Best Books of the Year: 2026
- Greg Barlin
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Technically, it’s all the books I've read in 2026, including the best, the worst, and everything in between. Below you’ll find 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 Barlin's Books, your literary companion for top new releases.
#1 - Anatomy of an Alibi
by Ashley Elston ★★★★☆
A two-tiered whodunit focused on the murder of a prominent Baton Rouge lawyer and its potential connection to a hit-and-run from a decade prior.
#2 - The Toll
by Neal Shusterman ★★★★☆
Full Review Coming Soon
#3 - Crooks
by Lou Berney ★★★★☆
Full Review Coming Soon
#4 - Detour
by Jeff Rake and Rob Hart ★★★☆☆
A six-person crew must man a space mission to deploy a satellite to Saturn's moon Titan in the hopes that it can be a refuge for a deteriorating Earth.