About this episode

Luke shares the continuation of his favorite books read in 2026, including a fantasy epic and a well-known romantic trilogy.

We're back to finish Luke's list of favourite books he's read this year - including an EPIC fantasy, a global best-seller smash, the end of a romantic trilogy very well known to listeners of this podcast, and Luke's absolute top pick which he now calls one of his favourites of all time! Which of these have you read? What have your favourite book discoveries of the year been so far? Let us know and have your voice notes featured on the podcast:  email goodbooks@taptmedia.com.au . Stay connected on our socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Luke Bateman

Topics covered

• favorite books
• fantasy literature
• book recommendations
• romantic trilogies
• 2026 reading list

Keywords

• favorite reads
• 2026 books
• fantasy
• best-sellers
• romantic trilogy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 9Podcasts, Tapt Media

Books & works: EPIC fantasy, global best-seller, romantic trilogy, one of his favourites of all time

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