Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2026: LA-Centric Historical Fiction Leads the List
Alta Journal's comprehensive spring reading guide spotlights eagerly anticipated releases including Lisa See's 'Daughters of the Sun and Moon' (post-Civil War Los Angeles history), Karen Tei Yamashita's 'Questions 27 & 28' about WWII Japanese American detention, Jane Smiley's return to her Lidie Newton character, Ada Limón's essay collection 'Against Breaking,' and Dave Eggers' 'Contrapposto.' The guide spans April through June releases across fiction, essays, and creative non-fiction, with a strong California literary focus.