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Since I haven\u2019t done any monthly recaps on the blog in awhile, I thought I\u2019d jump in with a mid-year update! This is based off of past Mid-Year Freak-Out Tag posts (though I\u2019ve updated a lot of the categories over time). I\u2019m also including graphics of all the books I\u2019ve read so far!<\/p>\n

Number Of Books Read So Far in 2026:<\/strong> 58<\/h3>\n

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1. Favorite you\u2019ve read so far<\/h3>\n

Instead of choosing one favorite, I chose books I loved for the rest of the questions. (Sorry, but I\u2019m no good at choosing favorites).<\/p>\n

2. Best sequel you\u2019ve read so far<\/h3>\n

The Last Rhee Witch and the Nine-Tailed Fox\u00a0<\/i><\/b>was even better than the first book. Kids who like spooky stories or books with a mythology element will love love this one!<\/p>\n

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3. New release you haven\u2019t read yet, but want to<\/h3>\n

There are several I still need to get to: Where There Be Spies<\/em><\/strong> by Alby C. Williams and Relic of Thieves<\/em><\/strong> by Shana Targosz top my list, but I also really want to read the newly released Just Ask Elsie<\/em><\/strong> by Ari Koontz, The Summer Scrapbook<\/em> <\/strong>by Florence Migga, and Perfect Enough<\/em><\/strong> by Meg Eden Kuyatt.<\/p>\n

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4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year<\/h3>\n

I can\u2019t wait to read An Encantadora\u2019s Guide to Legends & Lies<\/strong><\/em> by Sarah J. Mendonca!!<\/p>\n

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5. Favorite Book To Movie Adaptation You Saw This Year?<\/h3>\n

The movie version of Project Hail Mary<\/em> <\/strong>was fantastic! I still need to read the book, though.<\/p>\n

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6. New book by an old favorite<\/h3>\n

Neal Shusterman is an all-time favorite author, and I finally read both All Better Now<\/em><\/strong> and Dry<\/em><\/strong>. They did not disappoint!!<\/p>\n

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7. Favorite new author (debut or new to you)<\/h3>\n

I absolutely loved these two books by 2026 debuts: When You\u2019re Brave Enough<\/em><\/strong> by Rebecca Bendheim and Where the Light Shines In<\/em><\/strong> by Jenny Mattern.<\/p>\n

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8. Newest favorite character<\/h3>\n

Nashae Jones managed to convince me of The Beckett Effect<\/em><\/strong>. I\u2019m a Beckett fan!<\/p>\n

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9. Book with beautiful writing<\/h3>\n

I have to go with a verse novel for this one, of course. Sisters Alone<\/em><\/strong> by Shifa Saltagi Safadi is both gorgeously written and an exciting survival story kids will love!<\/p>\n

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10. Book that made you happy<\/h3>\n

Meet Me at Wonderland\u00a0<\/i><\/b>by Julia DeVillers is one of those cute romances that\u2019s plain fun and funny and makes my heart happy!<\/p>\n

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11. Most unique storytelling<\/h3>\n

I absolutely loved the audiobook for What Happened to Rachel Riley?<\/em><\/strong> by Claire Swinarski. The podcast element of the book made the audiobook especially interesting listening!<\/p>\n

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12. Favorite adult read<\/h3>\n

I\u2019m a huge sucker for a sliding doors\/time travel story, and I enjoyed every minute of Twice<\/em><\/strong> by Mitch Albom.<\/p>\n

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13. Most aesthetically beautiful book you\u2019ve bought so far this year (or received)<\/h3>\n

I mean, this is my current bookcase, and several of them are new editions from this year, so \u2026 I\u2019ve bought many beautiful books! Here are a couple I know are 2026 purchases: Relic of Thieves<\/em><\/strong> by Shana Targosz and The Aftermyth<\/em><\/strong> by Tracy Wolff. (I\u2019m sure there are more, but those are the first two I spotted at a glance.)<\/p>\n

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So, that wraps up the first half of 2026. It\u2019s been a great year of reading so far! <\/strong><\/p>\n

How has your 2026 reading been going? I want to know!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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