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What Should I Read Next?

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

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Ep 495: Fall Book Preview sneak peek

,The team at MMD HQ has always been enthusiastic about fall reading. We shared our first F... more

23 Sep 2025

37 MINS

37:09

23 Sep 2025

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Ep 494: Books brimming with creativity, philosophy, and grace

Today we're diving into what feels like a particularly nerdy niche of the reading life as ... more

16 Sep 2025

59 MINS

59:49

16 Sep 2025

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Ep 493: Books that take you on an epic journey

Today's guest is facing a shift in her reading life now that she's an empty nester. Candi... more

09 Sep 2025

58 MINS

58:40

09 Sep 2025

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Ep 492: Reflective nonfiction about finding your path

We love fielding very specific readerly requests that will also appeal to a wide range of ... more

02 Sep 2025

54 MINS

54:34

02 Sep 2025

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Ep 491: Our team's best books of summer (Part 2)

Today we're sharing Part 2 of our summer superlatives episode, featuring four more of our ... more

26 Aug 2025

39 MINS

39:03

26 Aug 2025

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Ep 490: Our team's best books of summer (Part 1)

Readers, we’re back today with an annual tradition we know so many of you look forward to,... more

19 Aug 2025

39 MINS

39:01

19 Aug 2025

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Ep 489: The satisfaction of sinking into a good book

Today's guest isn't only a reader with a specific readerly conundrum, she is also a belove... more

12 Aug 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:15

12 Aug 2025

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Ep 488: Reading goals that are just lofty enough

Novels featuring an ensemble cast of characters and multiple points of view are a favorite... more

05 Aug 2025

59 MINS

59:35

05 Aug 2025

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Ep 487: Sci-fi, fantasy, and a sense of possibility

Today's guest has joined Anne in conversation on the podcast before, but now our media pro... more

29 Jul 2025

53 MINS

53:50

29 Jul 2025

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Ep 486: Setting-driven stories, accidental reading themes, and winning characters

Ellen Heath, a reader from the Atlanta area, shares Anne's passion for urban planning, but... more

22 Jul 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:46

22 Jul 2025

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Ep 485: A midyear reading check-in

A midyear reading check-in has become a small tradition around here, and today Anne is wel... more

08 Jul 2025

57 MINS

57:52

08 Jul 2025

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Ep 484: A summer to slow down and sink into what you love

Today's guest is looking for ways to slow down and sink into what she loves most as she pl... more

01 Jul 2025

46 MINS

46:11

01 Jul 2025

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Ep 483: Help me find my new go-to summer author!

We often discuss auto-buy authors and completist authors around here, and today's guest is... more

24 Jun 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:42

24 Jun 2025

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Ep 482: Diving into evocative ocean reads

We always love reading on a theme, and today's guest would love to see her real-life love ... more

17 Jun 2025

50 MINS

50:25

17 Jun 2025

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Ep 481: A reading life that comes in waves

Nonfiction books often change the way that readers see the world, and today's guest Evan C... more

10 Jun 2025

48 MINS

48:26

10 Jun 2025

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Ep 480: Branching out with escapist, emotionally resonant novels

Feeling more confident about finding the right reads is a common bookish goal. In today's ... more

03 Jun 2025

55 MINS

55:23