Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
It's almost the end of June which means we are officially halfway through 2026 which means it's time for the #midyearbookfreakouttag ! In this video, I'm sharing a big reading update with *FIFTEEN PROMPTS* that I've gathered from the original creators, as well as cobbling together some new book prompts. I'm sharing the best book I've read so far, the biggest disappointments, the most surprising read, and the new releases I think are worth your time. I'm diving deep into the genres of my reading year so far: fantasy, classics, vintage books, women's literature, and more.
And honestly? The best part of this whole bookish journey has been this little community right here. Whether you've been here since the beginning or you're just discovering the channel, the conversations in the comments, the recommendations you've shared,has made this my favorite corner of the internet. Thank you for being part of it.
Grab a cup of tea as we dive in and compare notes.
✨ *Let me know in the comments* ✨ (I read every single one)
What's been your favorite read of 2026 so far? What has surprised you the most?
✨ *Books Mentioned* ✨
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
The Shuttle by Frances Hodgson Burnett amzn.to/43QZcnt
Priorsford by O Douglas (Penny Plain is the 1st book in the series)
Wormwood Abbey Secrets of Ormdale 1 by Christina Baehr bookshop.org/a/124748/9781763774810
What Katy Did by Susan Cooper Small Home Comforts Subscription Box smallhomecomforts.com/products/small-home-comforts-book-box-subscription?_su_rec=Ae-XtAfc0vYswJsBpKyeAbbi78gondc3Csomd0bioOwTuqvgP4Kd9R5mIZJ8kdhdrPTaYPHJTDcNH-1nqIivcXh9DT13SlKn7sMQUTHg23vsAKiBxVrHYnWkaHRHi3Fj9YbHejdkyXx7prK0ArXFde5G9axyLT2rktLk_My3Y-jX-Yn0DeSgkSgEiE3Ga_TbmgiRs1s9nQ17Cz69zXwfQ_rurdj1bF58Ebjk5bSkulQmGibCVJm5tvkyCfUOhb2z9jE&_su_rec_id=66f297d9-cb54-43b7-908b-cd1bb52624bb-1781990339
The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber bookshop.org/a/124748/9781250369277
Penny Parker by Mildred Wirt Benson ebook package: amzn.to/3QClfL7
Shoulder the Sky by DE Stevenson bookshop.org/a/124748/9781913054670
Godmersham Park by Gil Hornby thriftbooks.com/w/godmersham-park_gill-hornby/37709756/?resultid=ceabebe6-aa29-49a5-8a68-f838e94f122a#edition=65828026&idiq=56060740
Lark Rise by Flora Thompson thriftbooks.com/w/lark-rise-to-candleford_flora-thompson/279218/?resultid=77ff901c-186b-4184-a05f-b1a80642db39#edition=5658127&idiq=5149124
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte bookshop.org/a/124748/9780199296989
Practically Seventeed by Rosamund du Jardin archive.org/search?query=creator%3A%22Du+Jardin%2C+Rosamond%2C+1902-1963%22
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi bookshop.org/a/124748/9781668236512
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781250433794-lady-tremaine
The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst barnesandnoble.com/w/the-faraway-inn-sarah-beth-durst/1147793835?ean=9798217024308
Swan's Daughter by Roshani Chokshi barnesandnoble.com/w/the-swans-daughter-roshani-chokshi/1147243767?ean=9781250873101
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett barnesandnoble.com/w/agnes-auberts-mystical-cat-shelter-heather-fawcett/1147444439?ean=9780593973257
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton bookshop.org/a/124748/9781416550556
Coming Home by Rosamund Pilcher thriftbooks.com/w/coming-home_rosamunde-pilcher/275956/?resultid=820c7473-407f-4f6c-9554-49f6838bf814#edition=2089310&idiq=1889718
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✨ *Buy used books and support independent booksellers* ✨
pangobooks.com/LITERARYWANDERINGS
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{Rebecca’s Literary Wanderings is the place to find all things bookish: book recommendations, cozy reading vlogs, book hauls, book shopping, and Little Free Library adventures. Discover vintage gems, seasonal TBR picks, and tips for fellow book lovers who enjoy exploring new stories, hidden literary treasures, and cozy reading moments.}
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It's almost the end of June which means we are officially halfway through 2026 which means it's time for the #midyearbookfreakouttag ! In this video, I'm sharing a big reading update with *FIFTEEN PROMPTS* that I've gathered from the original creators, as well as cobbling together some new book prompts. I'm sharing the best book I've read so far, the biggest disappointments, the most surprising read, and the new releases I think are worth your time. I'm diving deep into the genres of my reading year so far: fantasy, classics, vintage books, women's literature, and more.
And honestly? The best part of this whole bookish journey has been this little community right here. Whether you've been here since the beginning or you're just discovering the channel, the conversations in the comments, the recommendations you've shared,has made this my favorite corner of the internet. Thank you for being part of it.
Grab a cup of tea as we dive in and compare notes.
✨ *Let me know in the comments* ✨ (I read every single one)
What's been your favorite read of 2026 so far? What has surprised you the most?
✨ *Books Mentioned* ✨
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
The Shuttle by Frances Hodgson Burnett amzn.to/43QZcnt
Priorsford by O Douglas (Penny Plain is the 1st book in the series)
Wormwood Abbey Secrets of Ormdale 1 by Christina Baehr bookshop.org/a/124748/9781763774810
What Katy Did by Susan Cooper Small Home Comforts Subscription Box smallhomecomforts.com/products/small-home-comforts-book-box-subscription?_su_rec=Ae-XtAfc0vYswJsBpKyeAbbi78gondc3Csomd0bioOwTuqvgP4Kd9R5mIZJ8kdhdrPTaYPHJTDcNH-1nqIivcXh9DT13SlKn7sMQUTHg23vsAKiBxVrHYnWkaHRHi3Fj9YbHejdkyXx7prK0ArXFde5G9axyLT2rktLk_My3Y-jX-Yn0DeSgkSgEiE3Ga_TbmgiRs1s9nQ17Cz69zXwfQ_rurdj1bF58Ebjk5bSkulQmGibCVJm5tvkyCfUOhb2z9jE&_su_rec_id=66f297d9-cb54-43b7-908b-cd1bb52624bb-1781990339
The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber bookshop.org/a/124748/9781250369277
Penny Parker by Mildred Wirt Benson ebook package: amzn.to/3QClfL7
Shoulder the Sky by DE Stevenson bookshop.org/a/124748/9781913054670
Godmersham Park by Gil Hornby thriftbooks.com/w/godmersham-park_gill-hornby/37709756/?resultid=ceabebe6-aa29-49a5-8a68-f838e94f122a#edition=65828026&idiq=56060740
Lark Rise by Flora Thompson thriftbooks.com/w/lark-rise-to-candleford_flora-thompson/279218/?resultid=77ff901c-186b-4184-a05f-b1a80642db39#edition=5658127&idiq=5149124
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte bookshop.org/a/124748/9780199296989
Practically Seventeed by Rosamund du Jardin archive.org/search?query=creator%3A%22Du+Jardin%2C+Rosamond%2C+1902-1963%22
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi bookshop.org/a/124748/9781668236512
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781250433794-lady-tremaine
The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst barnesandnoble.com/w/the-faraway-inn-sarah-beth-durst/1147793835?ean=9798217024308
Swan's Daughter by Roshani Chokshi barnesandnoble.com/w/the-swans-daughter-roshani-chokshi/1147243767?ean=9781250873101
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett barnesandnoble.com/w/agnes-auberts-mystical-cat-shelter-heather-fawcett/1147444439?ean=9780593973257
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton bookshop.org/a/124748/9781416550556
Coming Home by Rosamund Pilcher thriftbooks.com/w/coming-home_rosamunde-pilcher/275956/?resultid=820c7473-407f-4f6c-9554-49f6838bf814#edition=2089310&idiq=1889718
If you enjoy cozy BookTube, you might also like my quiet reading vlogs, seasonal wrap-ups, and aesthetic bookish content. Feel free to subscribe & hit the 🔔 if you are looking for warm, comforting, bookish videos.
✨ *Connect with me in other places* ✨
instagram.com/rebeccasliterarywanderings
COZY READER BOOK CLUB schedule & book choices at Substack thecozyreaderbookclub.substack.com
✨ *Buy used books and support independent booksellers* ✨
pangobooks.com/LITERARYWANDERINGS
thriftbooks.com/share/?code=nEQpL5h4%252f%252fRexpzUSeTnlA%253d%253d
(sign up for Thriftbooks Reading Rewards and spend $30 on your first order, and we BOTH get a FREE book reward!)
Like Audio Books? Use this link https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm705279
{Rebecca’s Literary Wanderings is the place to find all things bookish: book recommendations, cozy reading vlogs, book hauls, book shopping, and Little Free Library adventures. Discover vintage gems, seasonal TBR picks, and tips for fellow book lovers who enjoy exploring new stories, hidden literary treasures, and cozy reading moments.}
#BookTube #BookRecommendations #ReadingRecommendations #ClassicLiterature
