Johnson County Library Staff's Most Anticipated: 2026Like this list

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• Wuthering Heights

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  Lisa, Stephanie and Zach are excited to see the new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, in theaters on February 13th and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.

• Sunrise on the Reaping

  Collins, Suzanne,

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  Stephanie and Brittany are looking forward to the movie, slated for theaters November 20th.

• My Husband's Wife

  a Novel

  Feeney, Alice,

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  This is on Stephanie's list to read in 2026.

• Not Your Final Girl by Mikayla Randolph | Goodreads

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  Stephanie is excited for Not Your Final Girl by Mikayla Randolph, due out in May 2026. Here's a synopsis: Darcy and her high school friends haven’t gathered together in seven years. After a tragic murder on prom night, the group graduated and never…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• MICHAEL | Official Movie Site | In Theatres April 24, 2026

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  Stephanie is excited for this movie about Michael Jackson's life, due out April 24, 2026.

• Vigil

  a Novel

  Saunders, George, 1958-

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  Molly is excited about this new book from George Saunders, due out January 27th.

• Now I Surrender

  a Novel

  Enrigue, Alvaro, 1969-

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  This new release, due out March 5th, is on Molly's most anticipated list.

• American Fantasy

  Straub, Emma,

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  This new novel from Emma Straub is on Molly's most anticipated list and releases April 7th.

• THE EDGE OF SPACE-TIME | Kirkus Reviews

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  Molly is excited about this book, by cosmologist and particle physicist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. It's scheduled for release on April 7, 2026.

• Unrivaled (Game Changers, #7) by Rachel Reid | Goodreads

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  That's right! Ilya & Shane are back! Molly is excited about Rachel Reid's new book, out September 29th.

• People We Meet on Vacation

  Henry, Emily,

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  The Netflix adaptation of this book was on Brittany's 2026 list, and she's already watched (and enjoyed) it!

• An Offer From a Gentleman

  Quinn, Julia, 1970-

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  Season 4 of Bridgerton starts on Netflix on January 29th and is on Brittany's most anticipated list. Season 4 is based on this book by Julia Quinn.

• Margo's Got Money Troubles

  a Novel

  Thorpe, Rufi,

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  Brittany and Lisa are excited for the series based on this book, starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman and Nicole Kidman, and debuting on Apple TV on April 15, 2026.

• Project Hail Mary

  a Novel

  Weir, Andy,

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  Brittany is excited about this film, starring Ryan Gosling, premiering on March 20, 2026.

• Youngblood

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  Zach is excited for this movie about Detroit hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood and his experience joining the Hamilton Mustangs, where his pride and prowess are tested. Release date March 6th.

• The Bride! - Wikipedia

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  Zach is excited to see The Bride!, written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, that premiers on March 6th. Here's a summary: In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein's creature asks Dr. Euphronius to create a companion for him. They give life to a murdered…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Wikipedia

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  Zach's Most Anticipated list includes this movie, an animated adventure comedy film based on the 2007 video game Super Mario Galaxy and Nintendo's broader Mario franchise. Its release date is April 3rd.

• Hope (upcoming film) - Wikipedia

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  Zach is looking forward to this South Korean science fiction film out this summer. Summary: In the remote village of Hope Harbor, near the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). When a tiger is suspected to have appeared and local police chief…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Devil Wears Prada 2 - Wikipedia

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  Lisa is excited to reenter the world of Miranda Priestly and Andrea Sachs on May 1st.

• The Flower Bearers

  Griffiths, Rachel Eliza,

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  This memoir focused on relationships and grief is on Lisa's Most Anticipated list for 2026.