Best of 2026
What reads and watches have you loved this year?
Bringing together the best of 2026 – from the picks of our staff and customers, to best of the year lists published by magazines, newspapers and booksellers.
Best of 2026 ... so far!
Best of 2026 ... so far!
Best of the year so far - 2026 edition | Debora's picks
Olivia Laing has rocked my reading world but there's also room for Kaveh Akbar and other stellar voices.
Best of 2026 .... so far!: Nate's picks
Nate picks the best of the year so far - fiction, non-fiction, and some classics.
Best audiobooks of 2026 ... so far!
The audiobooks Donna is loving in 2026 - includes fiction and non-fiction.
Highly rated
Titles published in 2026 that have been given 5-star ratings by library borrowers in our online catalogue.
Best Reads from 2000 to today
Explore the best and most popular books. We have been recording the top books each year since 2000.