#96: Favorite Reads of 2026 | Part 1 (with Andrew Drake)

My brother Andrew is in the house and (of course) we’re talking about books! In this episode, the two of us reflect back on what we’ve read so far in 2026 and use the following questions as a guide:Which book surprised you the most?What is the most ambitious book you read this year?Which book had the best prose?What is one book that made you cry?Which book impacted your life the most?What was your personal favorite? Throughout the 1.5 hour conversation, we venture off the beaten path and explore a variety of topics including mystery, meditation, neuroscience, fish tank design, the key to reading old books, minimalism, empathy, and a fascinating A.I. prompt we used to learn more about our individual writing style preferences.You can purchase Andrew’s book, Just Simply Sitting, here: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Simply-Sitting-Andrew-Drake/dp/B0GVZ94VS3