See PEOPLE's picks for the best books of January 2026 so far, including self-help books by Oprah Winfrey and new novels.

Without further ado, here are our picks for the best books for book clubs in 2026!

January is packed with romance, thrills, and action, with some brilliant books to kick off 2026. Here are our favorites.

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Step aside, celebrity book clubs – it's Barack Obama's turn to share his favorite books of the summer. Twice a year, the former president lets Americans into his leisurely pastimes, sharing a list of ...