A new year has arrived, and that means a new opportunity to dive into my unread books and see what calls to me. Every month, I do my best to create a TBR that appeals to my desire to read a little bit of everything. My January 2026 TBR is full of sequels and will help to continue to reduce the size of my overall TBR. Of course, along the way, I will acquire various library books which will be pushed to the top of my reading list. So far, I only have one library book lined up for January, but that could change as the month progresses.
January 2026 TBR
Physical Books
A Fish Caught In Time by Samantha Weinberg
The coelacanth (see-lo-canth) is no ordinary fish. Five feet long, with luminescent eyes and limb like fins, this bizarre creature, presumed to be extinct, was discovered in 1938 by an amateur icthyologist who recognized it from fossils dating back 400 million years. The discovery was immediately dubbed the “greatest scientific find of the century,” but the excitement that ensued was even more incredible. This is the entrancing story of that most rare and precious fish — our own great-uncle forty million times removed.
Spy x Family Vol 12 by Tatsuya Endo
Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment—to get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!
Anya’s friendship scheme seems to be taking a turn for the better in the aftermath of the failed hijacking. Meanwhile, Operation Strix and Loid’s true identity are in danger—a mole has been uncovered and has gone underground. Will Loid and his allies be able to catch this double agent before all is lost?
Red River Omnibus 1 by Chie Shinohara
Yuri, a modern teenager, is transported to ancient Anatolia as part of a scheme by the evil Nakia, queen of the Hittites. Only the intervention of Nakia’s stepson, Prince Kail, saves Yuri from the queen’s bloodthirsty intentions. As an unintended consequence of the prince’s actions, the people of Anatolia embrace Yuri as the incarnation of the great war goddess Ishtar.
Finding herself entangled in the social and political drama of a fractured royal family, Yuri begins to maneuver through their manipulations and learn how to survive while stuck deep in the past.
Komi Can’t Communicate Vol 33 by Tomohito Oda
The journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation.
Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. Luckily she meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who decides to step out of his comfort zone in order to help her achieve her goal of making 100 friends.
With Tadano’s loving encouragement, Komi is spending her final year of high school slowly expanding her comfort zone. Volunteering to be the class representative, resolving to win the sports festival, even talking to strangers—is there anything Komi can’t do?!
My Happy Marriage Vol 4 by Akumi Agitogi
CAUGHT BETWEEN FRIEND AND FOE…
On their trip home from the Kudou family villa, Miyo and Kiyoka narrowly escape an ambush from the leader of the Gifted Communion, Naoshi Usui, who claims to be Miyo’s father. Fearing that Miyo will be targeted again, Kiyoka insists that she accompany him to his workplace from now on and appoints a female soldier named Kaoruko as her bodyguard. Though Miyo is unsettled by the revelation that Kaoruko was one of Kiyoka’s previous marriage candidates, the two women gradually warm up to each other and become friends. But can their bond survive the hidden threat coming for Miyo…?
Fly Me To The Moon Vol 13 by Kenjiro Hata
First comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world!
From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space…whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess, or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out!
Nasa’s teaching gig at a girls’ school has introduced the gang to new friends and new opportunities for fan service, but none of the students are as puzzling as Kaguya, the brilliant, mercurial “princess” with an unknown connection to Tsukasa. It’ll take the full force of Nasa’s brainpower to get to the bottom of this mystery, but he’s busy digging a pit in the yard so his wife can watch him get all sweaty. Maybe he can cool off with a trip to a haunted mansion!
Angel of Storms by Trudi Canavan
Tyen is teaching mechanical magic at a school respected throughout the worlds. News arrives that the formidable ruler of all worlds, long believed to be dead, is back and enforcing his old laws — including the one forbidding schools of magic. As teachers and students flee, Tyen is left with no home and no purpose. . .except the promise he made to Vella, the sorcerer imprisoned in a book. Tyen must decide what he is willing to do to free her.
After five years among the tapestry weavers of Schpeta, Rielle’s peaceful new life has been shattered by a local war. As defeat looms, the powerful Angel of Storms appears and invites Rielle to join the artisans of his celestial realm. But what will he require in return for this extraordinary offer?
Escape to a new world.
Library Books
Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
For the first time in her life, Clementine “Emmy” Ryder has no idea what she’s doing. She’s accomplished everything on her to-do list. She left her small hometown of Meadowlark, Wyoming; went to college; and made a career for herself by doing her favorite thing: riding horses. But after an accident makes it impossible for her to get back into the saddle, she has no choice but to return to the hometown she always wanted to escape.
Luke Brooks is Meadowlark’s most notorious bad boy, bar owner, and bachelor. He’s also the unofficial fifth member of the Ryder family. As Emmy’s older brother’s best friend, Luke spent most of his childhood antagonizing her. It’s been years since he’s seen her, but when she walks into his bar and back into his life, he can’t take his eyes off her. Despite his better judgment, he wants to do a whole lot more than just look at her.
Emmy’s got too much on her mind to think about romance. And Luke knows he should stay away from his best friend’s younger sister. But what if Luke is just what Emmy needs to get her spark back? Or will they both go up in flames?
I hope you enjoyed my January 2026 TBR. What books do you plan to read this month?
Lots of great books!
I’ve seen that cover for Done and Dusted around a fair bit, but hadn’t read a blurb, and assumed it was a sapphic romance because I thought that it was two women on the cover.
I can see how you’d think that based on the cover image.
I just finished Done and Dusted yesterday and I really enjoyed it. A very cute cowboy romance. Some spice but not too much
Funnily enough, I also finished it yesterday. In fact, I read it in one sitting, which I hadn’t expected to happen. I also enjoyed it and have put in a hold on the next one in the series from my library.