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

Wondery Presents: Dr. Death Season 2

If someone you love is diagnosed with cancer you want them to get the best treatment from the best doctors. In 2013, patients in Michigan thought Farid Fata was...

Ep 256: The perks and pitfalls of omnivorous reading

Reader Cliff Cullen was in the middle of his best reading year ever when…the pandemic hit. His one-time favorite reading habits, like listening to audiobooks during his commute, have...

Ep 255: Spine-tingling reads for a confirmed scaredy-cat

Valencia Taylor is self-proclaimed book-pusher looking for reads that fall on the line between just-spooky-enough and way-too-scary, compelling stories that teach her something new about the world, and a...

Ep 254: A plethora of political(ish) book recs

Anne is joined by Sarah Stewart Holland & Beth Silvers of Pantsuit Politics podcast to discuss fiction and nonfiction recommendations that have shaped their understanding of politics, history, and...

Ep 253: A whole bunch of book recs, from our team of readers to you

Hey readers! Get your TBRs ready, because today’s episode contains a TON of book titles for a wide array of reading tastes, from a few voices which might sound...

Ep 252: Books that send you racing to Google

Today’s guest wants surprising books with unique story structures, new information, and plot twists that will make her say, “what did I just read?” Shelly Akins is a proud...

Ep 251: I love books and books love me back

Today’s guest is a self-proclaimed “book glutton” who reads in between everyday moments at home, at work, and even while she’s walking. Grettel Castro is a biostatistician living in...

Ep 250: I want a book that reads like a love letter

Today’s guest has a story that sounds like the beginning of a juicy historical fiction novel. As a teenager, Liz Maguire came across a batch of 1920s love letters...

Ep 249: Who would read the dictionary for fun? (we would)

An encounter with The Baby-Sitters Club #4 Mary Anne Saves the Day launched today’s guest into a lifelong love of reading AND a special fondness for middle grade novels....

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