In the ninth calendar week of 2026, the Spiegel bestseller lists showcase a diverse range of new releases, with Dark Academia and emotional dramas dominating the charts. Sarah Sprinz's "Dunbridge Academy – Wherever" leads the paperback fiction list, a Dark Academia romance exploring secrets and forbidden love at an elite university. Following closely at number two is Mercedes Ron's "Tell Me with Kisses," a passionate love story by the Spanish author known for her emotional narratives. German author Sabine Thiesler enters at number thirteen with "Leb wohl, Schwester," a poignant family drama about sisterhood and loss. In non-fiction, criminal psychologist Axel Petermann debuts at number six on the paperback non-fiction charts with his latest work analyzing the psyche of criminals based on real cases.