Pharmacist and crafter Tiffany Vicars shares how a book subscription box revived her reading passion. She discusses her overflowing TBR, balancing new vs. classic reads, and gets recommendations to prioritize her summer reading list.
Finding a book subscription box can be a great solution for overcoming a reading slump and reigniting one's passion for reading.
It's important to prioritize books that offer depth and substance over just the latest popular titles when creating a TBR list.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir stands out as a captivating science fiction novel with humor and engaging characters that leave a lasting impact on readers.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb provides a unique and insightful perspective on therapy, self-discovery, and human relationships through a blend of personal experiences.
Deep dives
A complex romance with a touch of magic
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is a thought-provoking science fiction story filled with wit and humor that keeps readers engaged as the main characters navigate an unexpected journey in outer space, forming a unique friendship that is reminiscent of a true romance.
A second chance romance with depth
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan tells the story of a couple navigating a second chance at love while co-parenting their children and running a business together, exploring themes of forgiveness and reconciliation in a heartfelt and engaging manner.
A romance with emotional depth and a touch of magic
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez offers a romance story with depth, exploring themes of verbal, emotional, and physical abuse while delivering a satisfying love story that resonates with the reader, capturing the essence of the characters' relationships and personal growth.
A disappointing second chance romance
The Rewind by Alison Wynn Scott falls short in plot and character development, failing to deliver the nostalgia and romance expected from a second chance love story, leaving the reader disengaged and unaffected by the resolution of the story.
A journey of self-discovery through therapy
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb offers an intimate look into therapy sessions, blending personal experiences with those of the therapist, providing a unique perspective on self-discovery, emotional growth, and the complexities of human relationships.
A fast-paced emotional thriller with high stakes
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave presents a gripping thriller centered around a note from a vanished husband, leading to a journey of discovering secrets and protecting loved ones, combining emotional depth with intense plot twists in a thrilling narrative.
A gripping historical fiction inspired by real events
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray delivers an engaging biographical fiction based on the life of Bell Dacosta Green, showcasing her fascinating journey as JP Morgan's Personal Librarian and her remarkable achievements, blending history, intrigue, and empowerment in a captivating narrative.
Recovering from a reading slump can be challenging, and today's guest credits a book subscription box for saving her reading life.
In today's episode, Anne Bogel is chatting with Tiffany Vicars, a pharmacist, mom and State Fair prize-winning paper crafter in Louisville, Kentucky. Tiffany knows reading is her highest form of self-care, but the past few years have been disruptive to her reading life in both good and challenging ways.
Tiffany tried a few approaches to re-boot her reading life, but nothing stuck until she tried out a book subscription box and figured out a way to make its promised combination of curation and discovery work for her.
These days, Tiffany is thrilled with her overflowing, never-ending TBR, but she'd also like to make sure she's not just reaching for what she calls the new and glittery books. Today, she and Anne talk about which of the titles on Tiffany's TBR deserve to be bumped to the top of her current reading priority list.
Find the full list of the titles discussed today and leave your recommendations for Tiffany on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/424.
Join Anne to celebrate Indie Bookstore Week at The Bookshelf in Thomasville, GA on Thursday, April 25. Anne will be joining Bookshelf owner Annie B. Jones to talk about summer reading. Tickets are on sale on the Bookshelf's website.