What Should I Read Next?

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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. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.

Episodes

Ep 15: The audacity to tell people what to read

Anne chats with Marybeth Whalen and Ariel Lawhon of SheReads.org, an online reading site and book club for women. Under Marybeth and Ariel's leadership, She Reads does a terrific job of highlighting excellent titles you've never heard of. These women are writers as well as curators and reviewers: Ariel is the author of Flight of Dreams and The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress. Marybeth is the author of The Things We Wish Were True. This is a special episode: it's WSIRN's first freewheeling conve...

Apr 09, 2016•40 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 14: A snob-free approach to reading

Today Anne chats with Caroline Starr Rose. Caroline is a mom, former teacher, and children's author of the novels May B. and Blue Birds. Caroline is based in New Mexico. Anne and Caroline discuss reading and empathy, Caroline's very favorite genre, why Caroline is so reluctant to talk about books she doesn't like, and her snob-free approach to reading. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Car...

Apr 05, 2016•47 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 13: Memoir, creativity, talent, and more memoir

In this episode Anne chats with Ed Cyzewski, author of multiple books including Pray, Write, Grow, Creating Space, Write without Crushing Your Soul, and A Path to Publishing. Anne and Ed discuss memoir, creativity, and how chronic fatigue from sleepless nights (hello, toddlers) can really put a damper on your reading life. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Ed should read next! Connect with...

Mar 29, 2016•32 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 12: Life is hard - but reading doesn't have to be

In this episode Anne chats with Cara Strickland, a writer, food critic, and anxious cook who lives in the Pacific Northwest. This episode covers a lot of ground: Anne and Cara discuss singleness, sense of place, British chick lit, book boundaries, and of course, what Cara should read next. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Cara should read next! Connect with Cara: Blog | Facebook | Twitter...

Mar 21, 2016•31 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 11: What's going on beneath the surface

In this episode Anne chats with Meredith Schwartz, a self-described Type A, INFJ, and unapologetic listmaker who is trying desperately (and a big compulsively) to hold together all the crazy aspects of her life. There's nothing vanilla about Meredith: she has strong opinions about her reading, which makes for a fabulous conversation. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Meredith should read n...

Mar 15, 2016•40 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 10: You can be a Serious Reader and still love Matt Damon

In this episode Anne chats with Janssen Bradshaw, creator of the blog Everyday Reading, former children's librarian, and modern mother who's raising her three kids to be readers. In this episode Anne and Janssen talk about how Janssen reads books like other people watch television, why Janssen's in danger of having her "real reader" badge taken away, and books with strong narrative drive and excellent plotting. They discuss happy books, books that require three boxes of Kleenex, and everything i...

Mar 08, 2016•41 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 9: The reality of bookworm problems

In this episode Anne chats with fellow bookworm Leigh Kramer. In addition to being a full-time book nerd, Leigh is a San Francisco resident, fried pickle connoisseur, and lifetime White Sox fan. Anne and Leigh discuss the "nearly perfect novel" that Leigh adored and Anne hated, the book Leigh read at just the right time, how it drives Leigh crazy that some readers love a book she loathed, and a variety of very real bookworm problems. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles ...

Mar 01, 2016•29 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 8: The power of books, English major favorites, and what makes a great YA novel

Anne talks to Preston Yancey about the power of reading, English major favorites, his deep and abiding love for chick lit, and what makes a great YA novel. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Preston should read next! Connect with Preston: Blog | Instagram | Twitter Check out Preston's books: Out of the House of Bread | Tables in the Wilderness Connect with Anne: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | ...

Feb 23, 2016•26 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 7: Books that uplift and inspire, the books that "hook" you, and filling the Brown Girls' Bookshelf

Anne talks to Osheta Moore about falling down the rabbit hole of reading recommendations, her really weird interest in fanfiction, and the significance of her Brown Girls' Bookshelf. And of course they discuss what Osheta should read next. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Osheta should read next! Connect with Osheta: Blog | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter. Check out Osheta's podcast Shalom...

Feb 16, 2016•34 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 6: Books for book nerds, author backstories, and simple stories told well

Anne talks to Tsh Oxenreider about the importance of where she reads, author stories on and off the page, books for book nerds, and her love of simple stories well told. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Tsh should read next! Connect with Anne: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | WSIRN Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 09, 2016•39 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 5: Raising readers, books that find you, and making the library people hate you

Anne talks with author and speaker Deidra Riggs, whose book, Every Little Thing: Making a World of Difference Right Where You Are, was published last October. Anne and Deidra discuss Deidra's wonderful childhood memories of reading, why she chose one of the greatest writers of all time as her "hated" book, how the right book just finds you sometimes, and why she's on the naughty list at her local library. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, an...

Feb 02, 2016•31 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 4: Reading as escape, hating lots of books, and finding new fiction

Anne talks with attorney, blogger, and author Seth Haines, whose first work, Coming Clean. Anne and Seth have a great conversation about reading as escape, how they both hate so many books, first editions clubs, reading for the morning/noon/and night, and, of course, what he should read next. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Seth should read next! Connect with Anne: Blog | Twitter | Faceb...

Jan 26, 2016•34 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 3: Books that "smart" people like, books you truly love, and books that embrace the grey

Today's guest is Jacey Verdicchio from the Around The Table podcast. Anne and Jacey discuss books that make you feel smart / not-so-smart, and the inner battle between reading what you love vs. reading what you feel like you should love. Anne recommends three bittersweet books that Jacey can enjoy without second-guessing about her taste. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Jacey should read ...

Jan 19, 2016•29 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 2: The perils of high expectations and characters you can root for

Anne chats with Sarah Kohrnak of the Brilliant Business Moms about the perils of high expectations, characters that you can root for, and what she should be reading next. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Sarah should read next! Connect with Anne: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | WSIRN Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2016•20 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 1: Books that inspire crying jags and sleepless nights (in the best sense)

Anne chats with Jamie Golden about books that provoke visceral reactions, books that inspire blissful crying jags and sleepless nights, and what books she should read next. Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Jamie should read next! Connect with Anne: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | WSIRN Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2016•26 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast