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Episode 588 || Best Books of the Year (So Far)

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter discuss the best books of 2026 (so far)!

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Annie

First five-star read: The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman

Most surprising: Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead by Mai Nguyen

Least favorite: Man Overboard! By Kathleen Rooney (July 7th, 2026) and Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

Next on your TBR: June Baby by Shannon Garvey

Most anticipated fall release: The True…

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