Reading Goals Revisited: Our Mid-Year 2026 Book Check-In
Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy BookcastShow Notes
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth revisit reading goals and New Year's resolutions set back in January. They check in on their 26 in 2026 reading lists, compare mid-year reading stats, and share the books that have stood out most so far this year. They also talk about the challenge of choosing what to read next, the freedom to put down books that aren't working, and how their Summer Book Bingo is going. Whether you're crushing your reading goals or completely off track, join the bookish banter and perhaps discover your next great read. 00:50 Revisiting Our Reading Resolutions 07:55 Mid Year Reading Stats 10:15 Progress on Our 26 in 2026 Lists 11:41 Our Favorite Books of the Year So Far 16:24 Deciding What to Read Next 21:41 Book Bingo Updates 23:31 Books We Couldn't Finish 24:36 How to Join Our Summer Book Bingo 25:30 Reading Goals for the Rest of 2026 27:52 Closing Thoughts & Next Episode Books Discussed in This Episode : The Lord of the Rings — J. R. R. Tolkien The Hobbit — J. R. R. Tolkien Her Body and Other Parties — Carmen Maria Machado Katabasis — R. F. Kuang Klara and the Sun — Kazuo Ishiguro The Traveling Cat Chronicles — Hiro Arikawa Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil — V. E. Schwab Atmosphere — Taylor Jenkins Reid There There — Tommy Orange The Serviceberry — Robin Wall Kimmerer Good People — Patmeena Sabit Project Hail Mary — Andy Weir The Mythmakers — John Hendrix The Housemaid — Freida McFadden I'm Glad My Mom Died — Jennette McCurdy Let’s Connect Podcast Instagram: @galaxiesandgoddesses
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