What Should I Read Next? Ep 477: A summer reading road trip
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May 13, 2025 Will Bogel, Anne's husband and fellow book lover, joins the discussion to share behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of the 2025 Summer Reading Guide. They reflect on the guide's evolution and the joy of curating seasonal reading lists. The conversation dives into how summer reading ideas blossomed from a road trip and the importance of community feedback in shaping their selections. With playful banter, they express excitement for this summer's anticipated reads and innovative approaches to exploring diverse storytelling.
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Origin of the Summer Reading Guide
- Will Bogel inspired the creation of the What Should I Read Next summer reading guide around 2011-2012. - The project grew from a moderately successful lead magnet to an eagerly anticipated annual publication.
Road Trip Theme Inspiration
- The 2025 Summer Reading Guide theme is 'road trip,' inspired by the concept of journeys. - This theme creatively connects to the podcast's origin many discussions happened during long car drives.
Podcast Tested on Road Trip
- Anne and Will Bogel tested the podcast concept on a road trip in Pennsylvania with four kids. - That initial recording confirmed the idea's viability for a long-term podcast.