Episode 35. Looking Back, Looking Forward. Books, Goals, and What’s Next

In this recap episode of The Margins Podcast, we slow things down and take stock. We talk about the stories that stayed with us, the authors who shaped our reading year, and the conversations we want to make room for going forward.This episode is less about breaking down a single book and more about reflecting on why we read, how our tastes shift, and what kinds of stories feel worth carrying into the next year. We also revisit 5 Hard Questions, talk goals for 2026, and outline the kinds of books and conversations we want to keep at the center of the podcast.Key Moments00:00 – 2:20 | Intro2:21 – 4:05 | Host Check-In4:06 – 8:02 | 2026 Goals8:03 – 9:54 | Favorite Authors from 20259:55 – 12:05 | Between the Wines12:06 – 29:31 | Reflection Questions29:32 – 42:10 | 5 Hard Questions42:11 – 44:47 | Stories We Want to Cover This Year44:48 – 50:16 | Conversations and Books We Want to Make Room for in 202650:17 – End | Wrap-Up#BookPodcast #ReadingRecap #ReadingGoals #TheMarginsPodcast #BooksAndReading