<p>What were our favourite books of the year and what are we most excited to read in 2026? Join the team behind the <em>Ask Penguin</em> podcast to look back at standout titles, memorable podcast moments, and the reading intentions we’re taking into the New Year.</p><br><p>Explore all the books mentioned on this episode:<a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/articles/what-makes-a-setting-feel-so-vivid-it-becomes-a-character-ask-penguin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/articles/ask-penguin-podcast-best-books-of-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a></p><br><p><em>Ask Penguin </em>will be back in 2026. Find us on Insatgram @PenguinUKBooks and follow our Broadcast channel for exclusive content, giveaways and your chance to put your questions to your favourite authors! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>