December book report and the 2026 pop culture forecast

In spite of all evidence to the contrary I didn't ONLY watch/consume Heated Rivalry content in December. Just mostly...

A look back at nearly 200 books in 2025 and a calendar of our upcoming attractions for 2026 which I'm especially excited about. With bonus takes on why Odysseus (of mythic fame) is a fuckboi, my prediction for Wuthering Heights, and why I like the choice to queer Francesca in Bridgerton.