The best new sci-fi and fantasy books released in February 2026, featuring epic worldbuilding, time travel, and high-stakes adventure.
Brandon Sanderson · 2025
A standalone novel set in the far-future Cosmere universe, navigating seas and stars with intricate world-building.
Kim Harrison · 2026
The second book in The Shadow Age series follows Petra, a shadow-magic weaver, as she faces sabotage from an ancient shadow entity.
Jasmin Kirkbride · 2026
Echo and Hazel must navigate different timelines to prevent a climate disaster, meeting in dreams to unravel their mission.
Matthew Kressel · 2026
A group of travelers journey to Mars to witness the first rain, including a former addict and a recovering influencer.
Fonda Lee · 2026
A woman in the twilight of her career must decide what is worth living or dying for in a world where money trumps loyalty.
Michael Swanwick · 2026
A collection of short stories blending science fiction and magic, exploring the boundaries of reality.
Isla Jewell · 2026
A woman turns a run-down video store into a bookshop, only to discover powerful magic and forbidden love.
Molly O'Neill · 2026
A tale of love and magic, where a runaway finds refuge in a magical traveling carnival.
Makana Yamamoto · 2026
A bored hacker is forced by gangsters to take down a crooked politician, uncovering a code she might not be able to crack.
Matt Dinniman · 2026
A man must fight for his planet against impossible odds when gamers from Earth attempt to remotely annihilate it.