Summer 2026 cultural releases: new historical fiction titles and fresh music tracks

Publishers are rolling out a slate of historical fiction novels for the summer season. Highlights include Chanel Cleeton's "An Infinite Love Story," set during the 1960s Space Race; Jillian Laine's "Henry Tudor Must Die," a narrative of Anne Boleyn's final days; Ruta Sepetys' "A Fortune of Sand," following a young woman in 1927 Detroit; and Kerri Maher's "Summer of Love," which intertwines a 1967 San Francisco setting with a modern mystery.

At the same time, musicians are releasing new songs and albums. Jessie Reyez's album LITTLE VENGEANCE features the single “WHEN YOU HOLD HER.” Colombian‑Canadian singer Elena Rose debuts “Happy,” blending African drums with pop vocals. Mexican artist Chino Pacas teams with FLVCKKA on “Madrugada.” Chilean singer‑songwriter Mon Laferte issues the track “A Pesar De Ti y De Mí” from her Femme Fatale Vol. 2 project. Feid and Munic HB drop the mixtape EL MOCO VERDE, while Ricky Martin re‑records his 1995 hit with Brazilian star Luan Santana in “Estranho.” Olivia Rodrigo releases her third studio album, “stupid song.”