#98 New Year Catch Up 2026!

About this episode

The PACT team reflects on the past year and shares their hopes and book recommendations for the new year.

Hey Bookshelvers. It’s been a minute! We hope you all had a fabulous holiday season and have attached yourself to your new year like a beagle tracks a scent! We are continuing our tradition of New year catch up episodes and today you get the full PACT team to giggle, ponder and wonder on past, present and future. Steve asked everyone four questions to prep for this recording: What did 2025 teach you? What are you most looking forward to this year? What was your favourite book of 2025? What book are you most looking forward to reading this year? Who is your hero of 2025? So you’ll get to hear everyone’s answers share some laughter and memories but also dive into deeper reflections on their past experiences and future aspirations. Oh… and we have an exciting announcement as well. Settle in grab a cuppa and see you on the other side. WOOF!

People in this episode

Host: Steve

Topics covered

• New Year
• reflections
• book recommendations
• future aspirations
• team discussion

Keywords

• New Year
• 2025
• 2026
• book recommendations
• reflections
• team discussion
• holiday season

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