Today Anne is joined by our Patreon Community Manager, Shannan Malone for a third year as they dive into their reading lives for a midyear check-in.

We know this is a conversation that many of you have come to look forward to every year. Anne has been reflecting and planning for this episode for a long time, and she's excited about what Shannan is bringing to share today. You'll hear about what's been happening so far in each of their reading lives and where recalibration or adjustment may be called for as they head into the second half of 2026.

We'd love to hear your midyear reflections: please leave a comment on our show notes page to share an answer to any of the questions Shannan and Anne discuss today. You'll find that link along with the list of all of the titles discussed today at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/533.

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Chapters

05:46 What Anne and Shannan are discussing in this episode

06:30 Shannan’s reading intentions for 2026

09:34 Anne’s intentions for 2026

18:33 Making space in your life (and your reading life)

20:08 Shannan’s previous five-star reads

34:45 Anne and Shannan explore midyear review questions

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