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 422: Fiction and memoir, but make it travel

Today’s bookish goal: finding the right books to fuel a reader’s wanderlust. Georgia-based Joy has traveled extensively and even lived abroad, but now that she’s not on the road,...

Ep 421: Go ahead, judge that book by its cover

Today’s guest’s love of reading was reignited in late 2022 when she found a path into the bookish zeitgeist by reading a super-popular series. Around the same time, Julie...

Ep 420: Soul-changing reads with staying power

Today, Anne talks with Courtney Dezahd about discovering themes in her reading and finding novels that will stick with her long after she turns the last page.  Courtney is...

Ep 419: Romance is my entire personality

Today’s guest Farrah Rochon is passionate about the romance genre, Disney, and the city of New Orleans (among other things), and today Farrah and Anne dive into all of...

Ep 418: Swipe right for book love

Amy Rohn joins Anne to talk about literal literary matchmaking: the ups and downs of her life as a reader in search of real-life romance. We’re exploring what she...

Ep 417: Hygge books for cozy winter reading

Wintry books and seasonally inspired reads are a common passion for readers worldwide, whether you’re currently in our northern hemisphere winter, or you’re experiencing another season right now. Today’s...

Ep 416: Compelling, emotionally honest storytelling

In today’s conversation, Anne helps Reagan Jackson find compelling reads that tell good stories. Reagan is a Seattle-based journalist and co-executive director of Young Women Empowered. She’s also the...

Ep 415: Reading + wintering

Natalie Nava’s guest submission caught our team’s eye as a particularly timely topic for January: she was eager to talk to Anne about reading as it relates to wintering,...

Ep 414: Reading on a budget and thriving

Today’s guest reached out seeking help with a specific reading dilemma. We loved her request, and we’re sure it’s something many readers have experienced. Amy’s joining Anne on the...

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