What Should I Read Next?

Weekly interviews with readers about their tastes to recommend their next book AI summary

Anne Bogel Visit website › Arts · EN · 549 episodes · latest 2026-11-10

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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.

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Ep 549: 2026 Holiday Gifting Special: our team recommends books for the readers in your life

2026-11-10 · 1 hr 15 min · Episode 549

Over the past few years we’ve enjoyed responding to listener requests on one of those tough bookish questions: what to give the fellow readers in your life for gifting season. Today, Anne is joined by members of the MMD…
Ep 548: Reading more broadly in order to give better book recommendations

2026-11-03 · 1 hr 13 min · Episode 548

Today's guest is living out a reality many in our audience have dreamed of. Jeff Wheeldon is on the path to bookstore ownership, and will soon be the proud owner of Brighton, Ontario's Lighthouse Books. Jeff is thrilled…
Ep. 547: The life cycle of the publishing calendar and how our team buys books

2026-10-20 · 1 hr 0 min · Episode 547

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…
Ep 546: What does it mean to be well-read?

2026-10-13 · 1 hr 7 min · Episode 546

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…
Ep. 545: Books that just WORK for me

2026-10-06 · 56 min · Episode 545

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…
Ep. 544: Supremely talk-about-able books to fuel your book club conversations

2026-09-29 · 1 hr 19 min · Episode 544

Anne is back with the latest episode in a new-ish series in which she invites a team member to join her in recommending titles for a guest. Today Anne is joined by Patreon community manager Shannan Malone as they chat…
Ep. 543: Behind the scenes of Fall Book Preview 2026

2026-09-22 · 45 min · Episode 543

Today, Anne is talking all things fall books with our executive producer, Will Bogel. They'll discuss the 2026 Fall Book Preview, which came out last Thursday, September 17th. In their conversation, Will and Anne will…
Ep 542: The delight of a reading rabbit hole

2026-09-15 · 1 hr 8 min · Episode 542

Today's guest wants to experience the satisfaction of engaging in what she calls meaningful reading more often, but she finds herself easily distracted by the new and shiny. Jane Baldwin has ideas for different reading…
Ep 541: Books that foster a sense of warmth and good conversation

2026-09-08 · 1 hr 5 min · Episode 541

When today's guest felt something shift in her reading life, she found herself turning to other forms of entertainment instead of the books she typically enjoys. Jacquelyn Duggan isn't thrilled with this substitution,…
Ep 540: Please save me from my library holds

2026-09-01 · 1 hr 3 min · Episode 540

Today's guest is recently retired and is excited to have more time to read in this chapter of life. She wants to find good books and, in particular, long books that she can really sink into, but her library holds keep…

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Oldest episode in feed: 01/2016 · over 10 years
Typical length: 50 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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