What Should I Read Next? podcast

What Should I Read Next?

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.

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 511: Ask Anne Anything: 10 Year Anniversary Edition

Across the years, we've periodically hosted Ask Anne Anything events in our Patreon commun... more

10 hrs Ago

58 MINS

58:39

10 hrs Ago


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Ep 510: Finding classics that shine on audio

Our guest today is searching for classics in audio format, with narration that brings stor... more

20 Jan 2026

58 MINS

58:25

20 Jan 2026


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Ep 509: Your favorite book discoveries from 10 years of WSIRN

At the end of last year, you heard us ask for your help to create this celebratory episode... more

13 Jan 2026

34 MINS

34:36

13 Jan 2026


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Ep 508: Anne's Best Books of 2025

We're kicking off 2026 and a year of exciting milestones today! On January 12th, we are ce... more

06 Jan 2026

47 MINS

47:25

06 Jan 2026


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Ep 507: Our team recaps our 2025 reading year

As we wrap up our ninth year together, Anne invites our What Should I Read Next? team memb... more

16 Dec 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:35

16 Dec 2025


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Ep 506: A new way to think about your reading in the coming year

Today's guest has been participating in reading challenges for nearly a decade, and she's ... more

09 Dec 2025

59 MINS

59:53

09 Dec 2025


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Ep 505: Recs for a reader in search of "best in class" books

We love unique reading projects around here, and today's guest has maintained hers since 2... more

02 Dec 2025

56 MINS

56:50

02 Dec 2025


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Ep 504: Niche and nerdy narrative nonfiction

Historical fiction is a popular genre among many, but today's guest learned a lot about he... more

25 Nov 2025

48 MINS

48:10

25 Nov 2025


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Ep 503: Which cozy mysteries are right for me?

Breaking into a new genre can feel intimidating. Today Anne is talking with a reader who i... more

18 Nov 2025

52 MINS

52:21

18 Nov 2025


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Ep 502: Choosing book gifts your friends will love

We all know that book gifts are the best gifts, and today Anne is talking with a devoted r... more

11 Nov 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:19

11 Nov 2025


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Ep 501: Crafting a personal curriculum for a lifelong learner

When she discovered the idea of a personal curriculum, today's guest couldn't wait to appl... more

04 Nov 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:56

04 Nov 2025


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Ep 500: The little things that add up to a rich reading life

Today marks a major milestone: the 500th episode of What Should I Read Next! To celebrate,... more

28 Oct 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:13

28 Oct 2025