What Should I Read Next?

Hosted ByAnne Bogel

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.


All Episodes

Ep 372: Books that change the way you see your city and your world

Today’s guest Jeff Speck is a familiar name around here! Anne’s referred to his book Walkable City in a bunch of past podcast episodes, because it’s a great example...

Ep 371: What should Anne read next?

Every week, Anne does alittle literary matchmaking with one guest, but today we’re flipping the mic and helping Anne discover some books she just might love reading next. The...

Ep 370: Books so nice you’ll want to read them twice

With so many books to choose from, committing to re-reading books you’ve already enjoyed can feel like a particular challenge. Today’s guest, Rosalynn Tyo, deeply appreciates re-reading and wants...

Ep 369: State of the Bookstore

Here at WSIRN HQ, we love a great independent bookstore, and it’s always especially fun when an indie bookseller joins Anne to talk books and bookstore business. Today, the...

Ep 368: Learning to trust your reading instincts

What’s a reader to do with a stack of book recommendations that have left her feeling dissatisfied? Today Anne is talking with Mollie Hedgecock (she/her) and sharing some ideas...

Ep. 367: Books that check all your boxes + what should Anne read next?

Today Anne is in conversation with Keren Form, a self-professed nerd, dedicated board gamer and a fan of fast-moving stories with big themes. This episode originally aired back in...

Ep. 366: Great books spur great conversations

When authors and readers come together, it’s always a good time, and today’s episode is no exception. Today, we’re sharing our recent Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club conversation with...

Ep 365: Pitch perfect endings and laugh-out-loud rom coms

Today’s guest has a superpower we’ve never heard before: she can smell a book and know whether it was published in the U.S. or the U.K.! London-based Claire Handscombe...

Ep 364: Great books you may have missed in 2022

With so many books to choose from, it’s easy to miss out on some stellar titles. Today, Anne is joined by Andrew Limbong (he/him) to talk about some of...

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