12 Months, Told Through Books

“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.” In this episode of Offbeat Journeys, I discuss the books and stories that made my last 12 months. In a podcast coming to you a little later than I would have liked we talk about the books that carried me through a turbulent year including:  · The book that made me turn inward· The one that turned my attention toward the wider world· And how each book became a kind of arc to perfectly sum up the last year I talk about how books often carry us through some of the most turbulent times in our lives and how they become the anchor we use when they are most needed.  If you’ve ever felt understood by a book… if you love stories that linger… or if you’re curious about how writers are shaped by the books they read — you’re in the right place.Subscribe, settle in, and join the journey. 📚 Books Mentioned(Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, it supports the show at no extra cost to you.) · The Midnight Library by Matt Haig· The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah· Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton· The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka· A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens· Unkindness by James Molloy (Upcoming, 2026)· “The Cocoon Memoirs” by James Molloy (Upcoming, TBC) ✍️ Connect with MeNewsletter → Offbeat JourneysMy Books → Wednesday’s ChildFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/molloywrites Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/molloywritesLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-molloy-23a9b822bTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@molloywritesBluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/molloywrites.bsky.social 🎵 Intro/Outro MusicThe Beat of Nature by folk_acoustic on Pixabay