# Episode 140 - 2026 Is Off to a Great Start (book wise)

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Podcast: [In Our Bookish Era](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-our-bookish-era-17988)
Published: 2026-02-01T01:17:31+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2212

## Resource

Hey Night Owls! It's officially 2026, and while life may be a dumpster fire right now, we at least have books! For the two of us, January was a hit! One high fantasy, one domestic thriller that hit the big screens. Yeah, escaping into books was a good start for us. Books Discussed: The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden The Will of the Many by James Islington

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