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Predicting Bookish Trends for 2026

By Nicola Moody-Turnwald  •  0 comments  •   2 minute read

2026 bookish trends

Two weeks into 2026 and we have already spotted some new bookish trends popping up!Β 

2026 Book Prediction: Vegetarian Cooking

This year we're predicting that vegetarianism will be making a comeback! Several of our Book Heroes embrace this lifestyle, so here are Lizzy and Kevin's favourite vegetarian friendly food books...

Kevin is an avid lover of the Bosh! series and he can't wait for this upcoming title to release next month! Pre-order your copy now for delivery on release day.

Lizzy recommends these two vegetarian friendly cookbooks for anyone who is interested in changing their lifestyle or has dietary needs. Veggies have never tasted so good!

2026 Prediction: Analogue Activities

The "analogue" trend has been circulating social media, with people aiming to be spending less time on screens and more time on hobbies!Β 


At Book Hero we have an ever-expanding collection of puzzles and kits designed to keep you busy for hours, reducing your screen time.

2026 Prediction: YA Dystopia

In 2025 there seemed to be a renewed interest in Dystopian Fiction, reminiscent of the 2010s surge in popularity of series such as The Hunger Games, Maze Runner and Divergent.


As the world gets more and more closer to the 'fictional' worlds of these novels, we predict that authors may use this opportunity to instil some social commentary and promote critical thinking...

What do you think will be trending in 2026?

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