From thought-provoking fiction to insightful non-fiction, this curated list brings together the books the St. Lucia Times team believes will shape your reading list in 2026. Whether you’re looking to challenge your thinking, escape into a compelling story, or simply build a more intentional reading habit, these recommendations reflect the ideas, voices, and themes worth your time in the year ahead. Consider this your go-to guide for what to read next — handpicked, purposeful, and worth bookmarking.
Anansi: New & Ancient African Tales
Author: Ivana Akotowaa Ofori and others | Genre: Folk Tales
“A collection of tales featuring everyone’s favourite trickster. There are authors from across the diaspora, including Dawn French of Saint Lucia.”
— Terry Finisterre, Sports Editor
At Last A Life
Author: Paul David | Genre: Biography
“Offers a compassionate, non-medical roadmap to living peacefully with anxiety by accepting rather than fighting uncomfortable experience.”
— Josiah St. Luce, Multimedia Journalist
How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything: Yes, Anything
Author: Albert Ellis | Genre: Self Help
“Offers a compassionate, non-medical roadmap to living peacefully with anxiety by accepting rather than fighting uncomfortable experience.”
— Josiah St. Luce, Multimedia Journalist
Lucky Me
Author: Rich Paul | Genre: Autobiography
“Lucky Me highlights how everyday experiences shape and develop our futures.”
— Quinn St. Juste, Multimedia Journalist
Meditations
Author: Marcus Aurelius | Genre: Philosophy
“Meditations is a private journal written by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius to remind himself how to live well under pressure. It’s a collection of short, blunt reminders about how to stay calm, do the right thing, and not get dragged down by ego, anger, or other people’s nonsense. He isn’t trying to sound wise or impress anyone. He’s trying to keep himself steady while carrying a lot of responsibility. What makes this book stick is that it feels real. You’re reading the thoughts of someone who struggles, fails, and keeps trying to be better anyway.”
— Kherim Nelson, Multimedia Journalist
Neruda on the Park
Author: Cleyvis Natera | Genre: Literary Fiction
“Neruda on the Park carries the weight, history, and culture of a multigenerational Dominican family facing impending gentrification in their neighbourhood. Each character’s journey is honest, and poignant. This book is well-written, emotional, familiar, and un-put-downable.”
— Sydney Joseph, Digital News Editor
Ready Player One
Author: Ernest Cline | Genre: Science Fiction
“Ready Player One captures the nostalgia of playing your favourite video games, no matter your age, while presenting a technological future that seems closer to reality everyday.”
— Sydney Joseph, Digital News Editor
Running in Heels
Author: Yasmin Solitahe Odlum, Barbara Jacobs Small | Genre: Non Fiction
“The stories of women’s involvement in Saint Lucian elective politics, political organisations, governance, etc. Very comprehensive. I actually was MC for the launch of this book several years ago, and was supposed to be given a copy. I finally bought one this year. Fantastic read, and great timing in an election year.”
— Terry Finisterre, Sports Editor
Steve Jobs
Author: Walter Isaacson | Genre: Autobiography
“Steve Jobs is for innovators, dreamers, and developers, who want to change their personal obsession into meaningful contributions.”
— Quinn St. Juste, Multimedia Journalist
The Bolt Supremacy
Author: Richard Moore | Genre: Biography
“An examination of the Jamaican speed factory, specifically from the starting point of possible doping, but a great collection of interviews and anecdotes from the forties through to Bolt’s Olympic dominance. The author examines the primary and secondary school setup that laid the foundation for Jamaica’s ability to punch well above its weight.”
— Terry Finisterre, Sports Editor
