The Whole Cookie List...so far | All the books we've loved this year

Welcome Cookie Bookies! What books have earned five stars so far this year? In this episode, we’re rounding up all of our five-star /Whole Cookie reads of 2026—the books that we ATE UP! What makes a book qualify for whole cookie status for us is discussed as well. From historical fiction and contemporary stories to memoir, romance, mystery, and science fiction, this episode covers a little bit of everything. We’re talking about beloved books including The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Road to Tender Hearts, The Bandit Queens, Beth Is Dead, A Marriage at Sea, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, Becoming by Michelle Obama, The Correspondent, Yesteryear, and many more.If you’re looking for your next five-star book, book club pick, or must-read recommendation, this is the episode for you. We’ll share what made these books stand out, which stories surprised us, and the reads we think deserve a spot on your TBR.