The most popular music books of 2026

Music books are for listeners and players alike. Read the stories of musicians and bands, the history of genres from classical to hip-hop, and what goes on inside the industry. You will also find guides to theory and to learning an instrument, whatever your level. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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Mix It!
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Mix It!

Ian Corbett

Published 2026

382 pages

A Night at the Disco
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A Night at the Disco

Alice Harris, Christian John Wikane

Published 2026

256 pages

Mr. Moonlight
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Mr. Moonlight

Philip Norman

Published 2026

400 pages

Hip-Hop and Comics
Cover of Hip-Hop and Comics

Hip-Hop and Comics

Sheena C. Howard, Justin D. Burton, Brea M. Heidelberg, Patrick A. Reed, Spenser Nellis

Published 2026

224 pages

Selena
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Selena

MELVILLE HOUSE

Published 2026

240 pages