Top 5 Books of 2026 (So Far!)

We're a little more than halfway through the year means one thing: it’s time to crown our favorite books of 2026...thus far!In this episode of Well Read & Unfiltered, we each share:Our Top 5 books of the yearOne honorable mentionOur biggest reading disappointmentsThe stories we still can’t stop thinking aboutFrom literary fiction and horror to fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and nonfiction, this episode has recommendations for every kind of reader.Now we want to hear from you: What’s your favorite book you’ve read in 2026 so far? Drop it in the comments because we’re always looking to add more books to our TBR.Aaron's Top 5:"Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi"The Bloodsworn Trilogy" by John Gwynne"Light Bringer" by Pierce Brown"Nuclear War: A Scenario" by Annie Jacobsen"Last Seen" by Christopher CastellaniHonorable Mention: "So Old, So Young" by Grant GinderKaren's Top 5:"A Parade of Horribles" by Matt Dinniman"Between Two Fires" by Christopher Buehlman"A Short Stay in Hell" by Steven L. Peck"Good Boy" by Neil McRobert"Vengeful" by VE SchwabHonorable mention - "Project Hail Nary" by Andy WeirCasey's Top 5:"One Dark Window" by Rachel Gillig"Light Bringer" by Pierce Brown"Dark Age" by Pierce Brown"Rites of the Starling" by Devney Perry"In Her Own League" by Liz TomfordeHonorable Mention: "The Shippers" by Katherine Center