Recommended Reading for 2026 > News and Events

As the Editor-in-Chief of KYHS in 2026, I am eager to help foster a thoughtful and welcoming community—one that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the exploration of diverse perspectives. In that spirit, reading remains one of the most powerful ways to grow as reflective thinkers and writers.

To begin the year, I am pleased to share a list of 10 inspiring books recommended for 2026. May these selections spark insight, imagination, and meaningful conversation throughout our KYHS community.

Justice – Michael J. Sandel

The Metamorphosis – Franz Kafka

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas – John Boyne

Prisoners of Geography – Tim Marshall

Freakonomics – Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner

Dead Poets Society – N. H. Kleinbaum

The Kite Runner – Khaled Hosseini

Source Code – Bill Gates

Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir

1984 – George Orwell

Yoonjae Park, KYHS Editor in Chief