Weekly Publishing Roundup 2.19.26

New horror novels put fun twists on classic tropes

Feb 20, 2026

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Spacious library interior with many wooden bookshelves. — Photo by Leo Okuyama on Unsplash

Hello again!

Thanks so much for your patience this week - I’ve been traveling for a family event.

Welcome back to our weekly publishing roundup! This is where we highlight newly announced books that Hollywood buyers and producers should be keeping an eye on.

Here are some picks from this week that I’m excited about:

A major publishing deal for a romance novel very similar to Emily Henry’s work
A grounded sci-fi from a Pulitzer Prize winner
A thriller that takes place in the world of true crime investigators

As always, I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Best,

TIP

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