Join our book club! https://www.patreon.com/readmorebooksUse code 'BOOKS1' for 50% off your first month! Follow on socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrisreadsbooks_TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisreadsbooksIn the inaugural episode of 2026 for the Uncommon Reader podcast, host Chris Dougherty reflects on the success of the previous season and shares his excitement for the new year. He discusses his current reading journey, highlighting books like "A Man Without a Country" by Kurt Vonnegut and "The Last Picture Show" by Larry McMurtry. Chris emphasizes the importance of approaching literature with curiosity and intention, inviting listeners to join his Patreon community for deeper discussions. He also shares his predictions for the literary landscape in 2026, including an increase in male readership, the rise of audiobooks, and the potential for Karl Ove Knausgaard to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Throughout the episode, Chris encourages audience engagement by asking for their reading recommendations and predictions.