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Happy belated Winter Solstice to everyone who celebrated it a few days ago!
Here are my Winter Solstice bookish wishes for 2026.
1. Better ways to learn about upcoming nonfiction titles.
Goodreads sometimes mentions them, but there are no dedicated lists for new nonfiction there from what I can find. If you know of a site that remains up-to-date on this, please share.
2. Library access for everyone.
One of the things that surprised me when I started to get to know other Top Ten Tuesday bloggers is that free public libraries don’t exist in some countries and are maybe only available in big cities in others. I think everyone should have access to free books no matter where you live.
3. More novels about older protagonists
When I say older, I mean senior citizen age. Even though I’m a long way from reaching that label, I enjoy reading about the lives of people who aren’t your typically 18-30 year old protagonists. There’s so much more to life than being a teenager or young adult, and it’s not explored enough in my opinion.
4. More short stories and novellas
I know I’ve mentioned my love of shorter form literature in previous bookish wishes posts, but this is my comfort zone at the moment.
5. A good cup of tea
So much in life can be made just an little easier with a good cup of tea.
6. New books from all of our favourite authors.
Wouldn’t that be nice?
Fun bookish wish list. Books by our favorite authors is always so nice. 🙂
Thank you. 🙂
Librarians have an edge up when it comes to nonfiction — we get little magazines that show us all the upcoming titles from different publishers!
Lucky you! I’m so glad you have that resource.
I’ve been really enjoying finding books with older protagonists lately, but they seem to fall largely in the mystery-ish genre. I’d lot some more variety.
Yes, they definitely are more common in that genre, and I have no idea why.
For upcoming nonfiction titles give Publisher’s Weekly a try: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/adult-announcements/article/99233-spring-2026-fiction-nonfiction-preview-literary-fiction.html
It is free to subscribe.
I hope this helps.
Oh, thank you so much! I will. 🙂
I love older protagonists! two of my favs this year are Sybil from The Correspondent and Theo of Golden!
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
Love this wishlist! Yes to more stories with older protagonists! And short stories/novellas. And new books from favourite authors! 💜
Thank you, Dini.
I utilize my library DAILY. It’s crazy to think of places that don’t have the same access to books. Whether it’s Libby, Hoopla, or going inside for a physical book, I’m always taking advantage of the free book access.
That’s awesome!
I like your list. I agree with some of them. Have a great week. Merry Christmas! Here is my TTT. https://dmhoisington.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/top-ten-tuesday-15/
Thanks. 🙂
A big yes to free public access to books for all!
🙂
Great list! I especially agree with #2,3 and 4. I love my library and think everyone should have access to one. I’m also into novellas and short stories lately. I love the books I’ve read with the older characters.
Have a great week!
Thank you!
What a fabulous list, Lydia! I love me a good cup of tea, especially when reading. Let’s hope you get all your wishes. Thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog today.
You’re quite welcome. Thank you for your kind words.
I know what you mean about not figuring out how to find our about good nonfiction. When I do my end of the year best books round-ups I am always shocked by the nonfiction books everyone is raving about that I never heard about. Ha! Happy holidays.
I’m glad you get it! Happy Holidays.
I agree with ALL of these!
yay!
I don’t know if you follow the Nonfiction November, but that might be a great resource for learning about nonfiction you haven’t read (not necessarily new). Also, does your library do a new nonfiction section? Mine does. That might also be a good option. Merry Christmas!
Those are both excellent ideas. Thank you.
Great list! New books from favorite authors are always welcome!
Thank you.
I agree with the nonfiction thing – I wish Goodreads made it easier for that.
I know, right?
As a librarian, #2 makes me sad. 😞 I agree … they should be everywhere. Merry Christmas!
Thank you. I’m glad you get it. 🙂
Check out the SFINCs competition, tons and tons of novellas!
Thank you. I will. 🙂
Library access for everyone!! YES! I am so sad because they are working so hard to take our funding away here. We are losing so many programs and access already. SIGH.
I’m so sorry to hear that, Leslie. How awful.
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate reading books featuring older characters. Sure, it’s great seeing what 20 and 30-somethings get up to in books. But there’s something about books with characters who have lived a bit more.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/2026-releases-to-get-excited-about/
Exactly. 🙂
These are all such lovely wishes, may they all come true!
Aww, thank you.
These are lovely wishes.
If you have access to Edelweiss, I find it useful to see what nonfiction is upcoming. This list on Goodreads is also useful https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/232675.Nonfiction_Published_in_Year_2026 and if your scroll down the comments there are links to more specific categories
Wishing all your bookish dreams come true
Thanks for sharing your TTT list
I will give this a try. Thank you so much.
These are amazing wishes. You’re right about wishing for more older protagonists. I’m a little tired of younger immature protagonists, though they do have their own charm. I hope your wishes come true 😊
If you’d like to visit, here’s my TTT (I didn’t have many bookish wishes for once, so I chose to do an older prompt I missed) :
https://thebooklorefairyreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/22/top-ten-tuesday-books-on-my-winter-2025-2026-to-read-list/
I just left you a comment! Thank you.
Yes, these are great bookish wishes! Happy belated winter solstice!
Thank you, Nicole!
Great wishes! I hope they all come true!
Thank you very much. 🙂
What a lovely wish list. I agree, I would love for all book lovers to have access to a library.
Thank you.