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 132: The books we can’t wait to read this summer

It’s time to get your library holds all set up for a long summer of reading! Whether you’re looking for a contemporary page-turner, something spine-chilling, a chunky classic, a...

Ep 131: Living in the land of Jane Austen

Jane Austen devotees will get a big kick out of today’s guest – Clara Breitenmoser is originally from New Zealand, currently lives in England, and now spends her days...

Ep 130: Must-read books by women writers

Pop quiz – what is true of only 14 of the 110 Nobels awarded for Literature since the category’s founding in 1901? Answer: only 14 women have received the...

Ep 129: Tips and tricks for distracted readers (and listeners)

Between her 2016 appearance on WSIRN and today, reader Osheta’s Moore’s creative projects have blossomed in beautiful ways. Today, Anne is catching up with Osheta to find out about...

Ep 128: When contemporary fiction feels like a crapshoot

If the word “biography” doesn’t fill you with excitement, maybe today’s guest Tracie Haddock’s enthusiasm can convince you to give them another shot. She even calls one famous biographer...

Ep 127: Seeking professional help (for quitting books)

Everything’s upside down this week – WSIRN guest Jordan Bradley needs help QUITTING books! Years of higher education taught him to just push through a bad reading experience –...

Ep 126: Books that appeal to your head AND your heart

Today’s guest is Roxanne Coady, proprietor of RJ Julia bookstore in Madison, Connecticut and host of the Just The Right book podcast.Years ago, Roxanne did what many of WSIRN...

Ep 125: Gateway books to hook a Netflix addict

Do you ever feel a little out of place in the world of online readers? Perhaps you’re more of a dabbler?You might relate to today’s guest! Dana Hartness is...

Ep 124: The challenge of making your reading life your own

Today’s episode is a FESTIVAL of book recommendations for all ages. You might recognize children’s lit enthusiast extraordinaire Sarah Mackenzie from Episode 49 during our Reading for a Lifetime...

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