In today’s Fantasy for the Ages episode, Jim goes solo to break down the Top 15 CONFIRMED Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror novels coming in 2026 — books with officially announced publication dates that are already shaping what kind of reading year 2026 is going to be.

This isn’t a speculative list. Every title discussed has been confirmed by publishers, and Jim digs into:

• What kind of story each book is bringing

• The genre and subgenre it fits into

• Whether it’s a standalone or part of a series (and which number)

• Why each one matters in the bigger SFFH conversation

• Whether Jim plans to read it or not

From massive fan-favorite series returns to buzzy standalone releases, literary speculative fiction, dark fantasy, science fiction, and horror, this list covers the full spectrum of what SFFH readers can genuinely expect in 2026.

👇 Join the discussion:

Which book on this list is your most anticipated?

Which one surprised you?

And which 2026 release do you think is going to dominate the year?

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Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?

Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter: https://t.ly/QyNab

Battle Ground: https://t.ly/e_gvh

The Caretaker: https://t.ly/3_j-T

Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep: https://t.ly/y2pqL

The Dragon Has Some Complaints: https://t.ly/ZgvqA

The Expanse: https://t.ly/a1vXe

The Faith of Beasts: https://t.ly/s5YUS

The Fox and the Devil: https://t.ly/hCD1G

Frankenstein: https://t.ly/H167T

The Glowing Hours: https://t.ly/oryqY

Honeysuckle: https://t.ly/PmGtr

Mercy of the Gods: https://t.ly/-8gEJ

Operation Bounce House: https://t.ly/6R3pd

Sing the Night: https://t.ly/g1BhN

A Soul Full of Shadows: https://t.ly/VJUU9

Strange Familiars: https://t.ly/M_UGa

Twelve Months: https://t.ly/vZRA2

Vigil: https://t.ly/Z0ttD

Weavingshaw: https://t.ly/B-PS1

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0:00 - Opening & Episode Explanation

1:50 - The Top 15 Confirmed 2026 SFFH Releases

15:32 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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