The Best Books We've Read in 2026 (So Far!) + Most Anticipated Releases

The Best Books We've Read in 2026 (So Far!) + Most Anticipated Releases

Welcome back to Liz & Liz Get Literary! 📚✨ We're officially halfway through 2026, so it's time for our annual reading check-in! In this episode, we're looking back at the books that have defined our year so far and checking in on all those ambitious reading goals we made back in January. Join us as we chat about: 📖 Our favorite books of 2026 (so far) ⭐ Biggest surprises and biggest disappointments 🎯 How we're doing on our reading goals 📚 Reading stats, trends, and habits we've noticed this year ✨ The new and upcoming releases we're most excited to read during the second half of the year Have you stayed on track with your reading goals? We'd love to hear from you! 💬 Tell us in the comments: • Your favorite book of 2026 so far • A release you're excited to read this year • Whether you're ahead, behind, or right on track with your reading goals Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode! #BookTube #ReadingWrapUp #MidYearBookCheckIn #Books #ReadingGoals #BookPodcast #ReadersOfYouTube #BookRecommendations #2026Books #Bookish

Interview with an Author | Jeaniene Frost| A Curse of Beasts and Magic!

We have been excited for this episode since Liz & Liz began! (We know …CRAZY!) You always hear about “auto-buy authors,” and today’s guest is exactly that for Liz S. ❤️‍🔥 Liz discovered Jeaniene Frost back in 2008 through her beloved Night Huntress series (which you’ve DEFINITELY heard us rave about multiple times) and introduced Liz G to her books years later.. We feel very confident to say this has been a long time coming. And now, Jeaniene is HERE with us on the podcast! 🥳🎙️ Her brand new book, A Curse of Beasts and Magic, releases TOMORROW, and trust us when we say: YOU. NEED. THIS. BOOK. 🔥🐉🧜‍♀️ Also…there may be an extra special reason to tune in 👀 We have a special giveaway we are partnering with Jeaniene on and we cannot WAIT for you to find out what it is! Catch the episode wherever you watch or listen to podcasts… we’ll see you there! 🖤

Interview with an Author | Cynthia Pelayo| It Came From Neverland

🎙️ WE ARE BACK! 🎙️ After a short hiatus, Liz & Liz is back with an incredible interview with Cynthia Pelayo, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of It Came From Neverland! ✨ Coming June 9th, It Came From Neverland is a retelling focusing on Wendy after her adventures in Neverland, blending the beloved world of Peter Pan with the chilling horror vibes of Stephen King’s “It” in a dark retelling set during WWI. Creepy, haunting, and impossible to put down (just make sure your lights are turned on! 💡) A huge thank you to Cynthia and her team for sitting down and talking with us! We had the BEST time! 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. We can’t wait for you to join us! See you there!

Ranking Popular Romantasy Books 📖❣️

Hello book besties! We have an extra-fun episode for you today!! 🥰 We were (as usual) inspired by  ⁨@SaraCarrolli⁩  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCqtjdWqX85SKxVwCRgaJbkw] , and we tier-ranked some popular romantasy reads (and maybe some of yours too 👀) We had the BEST time and some of our picks might shock you!

Our 26 for 2026 ✨| Our Most Anticipated Reads!

2026 has officially entered the chat 📖🩷 After much debate, dramatic sighing, and alani rankings (it had to happen, have you tried the strawberry sunrise?) we've narrowed down our 26 most anticiapted books of 2026…Everything from fantasy to classics, emotional damage to romance, and all the vibe reads in between. 🍒 🎀 What is your most antipated read for 2026? 🎆