What Should I Read Next?

Donna Hetchler plans an epic 50th birthday road trip to West Coast bookstores, discussing book purchases, friends joining, and trip details. Listeners inspired to plan milestone book projects. Reflecting on classics beyond school syllabus and personal reading preferences with diverse recommendations and preferences on literary mysteries and classic novels.

Leigh Kramer, an editor and social media manager for Modern Mrs. Darcy, shares her candid love for books and the challenges of being a bookworm. She reflects on her journey as a reader, discussing the perfectly wrong novel for her and the books that shaped her life. Leigh opens up about personal reading goals, especially exploring spiritual memoirs and diverse authors. Their engaging conversation tackles nostalgic book interactions, the impact of literature on identity, and the joys and dilemmas of summer reading.

Guest Corinne Yan, a book restorer at Bibliothèque Mazarine, seeks audiobook recommendations for a road trip. They discuss balancing TBR lists, historical manuscript restoration, and the joy of reading during travel.

A bookseller and marketing director shares her love for hospitality in books, seeking welcoming stories. They discuss selecting comforting reads, setting attainable goals, and exploring literature on hospitality, comfort, and exceptional experiences. Recommendations include cozy English hotel tales and memoirs about transformative journeys.

Stephanie Van Parys, an audiobook lover and gardener, discusses pairing audiobooks with gardening, exploring international authors, and embracing lengthy reads. They delve into immersive experiences combining literature with gardening, review '10,000 Doors of January' and 'Oh Beautiful', and explore translated works. The podcast showcases a charming Victorian fairy novel, an intriguing tale of Jacob Frank, the self-proclaimed Messiah, and the impact of books on listeners.

Lauren Groff, recognized on Time 100 list, discusses her new bookstore in Florida with Anne. Topics include short stories, writing process, music's influence on writing, challenging stereotypes, and book recommendations. They touch on connections to Florence Welch and Taylor Swift's 'Florida!' song.

Annie B. Jones discusses summer reading favorites and surprises with Anne at The Bookshelf. They talk about creating the Summer Reading Guide, diverse books, book club picks, and personal growth through reading. The conversation will inspire your summer reading list!

Ginger Horton, Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club community manager, joins in discussing the 2024 Summer Reading Guide theme, sneak peek at titles, favorite summer reads, and book camp concept. The guide offers diverse titles for all readers, emphasizing community engagement and lively book discussions.

In this lively conversation at the Word of South Festival, guests Sara and Kati share their recent reads and top book recommendations. They discuss epic fails in recommending books, summer reading moods, and Anne recommends some great titles for summer reading stacks. The conversation highlights the power of book festivals in connecting readers with new authors and captivating stories.

Natasha Govender seeks fun and celebratory books from Brown voices in fantasy, thriller, and middle grade genres. She discusses balancing heavy topics with light reads, finding joy in diverse stories, and selecting titles for her to-be-read list that she'll want to revisit. The episode explores the evolution of Natasha's reading preferences and the significance of diverse voices in literature.