27 Jewish Books We’re Looking Forward to in 2026

Hey Alma
January 7, 2026

Brooke Averick's debut romance novel, memoirs from Lena Dunham and Cazzie David and so much more.

It’s only been 2026 for a week, and it’s already shaping up to be a whirlwind. Este Haim got married, Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City, Timothée Chalamet began his quest for an Oscar and the United States captured Venezuela’s de facto leader, just to name a few things that have already happened.

Thankfully, there are plenty of thrilling new books coming out this year that can help us escape reality when we need to and also engage with our world on a deeper level. This includes a bevy of titles on Jewish subjects and/or by Jewish authors.

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"The Last Woman of Warsaw" by Judy Batalion

New York Times bestselling author Judy Batalion's debut novel pairs unlikely allies Fanny Zelshinsky and Zosia Dror. Set in 1938, Fanny, a daughter of the Warsaw Jewish elite, and Zosia, a child of the shtetl, team up to find their missing mentor. Out April 7, 2026.