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Best Books of 2026 So Far with Catherine Gilmore and Chrissie Whitley | Ep. 228
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In Episode 228, Sarah, Catherine ( @GilmoreGuide ), and Chrissie ( @ChrissieWhitley ) take stock of the reading year so far, discussing the books, publishing trends, and industry chatter that have defined the first half of 2026. They dive into the biggest publishing stories of the year, the rise of "cozy everything," the continued influence of self-publishing and book-to-screen success stories, and whether it's possible to tap a Book of the Year before the second half of the publishing calendar arrives. Then, they share their Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far and a few disappointing reads that didn't quite live up to expectations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small…