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What I Loved & Hated: My 2026 Reads
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items My goal for 2026 is to read 50 books. Here is what I have read, so far, organized by genre. Each one has a short review below. Come give me a follow over on Goodreads for my full thoughts on each book. Let me know your thoughts in the comments as wel...
Sections
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Fiction
Non Fiction
Suspense/Thriller/Mystery
Romance
Children’s Literature
Fiction
The section is a bit of a mixed bag as it contains all the books that I would qualify as fiction in 2026. Click on each one to see my review. Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
This is the second book in the series, the continuation of a fantastic story! The author is a dear friend and the book is wonderfully crafted.
Interrupted in Olaiya
The internet caught my eye with this one. It is funny, interesting, crude, and crazy. A true lit RPG.
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Non Fiction
This section contains the nonfiction books, autobiographies, biographies, and faith-based books I read in 20256. Click on each one to see my review.
My local library is doing A Year with Agatha book club. We started off with this read. I knew so little about her as an author and the insights Worsley offered were interesting.
Agatha Christie: An Elusive Woman
Our book club selected this one in the spring. It is heavy and hard and dark. The stories are intense and yet informational. I learned so much about the Radium Girls.
The Radium Girls: America's Shining Women
If you like The Secret Lives of Morman Wives, this one will excite you! Mayce’s story is shared in an interesting and engaging way.
Told You So
Suspense/Thriller/Mystery
I am a huge fan of suspense, mystery, and thrillers! If you enjoy this genre as well, check out each book for my review!
Perhaps you’ve heard of this one. It is as intense as people say. Compelling and cringy!!
The Housemaid
Freida McFadden writes incredible thrillers. This one had me stumped and I have read a ton of books in this genre.
Never Lie: A Locked-Room Psychological Thriller
I loved this one by Anthony Horowitz. It was cleverly crafted and the ending surprised me.
Magpie Murders: A Novel (Susan Ryeland Series, 1)
An absolute classic and for great reason. This was a book club read for me and I loved it!
Murder on the Orient Express: Hercule Poirot
Colleen Hoover is typically a favorite of mine. This was not a hit though — cheesy, cringey, yuck.
Woman Down: A Novel
Alice Feeney is just stellar! Her works are my favorite! This one was twisty and turn-y in the best possible ways.
Sometimes I Lie: A Novel
I love Christie but was not a huge fan of this one. The murder was obvious to me and the characters felt flat.
Crooked House
Romance
If you are looking for a little sizzle or spice, these are the romance books I read in 2026. Check out each one to review my review and rating.
A brilliant piece of literature. Mulan meets Revolutionary War. Loved it!
A Girl Called Samson: A Novel
Children’s Literature
I have two small children, and so this section contains all of the books that I read aloud to them or books that allowed me to continue to enjoy children’s literature independently. Click on each book to view my full review.
This book was gifted to me and it made me weep in a way that is hardly explainable. It is truly fantastic and a testament to quality writing.
The Boy, Mole, Fox & Horse: Inspiring Talks