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

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