Dragonlance: War Wizard
Book 1: Dragonlance War Wizard
Hardcover | Kindle | Audiobook
By Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Release Date: August 4, 2026

You know how everyone says all things come back around? I usually disregard that, as it normally applies to things like Members Only jackets and bell-bottom jeans. In this particular case, however, it means that two of my all-time favorite authors from my early teens are back writing in one of my favorite settings. I speak of none other than Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman bringing the world of Krynn to life, yet again. The Dragonlance books were a staple of my early fantasy reading, as I read the original trilogy as they released them and almost every single other book based in Ansalon and neighboring continents. It was an absolute delight to trek back into the past and see what the future holds for this franchise. Dragonlance: War Wizard is the first in a new series and if you are like me, you were ecstatic to hear about it coming out. Please allow me to talk your ears off about it.

It is a glorious time for all Baldur’s Gate fans! You don’t have to be a Dungeons & Dragons nerd like me to like the video games, but it certainly does not hurt! I will admit, I was an addict of BG2 wayyyyyy back in the day. All of this is not just nostalgic, but it is also far more interesting, as the stories have greater depth. Oh, and speaking of stories and depth, check out all of the tie-ins for Baldur’s Gate we are getting this year! Some of these are out now, while others are coming very soon. Grab them while you can, fellow travelers of Faerûn.

The Summer Solstice is upon us! And with it comes plenty of new books and lots of warm weather and natural light to read them in.

Below are some titles that I am personally looking forward to checking out this Summer, most of which land in the science fiction, fantasy, horror, roleplaying, historical fiction, and non-fiction categories and their respective subgenres. The first list of books is presented in order of release date from May 2026 through August 2026. After this main list, I’ve included some older titles to read before their new movie/TV adaptations come out. Finally, you’ll find a bonus section featuring themed Cookbooks, Craftbooks, Guides, Coloring Books, Sourcebooks, Card Sets/Games, Journals, and Accessories that are perfect companions for your Summer reading adventures, and also make great gifts. This guide contains links to each item; for books, I’ve included print, ebook, and audiobook editions.

Continue on to check out my list of Summer 2026 Book Recommendations & Gifts…

Strixhaven: Omens Of Chaos
Magic: The Gathering
Hardcover | Kindle | Audiobook
By Seanan McGuire
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Release Date: April 7, 2026

I am late to the party, folks; for that I must apologize. No excuses, but life definitely got in the way of my obligations. That said, I am here to rectify that with a review of Strixhaven: Omens Of Chaos, the newest offering in the Magic: The Gathering books and from author Seanan McGuire. I will confess that I am not an MtG player or fan. I hold no hatred for the game or franchise; it is just not one of my many obsessions (of which there are plenty). No, it is the overlap of Strixhaven into the world of Dungeons & Dragons that piqued my curiosity and led me to commit to reading this novel. So I will try to give you a rundown of my take on it. Let us venture forth, dear readers.

Dragonlance Legends
Books 1-3: Time of the Twins, War of the Twins, Test of the Twins
Hardcover
By Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Release Date: February 10, 2026

So this week sees the release of a series of books from my youth, although there is a typo in there, as it states it has been forty years since the series began. That has to be incorrect, as there is no way I am that old; I am still a teenager, I swear! But Dragonlance Legends captures all three of the books in one beautiful tome for new readers to enjoy and old-timers like me to walk down memory lane. If you were entertained by the first three books in the Dragonlance Chronicles collection, you will love this deep dive into one of the greatest characters in the series. I speak, of course, of Raistlin. But surprisingly enough, we read as his brother Caramon relentlessly tries to save his sibling from the very power he craves.