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.
Ontario reader Emma Sweeney wants to explore books that incorporate elements from the horror genre. She’s not interested in books that give her nightmares, but she’s found that these stories often prompt reflective and meaningful reading experiences. Today, she and Anne talk about finding titles that include horror elements without being truly horrifying. They also…
Read MoreThis fall, we were excited to hear from you about the books that haunt you. and today’s guest sent in a submission that caught everyone on our team’s eye. We loved her interpretation of this theme. Today, Megan Reilly is joining Anne to talk about the books that linger in your brain for years. Megan…
Read MoreLast week we hosted our sixth annual Fall Book Preview, and today we’re sharing a taste of that event with you. In today’s mini-episode, you’ll hear Anne talk about three book of the 35 books in this year’s preview. Fall Book Preview is one of our marquee annual events that we host for our Modern…
Read MoreOur reading community truly spans the globe: today Anne is in conversation with Evie, who is joining us from northern Greece. Evie grew up in Boston and after visiting family in Greece over the years, she moved back herself last year. These days she enjoys the slow pace of life and social culture in her…
Read MoreIf you love a good campus novel for fall, you’ll love today’s conversation between Anne and academic dean Karen Gold. Karen works at the oldest independent boarding school in the country, where she teaches a course on campus novels. That’s not all Karen reads, though: she’s especially fond of novels that span generations and highlight…
Read MoreGet your to-be-read lists ready because today’s episode is packed full of recommended titles. In today’s show, Anne is hosting Hunter, a fan of literary fiction who lives in Philadelphia with his husband and their dog. Anne and Hunter talk about his years-long project to read National Book Award longlisted titles, which also leads into…
Read MoreToday we’re back with the 2024 installment of our popular summer reading roundup, where members of our team pair up to talk about their favorite summer reads. You’ll hear our team in conversation today, exploring our summer reading experiences and the titles we can’t stop talking about. Around here we talk books all year round,…
Read MoreA limited reading selection often leads to delightful serendipity, and today Anne’s chatting with a guest who has had just that experience. Rachel Elaine Martens and her family recently lived in Budapest for a year. During this time, Rachel Elaine had access to her U.S. library’s virtual collection, but she also made use of a…
Read MoreReaders, we have celebrated birthday milestones here on the podcast before, and today Anne is talking with a guest who designed the ultimate book party for her recent 50th birthday. Kelly Davis lives in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where she works for her alma mater and enjoys caring for her garden and listening to audiobooks. For…
Read MoreToday we’re excited to share Anne’s recent conversation with author Lucy Foley, from a live event hosted by Carmichael’s Bookstore in Louisville, Kentucky. In today’s show, Anne and Lucy kick things off by discussing Lucy’s new revenge thriller The Midnight Feast and the real-life places and trips that inspired its atmospheric setting. Lucy also shares…
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