These are the best books of 2026, according to Amazon and Barnes & Noble

There are still several weeks to go before the year ends, but both Amazon and Barnes & Noble have already made their decisions on the best books of 2026. Amazon announced its top 20 books of the year on Thursday, a list spanning both fiction and nonfiction titles. And Barnes & Noble shared on Thursday its “book of the year” winners in fiction, nonfiction and children’s literature. Here are the top choices. Looking for your next read? 4 book club picks from Oprah, Reese Witherspoon and more Best books of 2026 The top fiction choices from Amazon and Barnes & Noble share an interesting similarity: They’re both described as epic, multigenerational family sagas that explore the immigrant experience in America. The No.

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