Latest What should i read next Podcast Episodes
Ep 377: What NOT to read next
What Should I Read Next? - April 25, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsToday's guest loves collecting books she finds at library sales or used bookstores, and she's ended up with a shelf full of titles that have caught her eye over the years. But Kelsey Gruber has a problem: when she sees an unread title still sitting on her shelf after a few months or more, often, ...
Ep 376: Bookstore confidential
What Should I Read Next? - April 18, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsIf you loved Episode 369: State of the bookstore, you're in luck: we're back today with three more fabulous conversations with independent booksellers across the country. Today Anne is joined to talk all things books and reading with Andrea Griffith, owner of Browsers Bookshop in Olympia, Washing...
Ep 375: Short novels that contain whole worlds
What Should I Read Next? - April 11, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsThere’s something particularly enticing about a short book that delivers an incredible reading experience. Today's guest Vanessa A. Bee joins Anne to talk about short books that tell great stories in small packages. Vanessa is an author, mother, wife, and attorney who lives in Washington, DC. She...
Ep 374: Gripping, page-turny narrative nonfiction
What Should I Read Next? - April 04, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsAlberta-based Sarah Bramley knows what she likes when it comes to fiction, but lately she's been more and more intrigued by the nonfiction side of the bookstore. Sarah knows there's a ton of good stuff out there she'll enjoy, but she's not sure of her reading identity beyond the fiction she knows...
Ep 373: Intentional steps for unlimited lifelong learning
What Should I Read Next? - March 28, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsTwo sisters with a lifelong love of reading join Anne to talk about the many ways books have framed their lives. Anne first met Laura Gerald-Simms and Ramona Gavin in 2019 at an event at Bookmarks NC, where their passion for reading led them to make a true bookish connection. Since then, they've ...
Ep 372: Books that change the way you see your city and your world
What Should I Read Next? - March 21, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsToday's guest Jeff Speck is a familiar name around here! Anne's referred to his book Walkable City in a bunch of past podcast episodes, because it's a great example of how books can invite us to see and understand the world around us in a whole new way. We're excited to have Jeff on the show tod...
Ep 371: What should Anne read next?
What Should I Read Next? - March 14, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsEvery week, Anne does a little literary matchmaking with one guest, but today we're flipping the mic and helping Anne discover some books she just might love reading next. The last time we asked our listeners what Anne should read next was way back in 2017, so it's definitely time for another rou...
Ep 370: Books so nice you'll want to read them twice
What Should I Read Next? - March 07, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsWith so many books to choose from, committing to re-reading books you've already enjoyed can feel like a particular challenge. Today's guest, Rosalynn Tyo, deeply appreciates re-reading and wants to do more of it, but regularly finds herself distracted by new releases or unread titles. She's exci...
Ep 369: State of the Bookstore
What Should I Read Next? - February 28, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsHere at WSIRN HQ, we love a great independent bookstore, and it's always especially fun when an indie bookseller joins Anne to talk books and bookstore business. Today, the book party is bigger than ever: Anne is chatting with three booksellers all about what's happening in the bookstore world la...
Ep 368: Learning to trust your reading instincts
What Should I Read Next? - February 21, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsWhat's a reader to do with a stack of book recommendations that have left her feeling dissatisfied? Today Anne is talking with Mollie Hedgecock (she/her) and sharing some ideas for how Mollie can discern which recommendations are right for her. Like many readers, most of Mollie's recommendations ...
Ep. 367: Books that check all your boxes + what should Anne read next?
What Should I Read Next? - February 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsToday Anne is in conversation with Keren Form, a self-professed nerd, dedicated board gamer and a fan of fast-moving stories with big themes. This episode originally aired back in 2019 as Episode 193, Rolling the dice on your next read, and was selected by our Patreon community as a guest favorit...
Ep. 366: Great books spur great conversations
What Should I Read Next? - February 07, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsWhen authors and readers come together, it's always a good time, and today's episode is no exception. Today, we're sharing our recent Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club conversation with Brendan Slocumb, who joined us in January to discuss his musical thriller (and our January 2023 book club pick), The V...
Ep 365: Pitch perfect endings and laugh-out-loud rom coms
What Should I Read Next? - January 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsToday's guest has a superpower we've never heard before: she can smell a book and know whether it was published in the U.S. or the U.K.! London-based Claire Handscombe (she/her) spent a decade in Washington DC as a bookseller, a chapter she remembers fondly. These days, she's as much a book-lover...
Ep 364: Great books you may have missed in 2022
What Should I Read Next? - January 24, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsWith so many books to choose from, it's easy to miss out on some stellar titles. Today, Anne is joined by Andrew Limbong (he/him) to talk about some of the best books you may have missed in 2022. When he's not reading, Andrew's a reporter for NPR's Culture Desk and host of their Book of the Day p...
Ep 363: Fast-paced, plot-driven novels to get you reading again
What Should I Read Next? - January 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsWhat do you do when you're used to reading dozens of books a year, but lately you've barely managed a handful of titles each year? Texas-based pilot and business owner Jada Graff (she/her) is here to get Anne's help in answering that question today, because her reading life has gotten way off cou...
Ep 362: Our seventh birthday celebration
What Should I Read Next? - January 10, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsKnox McCoy and Jamie Golden from The Popcast join Anne to celebrate the 7th anniversary of What Should I Read Next! Since Anne started What Should I Read Next back in 2016, she's spoken to so many book lovers, from well-known authors to readers just like you. Today we'll look back at how it all b...
Ep 361: Anne's Best Books of 2022
What Should I Read Next? - January 03, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsChoosing the best books of a year is always a fun challenge, so today we're flipping the focus and shining a light on Anne's reading life in 2022. In today’s episode, Anne's talking about a selection of the books she loved most in 2022, as well as the themes that showed up most often in her readi...
Ep 360: A high-stakes family reading competition
What Should I Read Next? - December 20, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsWhen your family has a fierce annual reading competition, it's more important than ever to choose your books wisely! Today's guest, Courtney Haggerty, is here to talk about how her family reads together, and to get a jump-start on her 2023 to-be-read list. Courtney is a sports aficionado, Disney ...
Ep 359: Making big reading goals a reality
What Should I Read Next? - December 13, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsA new reading year is right around the corner, and today's episode is full of perspective to help you plan for your best reading year yet. Laura Vanderkam is a WSIRN alum and time management and productivity expert whose newest book, Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time ...
Ep 358: Book-to-film adaptations and seasonal reading vibes
What Should I Read Next? - December 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsReaders, we know many of you love to find the perfect books for each season, whether that's a summer beach read or a spooky fall novel. Today's guest is on the hunt for her winter reading vibe, which has eluded her so far, and Anne is here to help. Toronto-based Lara Bulger is a film aficionado a...
Ep 357: Welcome to Three Pines
What Should I Read Next? - November 29, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsAnne is talking with beloved author Louise Penny in today's episode! Their conversation explores Penny's Inspector Gamache mystery series, the world of Three Pines, the upcoming television adaptation, and so much more. We know so many of you are avid Penny fans, and we are delighted to share toda...
Ep 356: Sink into your next cozy read
What Should I Read Next? - November 22, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsToday's guest loves a good mystery, but could do without the murder, and Anne is here to help! Gina House loves cozy, comforting books that are often set in whimsical places. She's not looking for suffering or struggle between the covers of her chosen reads, and she's excited to get Anne's sugges...
Ep 355: Highly giftable picks for your favorite readers
What Should I Read Next? - November 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsIf you've got a book-lover on your holiday shopping list, get ready for an episode full of recommendations you can rely on. Every year, Anne and a special guest tackle listener requests for book recommendations, and it's always an episode that's guaranteed to add some fresh titles to your to-be-r...
Ep 354: Book festivals for beginners
What Should I Read Next? - November 08, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsWhen a devoted reader attends her very first literary festival, bookish delight is on the menu! Today Anne is in conversation with Christina McCormick. Christina reached out to us here at What Should I Read Next a few weeks before she planned to attend the Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors, b...
Ep 353: Sad Girl Lit Fic and other burnout busters
What Should I Read Next? - November 01, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsA registered nurse on the night shift is looking for ways to battle burnout and what it's done to her reading life, and Anne is here to help. We know so many of you have been impacted by the stress of the past few years, and Lexie Hayes is no exception. The last few years of working in healthcare...
Ep 352: Bookish gifts to delight kids and teens
What Should I Read Next? - October 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsFinding the perfect titles for young readers can be tricky, so today we're answering your questions and suggesting books (and bookish gifts) for the kids and teens in your lives! Every year we ask our audience to write in with their requests for bookish gift recommendations, and Anne partners wit...
Ep 351: Book Club Favorites: LIVE from Bookmarks!
What Should I Read Next? - October 18, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsFour dynamic authors gathered to speak on a Book Club Favorites panel last month at the Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors—and Anne was the moderator! Their conversation went in wildly delightful directions, and we're so excited to share it with all of you today. Anne was thrilled when Festiva...
Ep 350: Book mail keeps us together
What Should I Read Next? - October 11, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsAn octogenarian world traveler and her book-loving daughter join Anne to discuss how reading continues to play a vital role in their relationship. Barbara Costner grew up in World War Two London before traveling and working around the world as an adult. Along with gardening, reading's always been...
Ep 349: Cancelling Netflix rebooted my reading life
What Should I Read Next? - October 04, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsAs a young reader, today's guest discovered the power of books to make her feel less alone, and she's happy to be back to reading regularly after making some lifestyle changes in the past few years! San Francisco-based Rachel Seidman joins Anne on today's episode to talk about how reading has cha...
Ep 348: Don't read widely (right now)
What Should I Read Next? - September 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsToday's guest has been suffering through a book slump over the past few years, and Anne's here to help them reconnect with their love of reading. Aimz Rushton (they/them) is a senior lecturer in the United Kingdom, where they focus on North American fiction and literature. Aimz enjoys reading lit...
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