The most popular action & adventure books of 2026

Action and adventure books are about journeys and danger. Treasure hunts, lost cities, jungle expeditions, daring rescues and escapes keep the pages turning, and the heroes win by nerve and skill. They are made to sweep you along, whether a classic adventure tale or a modern blockbuster. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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The Dream
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The Dream

Gideon Sterer

Published 2026

88 pages

The Snips
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The Snips

Raúl the Third, Elaine Bay

Published 2026

128 pages

The Chase
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The Chase

Jenny Bloomfield

Published 2026

32 pages

Fathom Fall
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Fathom Fall

Matteo L. Cerilli

Published 2026

304 pages