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 113: The next best thing to reading: how 14 WSIRN listeners organize their bookshelves

We asked 14 different podcast listeners how they organize their bookshelves … and we’re sharing their ideas with you. (Some readers even provided photos of their methods— link below!)...

Ep 112: Your best reading year yet

“I want to read more” is a common refrain in January, so here’s some good news: today’s episode is full of tips and tricks to help you maximize your...

Ep 111: A lifetime mother-daughter book club

Today’s episode is a cozy family affair! Anne chats with Emily and Daniela Loose, a mother-daughter duo from New Hampshire who have been reading together for Emily’s entire life....

Ep 110: When your life resembles Big Little Lies

It’s our first guest from Down Under! Today Anne talks books with Fiona Thoms, a party-planning, paleo cooking, PTA president mum of three kids who lives in Sydney, Australia....

Ep 109: Reading slumps are the worst

Today’s guest is Annie Spence, author of Dear Fahrenheit 45: Love and Hate in the Stacks, a collection of breakup notes and love letters to books she encounters in...

Ep 108: What Should I Read Next LIVE from Asheville

Anne kicked off her first visit to Malaprop’s Bookstore in Asheville, NC in a big way – a WSIRN liveshow! You can read more details about what the show...

Ep 107: Bookish gifts for everyone on your list

Holland Saltsman from the Novel Neighbor in St Louis joins Anne to talk about their favorite books of the year, supporting local bookstores, and the bookish gifts they can’t...

Ep 106: The anatomy of an excellent reading experience

Shannon Navin is a Columbus mom and technology professional who came to Anne with a specific request: to recommend great books that Shannon and her ten-year-old son can enjoy...

Ep 105: Reading makes the whole day better

Today Anne chats with Rider Strong, a director & screenwriter(you might know him from Boy Meets World) who spends free time reuniting with readerly college friends on his books...

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