Reflecting on My Reading Year So Far | 2026 Midyear Book Freakout Tag

Halfway through the year means it's time for one of my favorite book tags! Here are the timestamps: 00:00 Intro + saying hi to my dog 01:18 Best book you've read so far in 2026? 05:09 Best sequel you've read so far in 2026? 06:24 New release you haven't read yet, but want to? 09:45 Most anticipated release for the second half of the year? 13:36 Biggest disappointment? 17:01 Biggest surprise? 19:34 Favorite new author (debut or new to you)? 21:35 Newest fictional crush? 22:08 Newest favorite character? 23:05 Book that made you cry? 23:27 Book that made you happy? 24:08 Favorite book-to-movie adaptation? 25:52 Most beautiful book(s) you've bought this year? ------------------------------------ 🌙 if you want to find me elsewhere: 📚 Goodreads — let’s be friends:   / natalia   📖 Bookstagram:   / natalliareads   🎥 TikTok:   / natalia.is.reading   ☕ Support the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nataliar... ✨ Etsy – digital bookish goodies: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonboundMa... thanks for watching & hope you’re having a peaceful reading day📚 Business inquiries: [email protected]