Reading Goals Revisited: Our Mid-Year 2026 Book Check-In

In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth revisit reading goals and New Year's resolutions set back in January. They check in on their 26 in 2026 reading lists, compare mid-year reading stats, and share the books that have stood out most so far this year. They also talk about the challenge of choosing what to read next, the freedom to put down books that aren't working, and how their Summer Book Bingo is going. Whether you're crushing your reading goals or completely off track, join the bookish banter and perhaps discover your next great read.00:50 Revisiting Our Reading Resolutions07:55 Mid Year Reading Stats10:15 Progress on Our 26 in 2026 Lists11:41 Our Favorite Books of the Year So Far16:24 Deciding What to Read Next21:41 Book Bingo Updates23:31 Books We Couldn't Finish24:36 How to Join Our Summer Book Bingo25:30 Reading Goals for the Rest of 202627:52 Closing Thoughts & Next EpisodeBooks Discussed in This Episode :The Lord of the Rings — J. R. R. TolkienThe Hobbit — J. R. R. TolkienHer Body and Other Parties — Carmen Maria MachadoKatabasis — R. F. KuangKlara and the Sun — Kazuo IshiguroThe Traveling Cat Chronicles — Hiro ArikawaBury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil — V. E. SchwabAtmosphere — Taylor Jenkins ReidThere There  — Tommy OrangeThe Serviceberry — Robin Wall KimmererGood People — Patmeena Sabit Project Hail Mary — Andy WeirThe Mythmakers — John HendrixThe Housemaid — Freida McFaddenI'm Glad My Mom Died — Jennette McCurdyLet’s ConnectPodcast Instagram: @galaxiesandgoddessesIf you loved the episode, be sure to subscribe and give a review!