Podcast: What Should I Read Next?

What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they’re reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read.

Ep 27: Books good enough to make you turn off the tv (even if you love tv)

Today Anne chats with Kendra Adachi, who you may know from her blog,The Lazy Genius Collective, or herLazy Genius podcast. She’s a mom of three in North Carolina who wants to find books that are good enough to make her turn off the tv, which is saying something because she loves her tv. Click over…

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Ep 26: Great adventure books

Today’s guest isTim Gardner. Tim’s wife Emily contacted Anne and asked if shecoulddo a little literary matchmaking for Tim. They’d both realized that a little reading break at the end of the work day made for a smoother transition between work and home, but he wasn’t sure what to read next. Theycame to the right…

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Ep 25: Very personal stories

Today I’m talking with Breanne Mosher,a self-described history nerd and travel lover who lives in Nova Scotia with her family. She documents her family’s adventures (with beautiful photos)atThis Vintage Moment, where she explores the everyday extraordinary. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us…

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Ep 24: Life-changing books

Today’s guest is Malisa Price, a mom of two who lives in Raleigh, and she’s a regular reader who does it for the love of it, not for her job, although not that long ago she didn’t consider herself a reader at all. Anne and Malisa talk about her tipping point, her taste, and her…

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Ep 23: Honeymoon reading

Today Anne chats withMallory Rees, who’s getting married next month and is looking for good books to take on her honeymoon. Regardless of your marital status, you’ll enjoy this one if you love a good pageturner—or if you’ve ever taken, or want to take, a beach vacation. Click over to the podcast website for the…

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Ep 22: What DID they read next (and how did they like it?)

It’s finally happening! Todaywe have a very special episode: Anne ischatting again with six guests from the first ten episodes of the show to find out what they actuallydidread next. What books did they read? What did they think about them? And what books are they still resisting? Click over to the podcast website for…

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Ep 21: The books that made you fall in love with reading

For today’s bonus episode we have a very special guest: Anne chats with her 8-year-old daughter Lucy. Lucy lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her parentsand her three siblings. She’s a third grader who loves music, sports, and all kinds of animals, and her picks today are going to remind you about all the books that…

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Ep 20: Sweeping sagas and strong female leads

Today’s guest isSarah Russell Giglio. Sarah lives in Shreveport, Louisiana: she’s a newlywed who loves cooking and The Bachelor and Bachelorette, and by day she’s a criminal defense attorney. In this episode, Anne and Sarah talk about big fat books and a few Southern classics. Click over to the podcast website for the full list…

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Ep 19: Great literary fiction, inspirational favorites, and high school English

Today Anne chats with Brian Sztabnik, an English teacher, basketball coach, and podcaster who lives on Long Island with his wife and two sons. Anne and Briandiscuss great literary fiction, books about creative pursuits, reading with others, and high school English. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in…

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Ep 18: Compelling, character-driven books steeped in time and place

Today Anne chats withJessica Turner, authorofThe Fringe HoursandMy Fringe Hours. Jessica lives in Nashville with her family, where she works full time outside the home and blogs regularly atThe Mom Creative. Of all the guests I’ve talked to, Jessica’s the most consistent with her picks. We have a lot of fun talking about compelling stories…

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