Fresh From the Printer: New Reads and Activities for 2026
Explore Dover's latest book releases—from uplifting books that nurture your mind, body, and spirit, enrich your soul, and awaken your creativity, to magical adventures and encounters with new characters and old friends. There's no better way to start the year than by discovering books that lead to growth and relaxation. Here are just a few of our newly released titles, fresh from the printer, and ready for your activity and TBR list.
Set New Goals for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
Shift out of old habits with ease and journal your way into new perspectives in 2026. Set new self-care goals and get grounded with 52 weekly strategies in Return to Center. Easily find moments of gratitude and happiness with My Five-Minute Happiness Journal.
Deepen your faith with A Year of Joy, a guided journal with scripture and room to write and reflect. It also includes a Christian music playlist featuring 52 beloved gospel songs curated by the renowned, award-winning Gaither Music Group.
Celebrate the life and works of Jesus Christ in Because He Lives: A Coloring Book With Bible Verses. This multisensory journey offers an uplifting, creative, and spiritual path, highlighting hand-drawn art, biblical verses, and a 36-song playlist to stream with lyrics.
Spiritual Enlightenment Through Eastern Philosophy
Eastern philosophy, especially Buddhism, has offered spiritual enlightenment to generations of seekers. Dover Bookshelf's beautifully bound, affordable hardcover of Herman Hesse's Siddhartha presents the tale of a young Brahmin's spiritual awakening, with reader-friendly text that captures the novel's lyrical prose. In her 1931 Newbery Award–winning story The Cat Who Went to Heaven, author Elizabeth Coatsworth blends spirituality and compassion in a moving narrative featuring a humble artist, a captivating calico cat, and Buddhist teachings—all complemented by Lynd Ward's beautiful illustrations.
Step Into the Unknown With Curiosity and Inspiration
Open the door to a universe of hidden wisdom revealed in a deluxe, hardcover edition of The Secret Teachings of All Ages. Inside the stunning gold foil covers and gilded pages of this perennial bestseller, explore the timeless knowledge that has guided seekers, sages, and mystics for centuries.
Immerse yourself in the underwater sea world of The Magical Mermaid Society. Young and old will be entranced by these alluring, magical creatures found in tales of lore and legend from around the world. Find out how to join The Magical Mermaid Society and connect with other enthusiasts in this splendid shimmering bronze foil hardcover guide with gorgeous full-color illustrations.
Continue your sea adventures with Dover Bookshelf's collectible editions of Herman Melville's Moby Dick and Homer's ancient Greek epic The Odyssey. Follow King Odysseus through perilous battles with mythical creatures, encounters with gods, and treacherous seas as he journeys home. Read the thrilling tale in this beautifully bound, affordable hardcover edition with easy-to-read type, and get to know its characters before this summer's anticipated film adaptation.
Awaken Your Creativity
It begins with a stroke of color. Wake up your imagination and creativity with lovely hand-drawn illustrations from Dover coloring books. Cultivate a calming atmosphere designed to promote relaxation and rejuvenation with adorable owls in Creative Haven® Owldorable Coloring Book; a Valloween celebration in Comfy Buddies Cute and Creepy Coloring Book (you guessed right—a mix of Valentine's Day and Halloween); images and stickers of dreamy cowboys, sweet couples and country landscapes in Western Romance: A Coloring & Sticker Book; and discover the secret of your own Chinese zodiac sign in Lunar: A Zodiac Art & Coloring Book.
Don't Forget the Kids
Unfold hours of creative fun with My First Origami Book. With how-to videos for 19 projects and 80 sheets of colorful, whimsically patterned origami paper, kids can turn simple folds into a samurai helmet, a jumping frog, and more.
Jelly stickers are all the rage, and little ones will have hours of fun with mess-free, durable silicone stickers in Noah's Ark and On the Farm Jelly Sticker Activity Pads. Each comes with more than 40 stickers, plus a large fold-out scene.
Hippity hoppity, Easter will be here before you know it. Get those Easter baskets filled with an eggceptionally funny tale, The Easter Bunny Needs a NEW BUTT! from the creators of the bestseller I Need a NEW BUTT!
From coloring books to great reads and screen-free activities, visit www.doverpublications.com and browse over 8,000 titles across all genres at great prices.
