Duologies|Trilogies|Sagas|Series of my 2026 TBR

Starting a TBR list that includes duologies, trilogies, sagas, and series can definitely feel overwhelming, as I’ve experienced firsthand! One of the key challenges I face is balancing series that have multiple books while still wanting to discover new standalones or shorter collections. For 2026, I’m especially excited to dive into Rebecca Yarros’s "Fourth Wing" and Stephanie Garber’s "Once Upon a Broken Heart," both of which offer rich storytelling in fantasy settings. What helps me manage such a big list is breaking it down into manageable chunks—deciding whether I want to finish a saga or just read a duology when time is tight. The anticipation of following a full series can be thrilling but also adds to the pressure of completing it. To keep motivation high, I enjoy sharing progress with bookish communities and tagging favorites like #bookstoread and #fantasybooks. Another tip I’ve found useful is to stay flexible; if a series isn’t capturing my interest, I permit myself to pause or stop. It keeps reading fun and prevents burnout. Plus, focusing on series by authors like Marissa Meyer and Lauren Roberts, whose works blend fantasy with strong characters, makes the journey worthwhile. Lastly, I embrace the unpredictability of reading goals. Some titles might take longer than expected, but each book on the list enriches my reading year. Hopefully, by the end of 2026, my stack of books to read will feel conquered, and I’ll have discovered new favorites along the way.