Belletrist Reveals 2026 Picks: Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss Lead Reading Year
Belletrist Reveals 2026 Picks: Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss Lead Reading Year
Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss' Belletrist unveils 2026 selections, spotlighting monthly reads, in-person events, and ongoing community conversations.
Belletrist, the online book club and reading community founded in 2017 by Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss, is back for 2026 with a fresh slate of monthly picks and continued opportunities for readers to connect. The duo emphasizes selecting books that genuinely move them, with a goal of deepening the bond between readers and the stories they discuss.
Originally built around monthly reads, Belletrist has expanded beyond online conversations to include in-person events and a subscription service, offering members new ways to engage with authors and fellow fans. Roberts has highlighted that the club seeks to foster meaningful dialogue and community among book lovers who share a passion for literature.
The 2026 lineup so far includes January’s pick, Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash. The debut novel follows the dysfunctional Flynn family as their lives spiral into a criminal conspiracy, a premise Belletrist calls incredible and highly readable. Cash, noted as Forever Magazine’s co-editor, joins a growing slate of titles that mix fiction and memoir while highlighting up-and-coming storytellers.
In highlighting past selections, the club has featured notable releases such as Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo, underscoring Belletrist’s appetite for both acclaimed works and fresh debuts. The ongoing cadence of new reads invites members to participate in monthly discussions, attend events, and explore titles that spark conversation.
As Belletrist evolves, Roberts and Preiss remain focused on accessibility and connection, inviting readers everywhere to join the conversation, discover books that resonate, and contribute to the community they built nearly a decade ago.
