The most popular inequality books of 2026

Books about inequality examine the gap between rich and poor and what it does to a society. Economists and reporters explain how it grew, and novelists show what it feels like on either side. They are essential reading for understanding the tensions of our time. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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Most Wanted
Cover of Most Wanted

Most Wanted

Andi Osho

Published 2026

384 pages

A Capital’s Capital
Cover of A Capital’s Capital

A Capital’s Capital

Gilles Postel-Vinay, Jean-Laurent Rosenthal

Published 2026

440 pages