New and upcoming books by Canadian authors in 2026
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Why Canadian fiction is having another great year
One of my favourite things about Canadian fiction is that it never fits neatly into one box. In the same year, we can get a literary novel from Emily St. John Mandel, a gripping domestic thriller from Shari Lapena, and a charming fantasy set in Montreal from Heather Fawcett. We also have not one but two new books from Louise Penny, including the latest Three Pines mystery and a new collaboration with Mellissa Fung. Add in a new summer romance from Carley Fortune and Yann Martel's ambitious retelling of the Trojan War, and there's truly something for every kind of reader this year.
The books already earning a spot on my TBR
Below, I’ve compiled my list of new and upcoming books by Canadian authors that I'm most excited to read in 2026. And because publishers keep announcing books throughout the year (and I keep discovering new ones), I update this page regularly with new releases and recent additions.
By no means is this every noteworthy Canadian book publishing in 2026, but it's a great place to start if you're looking to discover new Canadian authors or keep up with your favourites. Happy reading!
Looking for more book suggestions?
If you're in the mood for even more CanLit, be sure to check out my list of some of the best Canadian books of 2025 and my guide to Canada Reads books for even more recommendations.
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
From the bestselling author of Station Eleven and Sea of Tranquility
In 2031, after the collapse of the United States, a Los Angeles party turns strange when a man vanishes—and a search begins that moves through shadow worlds, doubles, and fractured timelines.
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