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Louise Penny Book Releases for 2026

Apr 7
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Updated: 57 minutes ago

New Louise Penny books, Chief Inspector Gamache releases, paperbacks, large-print editions, audiobooks, and more


Louise Penny Book Releases for 2026
Canadian author Louise Penny

Louise Penny has a busy 2026 release schedule, with new books and editions spanning the Chief Inspector Gamache series, paperback releases, large-print editions, audiobooks, and international editions.


The year includes the new titles The Last Mandarin and Miss Wolcott’s Ghost, along with new editions of The Black Wolf, The Cruelest Month, and A Rule Against Murder.


In this guide, we’ve gathered the Louise Penny books and editions currently listed for release in 2026. Bookmark this page and check back for updates — we’ll keep this list current as new titles, formats, and release dates are announced. This post is current as of 11/08/2026, at 08:51 am EDT):


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📊 Louise Penny 2026 Release Schedule

Book Title

Format

Release Date

Where to Get It

The Last Mandarin

Hardcover

May 12, 2026

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The Last Mandarin

Compact Disc

May 12, 2026

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The Last Mandarin

International Hardcover

May 12, 2026

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The Black Wolf

International Paperback

June 4, 2026

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The Black Wolf

Paperback

August 25, 2026

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The Black Wolf

Large Print Paperback

September 23, 2026

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Miss Wolcott’s Ghost

Hardcover

October 20, 2026

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Miss Wolcott’s Ghost

Compact Disc

October 20, 2026

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Miss Wolcott’s Ghost

International Hardcover

October 27, 2026

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Miss Wolcott’s Ghost

International Paperback

October 27, 2026

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The Cruelest Month

Large Print Hardcover

November 25, 2026

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Miss Wolcott’s Ghost

Large Print Hardcover

November 25, 2026

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A Rule Against Murder

Large Print Hardcover

December 23, 2026

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All release dates, formats, pricing, and availability are subject to change.


⭐ Biggest Louise Penny Releases of 2026


The Last Mandarin


The Last Mandarin is one of the biggest new Louise Penny releases of the year, with hardcover and audiobook editions both scheduled for May.


Miss Wolcott’s Ghost


Miss Wolcott’s Ghost is another major 2026 release and is listed as Chief Inspector Gamache Novel #21.


The book is appearing in several formats, including hardcover, compact disc, international editions, and large print.


New Large-Print Editions


2026 also brings new large-print editions of several Louise Penny titles, including:

  • The Black Wolf

  • Miss Wolcott’s Ghost

  • The Cruelest Month

  • A Rule Against Murder

These editions give readers additional options for collecting or reading books from the Chief Inspector Gamache series.


🔎 Looking Ahead to Louise Penny Books in 2027


Several additional Louise Penny editions are already scheduled for 2027.


Current listings include:

  • Chief Inspector Gamache Series: First Six Titles — Large Print Hardcover Collection — January 27, 2027

  • The Last Mandarin — Paperback — February 23, 2027

  • The Last Mandarin — International Paperback — May 6, 2027

  • Miss Wolcott’s Ghost — International Paperback — May 20, 2027

  • Miss Wolcott’s Ghost — Paperback — August 3, 2027



📖 About Louise Penny

Canadian author Louise Penny

Louise Penny is best known for the Chief Inspector Gamache mystery series.


The series follows Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and includes more than twenty novels, with several earlier titles continuing to receive new paperback, large-print, and international editions.


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