Let’s Talk Bookish: Top Reads in Five Words

I cannot believe we are in 2026! Happy first Friday of the year! I’m so excited to get going with another year of LTB posts, so buckle up and lets get started.

In no particular order, my top 5…

Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao

Whimsical
Dreamlike
Mysterious
Duty
Love

When There Are Wolves Again by E.J. Swift

Urgent
Hopeful
Climate
Struggle
Community

We Will Not Be Saved by Nemonte Nenquimo

Powerful
Moving
Devastating
Hopeful
Inspiring

Gorse by Sam K. Horton

Folklore
Dark
Atmospheric
Magical
Fierce

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Funny
Emotional
Nerdy
Tense
Thrilling

4 responses to “Let’s Talk Bookish: Top Reads in Five Words”

  1. I keep seeing people rec Project Hail Mary. I suppose one day I will get to it!

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    1. It’s absolutely brilliant! I highly recommend the audio if you decide to go for it. I’m not usually an audiobook person but it’s such a good experience.

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