2026 First Half Standouts

So far, 2026 has been off to a slow start for me, reading wise. So much so that I adjusted my reading goal! That being said, these are the best books of 2026 I've read so far. This is strictly based on 5 ⭐ratings. 

Monthly Rewind - June 2026

* Audiobook

Uh not sure what happened in June, but I only read 6 books.   

Pick of the Month

Rest of the Month

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The Favorites was my surprise of the month. I didn't know what to expect but it was definitely a standout for me. 

Sunday Skim

Week 5/31/2026 & 6/7/2026:

Finished:

DNF:

Currently Reading:

Looking Forward To: 

Dolly all the Time might be my favorite Annabel Monaghan book to date and that's saying a lot because I love all her books. I'm sure Liberty Street is a great historical fiction novel but the pacing of it was just too slow for me. Yes, I'm late to the God of the Woods love but I'm really enjoying the audiobook. 

Monthly Rewind - May 2026

* Audiobook

I was hoping to get through more books than April but it seems like 10 was all I got in! Which considering I had to help my daughter move home for the summer and graduation, I'll take it!  

Pick of the Month

Rest of the Month

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Sunday Skim

Week 5/24/2026:

Finished:

Currently Reading:

Looking Forward To: 

I'm not very far into my new audiobook, A Mother Always Knows, but it's going to be a great thriller with a bit of creepy thrown in for fun. Good Joy, Bad Joy is a wonderful story about never being too old to find out who you are and try new things. 

Sunday Skim

Week 5/3/2026; 5/10/2026 and 5/17/2026:

Finished:

Currently Reading:

Looking Forward To: 

May is such a super busy month but even more so this year because our youngest graduated from high school. Not only that but his baseball season has been crazy the last few weeks as well. I'm looking forward to a summer without travel baseball but I do know I will miss it as well.