may want more than just one night.
A Monster So Merciless by Vero Heath (Titans and Tyrants Series)
Once a boy who saved her life, Curse Titone has become a feared assassin in A Monster So Merciless by Vero Heath. When danger closes in and blood is already spilled, the woman who once loved him has only one place left to turn. Curse can save her, but his help comes at a brutal cost. Facing the man he has become means risking everything, including her body, her freedom, and her soul.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for January 4th, 2026
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vince is the Entertainment Editor at Book Notification. His first book was Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss, and his passion for reading took off from there. He'll read just about anything, but can usually be found re-reading his favorite Pynchon novels and Seattle Mariners box scores.