These are all the books read or listened to by month in 2026. I’m linking ways to purchase each book and I will link my favorite ways to read and listen.
Sections
9
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
January 2026
A great book for people leaders. Great tips and awesome validation for the loneliness that comes with leadership.
Strong Ground: Lessons of Daring Leadership
The 3rd book in the Empyeran Series
Onyx Storm (Wing and Claw Collection, 3)
February 2026
The second book in the housemaid series. Suspenseful and spooky!
The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden
I love Kristin Hannah because she captures the mother daughter relationship so well and she does it across timelines. She also throws history lessons in there. This is about a Russian mother who has 2 daughters with a challenging relationship. Only c...
Winter Garden - Hannah, Kristin: Books
March 2026
A good pallet cleanse. Very predictable but cozy. I also liked the movie.
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover 9781542016421
April 2026
I love Michelle. This book was slow but purposeful and warm.
The Light We Carry: Overcoming Uncertain Times
An Irish wedding story with a suspenseful death. Always a great read from Lucy
The Guest List by Lucy Foley | Goodreads
I did this on audio book and it was so good. I am not yet in the sandwich generation but I can relate a lot to many of the sentiments
Sandwich: The Instant New York Times Bestseller
May 2026
Another great leadership book
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: Leadership Fable
I loved this book!! The author is from Ohio and you can tell. The Midwest vibes are so cozy and familiar
Happy Place by Emily Henry | Goodreads
June 2026
This book was heavy. I loved it. So necessary to honor the history and the weight of motherhood
The Seven Daughters of Dupree: A Novel
This has been my unexpected favorite read. Hilarious, action, video game read. Will be reading the rest of the series
Dungeon Crawler Carl series - Penguin Random House
July 2026
This book was so delightfully funny! I laughed and cried and laughed some more. I hope they make this into a movie!
The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett - Goodreads
Omg this book is so cringe and I can’t stop reading it! It’s so funny but in an “omg is this real” way lol
Yesteryear - by Caro Claire Burke (Hardcover)
Apps and Trackers
You use your library card for digital downloads and audiobooks. Totally free!
Libby
A free way to read reviews, track books, complete challenges, and find your next read. Connect with friends and link to your kindle for tracking and commenting
Goodreads | Meet your next favorite book
I love this to encourage me to read for a certain amount of time each day. Pay the upgrade. It’s worth it.
Book Tracker and Reading Tracker: Bookly
This is how I’m reading my books. Connects to Libby and kindle unlimited
Kindle Paperwhite 16GB Fastest E-Reader
Accessories
Make your kindle match your personality
Kindle Cases & Covers - The Bookish Goods
This is perfect for in the car or in bed or in a bath
