Podcast: What Should I Read Next?

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.

Ep 434: Hospitable books with a strong sense of welcome

Reading offers a wide range of vicarious experiences, and today’s guest is looking for books that make her feel warmly welcome. Adrianne Carnes is a bookseller and marketing director for a local independent bookstore in Texas, where she loves to create an inviting space for the readers who frequent her shop. Adrianne’s interest in hospitality…

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Ep 433: I’m not afraid of a fifty-hour audiobook

Audiobook lovers, today’s conversation will help you make the most of your audiobook credits, whether you love short or long listens. Stephanie Van Parys is a devoted gardener in Decatur, Georgia, where she loves to pair audiobooks with working in the dirt. Since she discovered this way of merging her two passions back in 2020,…

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Ep 432: Live from Word of South: Lauren Groff talks Time 100, her new bookstore, and Florida!

Joining Anne today in a live conversation from the recent Word of South festival is listener favorite Lauren Groff! This conversation happened in the midst of a big moment for Lauren: she was recently recognized on the Time 100 list, and her new bookstore, The Lynx, just opened in Gainesville, Florida. Lauren and Anne talk…

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Ep 431: Live from The Bookshelf: Let’s talk summer books!

Join us today for the second in a series of three live events! While Anne was on the road recently, she had the opportunity to stop by fantastic independent bookstore The Bookshelf, in Thomasville, Georgia, for the first time since 2018.  During this live event, Anne spoke with host and owner Annie B. Jones about…

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Ep 430: Summer Reading Guide 2024: We’re going to Book Camp!

This week is all about summer reading, because our 2024 Summer Reading Guide is out this Thursday! Our Summer Reading Guide is one of the highlights of our year. Anne spends months reading and vetting both anticipated new releases and under-the-radar gems, resulting in the guide’s list of 42 titles with something for every reader. …

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Ep 429: Live from Word of South: the books we can’t stop recommending

Anne recently attended Tallahassee’s recent Word of South Festival of Literature and Music, and today we’re sharing her live conversation about all things reading with Festival Director Sara Marchessault and Kati Schardl. Book festivals offer so much potential for discovery, by connecting readers with writers they already love, new authors to experience, and often, books that…

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Ep 428: Recreating the magic of your first reading experience

Today’s guest enjoys tackling heavy topics in her reading, but today she’s here for Anne’s help to bring more levity to her reading rotation. As a South African of Indian descent, Natasha Govender appreciates reading real life stories from authors across the globe. These stories help her connect with the human experiences behind the pages,…

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Ep 427: The collaborative act of reading

Connecting with authors is always a treat, and today we’re bringing you a recent conversation between Anne and author Thao Thai. Thao joined us in the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club last year to discuss her debut novel Banyan Moon, a juicy family drama that explores what makes a home, the secrets we keep, inheritance…

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Ep 426: A fresh outlook for your reading life

When big changes happened in Caleb Wilson-Johnson’s life, his reading life shifted, too. Today, he’s eager for Anne’s suggestions after two exciting changes derailed his previous strategy of choosing his next read. Caleb used to love planning his entire reading year in advance, and especially enjoyed pairing books with the season—sometimes down to the specific…

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Ep 425: We’re all mood readers

A recent career shift has opened up more reading time for today’s guest, and Tara Bañuelos is looking to make the most of this abundance by exploring new-to-her genres and overlooked backlist titles. Tara lives in Washington, D.C., where she practices law. In the past, she’s relied on reading for her preferred form of stress…

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