A running ranking of the books that I have reviewed this year, updated and reranked after each book that I finish.

Whether you’re looking for the next viral BookTok recommendation, a thriller from a favorite author, or a Pulitzer-worthy literary fiction masterpiece, I’ve rounded up the top upcoming books of 2026 that you need to preorder now.

From the early "enemies-to-lovers" attraction of Beach Read to the small-town charm of Book Lovers, Emily Henry has mastered the art of the literary rom-com. But with so many five-star hits, which one truly reigns supreme?

A running tally of the books that I have reviewed this year, updated and reranked after each book that I finish. Explore the latest reviews and discover hidden gems with insights from BarlinsBooks, your literary companion for top new releases.

Amazon's Top 100 Books of 2025. How do they compare to Barlin's Books rankings for the year? Where did they get things right, and where did

My "Best Books of 2024", ranked #1 through #67.

Inspired by an underwhelming list from Goodreads, this counts down a far superior list of the Top 50 books of the last 5 years (2020-2024).

A running tally of my "Best Books of 2023", updated each time I finish a book throughout the year.