2026 Reading Preview Part 2!
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We're back with more book recs! We asked friends of the pod Corey Ann Haydu, Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, Sanjana Basker, and John Glynn to share the books they're most excited about in 2026. Amazing book recs ahead!
Becca's Picks - Habits of the Sea by Shea Earnshaw (Out July 7), Sophie Standing There by Meg Mason (Out September 8)
Corey Ann Haydu's Picks: Luna, Phoenix, Queen by Julie Oringer (Out Oct 13), Meet Me in the Garden by Nina LaCour (Out Aug 4)
Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's Picks - Villa Coco by Sean Greer, American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee (Out Sept 29)
Sanjana Basker's Picks - The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas (Out July 21) and Just a Highland Fling by Naina Kumar (Out July 21)
John Glynn's Picks - The Open Era by Edward Schmidt and Whale Harbour by Marybeth Keane (Out Nov 5)
Olivia's Picks - John of John by Douglas Stuart, The Seekers of Deer Creek by Thao Thai (Out 8/4)
July's Book Club Pick - The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff
Summer of Sol Bonus Book Club Picks
8/20 - One and Only by Maurene Goo
What we read this week
Olivia - Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy, John of John by Douglas Stewart
Becca - Crash Into Me by Robinne Lee, The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Obsessions
Becca - Cumulus Coffee Maker
Olivia -The Other Bennet Sister
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