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What Should I Read Next?

What Should I Read Next?

By: Anne Bogel
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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.© Anne Bogel Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Ep. 547: The life cycle of the publishing calendar and how our team buys books

    Ep. 547: The life cycle of the publishing calendar and how our team buys books
    Oct 20 2026
    Today we're shining a light on our Patreon community and the types of conversations that happen over there every Friday, as we feature three popular Patreon bonus episodes that give you a taste of what we do every week in that community. We're kicking off today's episode with a fan favorite bonus from our ongoing Industry Insight series, before sharing a recent bonus conversation among members of our Modern Mrs. Darcy and What Should I Read Next? team. Our team members often pair up to talk about readerly topics of interest in our Patreon community, and this fascinating and delightfully detailed conversation about how our team members approach buying books sparked a lot of great conversations. Finally, we'll close with a favorite episode of One Great Book, a series where either Anne or a member of our team tells you all about a book we love from our own shelves, usually in about 10 minutes or less. If you'd like more bookish conversations and bonus episodes like the ones you heard today, come and join us on Patreon. Our members at the Bonuses & Events or All-Inclusive tiers enjoy weekly bonus episodes like these, as well as access to our marquee events, like our recent Fall Book Preview Unboxing, and our upcoming Team's Best Books of the Year event coming in January 2027. Find out more and sign up at ⁠patreon.com/whatshouldireadnext⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Ep 546: What does it mean to be well-read?

    Ep 546: What does it mean to be well-read?
    Oct 13 2026
    Today Anne is joined by two readers to discuss what it means to be well-read these days, and why it’s a concept worth exploring. Rebecca Schinsky and Jeff O’Neal of the Book Riot podcast Zero to Well-Read are Anne's guests today. Together with Anne, they explore how each of them thinks about what it means to be well-read, and how their personal working definitions have evolved over the years. The reading life is a journey, and today's conversation goes beyond what being well-read and reading well means: it also explores the ways that deciding what well-read means to you can help you cultivate readerly satisfaction, combat distraction, and even build community. Find out more and see the links and titles mentioned today on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com. Our new Patreon Ad-Free Episodes tier makes it possible for you to receive ad-free episodes right in your regular podcast feed for just $5 a month. We’d love to have you join us on Patreon: find out more and sign up today at patreon.com/whatshouldireadnext. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep. 545: Books that just WORK for me

    Ep. 545: Books that just WORK for me
    Oct 6 2026
    Reading in retirement has given today’s guest more time to explore what makes a book "click" for her, and she's joining Anne today to talk all about it. Debbie Day lives in the Nashville area, where she’s enjoying settling into retirement and empty nesting. This chapter of life is giving her more time for travel, dancing, cooking, spending time with friends and family, and of course, reading. The extra time to reflect on her reading life has led Debbie to discover an unexpected common thread among her favorite books: an interesting structure. Now that she’s homed in on this element, Debbie is on the hunt for more such books—but she’s not sure where to look. As a fellow structure nerd, Anne has ideas for Debbie. Find the list of titles discussed today and leave your suggestions for Debbie on our show notes page at ⁠whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com⁠. We’ve been thrilled to hear from so many of you that you’re loving this year’s Fall Book Preview lookbook. This smaller-format, analog booklet invites you to dig into Anne's selections for this season’s most anticipated books. Find out more and get your copy while supplies last at modernmrsdarcy.com/fbp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
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I love this podcast so much!!! Definitely give it a go. Anne Bogel is wonderful and so insightful.

Brilliant book podcast

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