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Ep 199: The perils of public book recommendations
3 september 2019 · 52 min
The WSIRN intro sounds straightforward enough - Anne chats with a reader about books they love, books they hate, and books they could pick up next. Simple. But long-time listeners know this show was originally supposed to be a tight 20 minutes… and today, each episode is easily twice that long. It turns out, a person’s reading taste reveals a lot about who they are as individuals, and digging into those discussions is worth much more to the WSIRN team than hitting a timestamp.
Today’s guest is no stranger to seemingly-mundane belongings that hold deep meaning - Tara Anderson hosts the NPR show 5 Things, where she gets to know people by discussing five items that matter to them. A guest's treasured items might be books, but they might also be a houseplant, a special coat, heirloom knitting needles, even something as practical as a rice cooker. There are no home appliances in this episode, but Anne is investigating what Tara’s 3 favorite titles say about what she wants out of life, and what new books will take her there.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/199 Lees meerFollow Tara on Instagram and Twitter, and make sure to go check out her newest project at musicboxpod.org
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Ep 198: Reading for the FUN of it
27 augustus 2019 · 48 min
Ever since Anne visited today’s guest, Annie F. Downs, on her podcast That Sounds Fun a little while ago to talk about Summer Reading, she's been wanting to talk all things books and reading with Annie on What Should I Read Next. It's finally happening - and the conversation is going unexpected places.
Anne and Annie are chatting about the author who made Annie a better storyteller, her surprising love for reading what she calls “Dead Men’s writing”, totally fangirling about all the literary good Dolly Parton has done in the world, and Anne recommend a few books she didn’t expect to recommend when the conversation started...
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/198 Lees meerLearn more about Annie:
Website: www.anniefdowns.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/anniefdowns
Twitter: twitter.com/anniefdowns
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Ep 197: Rebuilding a bookshelf in Paradise
20 augustus 2019 · 48 min
Today’s guest, Amelia Mattingly, went through a gut-wrenching experience that ripped her book collection away from her – shelves and all – along with countless other precious signifiers of home. As a result of this experience, the books she craves are different now, and every book purchase feels weighty.
Anne is connecting Amelia with three books that will hopefully take some of that heaviness off her shoulders and let her choose a different world to escape into, just for a few hours.
CONTENT WARNING: Amelia tells her story of surviving an enormous natural disaster in heartbreaking detail, and it might be too much for anxious or sensitive listeners. If you need to skip the detailed descriptions, our book discussion starts about 20 minutes in, and mentions of the traumatic events are less detailed after that point. Lees meerClick over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/197
You can find information about the Paradise, CA mobile clinic, MedSpire, at http://www.medspire.org, and contribute a tax-deductible donation at http://www.medspire.org/donate
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Ep 196: What the cool kids are reading
13 augustus 2019 · 49 min
Today you’ll get to know Anudeep Reddy, a reader who grew up in a competitive school environment where engaging books were in short supply, so he had to get creative with his reading from a young age. He’s an imaginative reader who appreciates the escapist quality of a good novel, but has struggled lately to find books that call out for him to live between their pages.
Fantastic escapist reading can be found in any genre, so today Anne recommends three books to Anudeep that you’d find on completely different bookstore shelves. They're also exploring books that combine adventure and philosophy stories, streamlining reading decisions, and what it’s like to date a librarian.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/196 Lees meerCatch up on all of the episodes in Volume II of One Great Book, Anne's short-form podcast where she recommends just one great book in 10 minutes or less.
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Ep 195: Wanted: book enthusiast at large
6 augustus 2019 · 53 min
Today’s guest Mary Laura Philpott is an essayist, bookseller, and a big fan of memoirs of people living “everyday lives”. She certainly has experience with an interesting “everyday life” as a Book Enthusiast at Large—yes, that is her job title—for Parnassus Books in Nashville.
Anne and Mary Laura chat about the reading and writing life, working through her readerly guilt of hating beloved childhood classics, and the delight of a book flight (or as Mary Laura would say, "reading symphonies").
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/195
Connect with Mary Laura: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Lees meerCatch up on all of the episodes in Volume II of OGB my short-form podcast where we explore just one great book in 10 minutes or less.
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Ep 194: No plot, no problem!
30 juli 2019 · 48 min
For Nicole Mattke, a clear and driving plot isn’t the most important thing. She loves beautiful, introspective writing that makes her think about everyday emotions. She also spent a year roaming a hotel, doing a job that sounds like it belongs in the pages of a novel. Today Nicole shares some of the stories she heard during her time there, and the literary community-building project she started and has continued to this day.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/194
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Ep 193: Rolling the dice on your next read
23 juli 2019 · 52 min
Keren Form is a self-professed mega nerd who loves everything from LOTR, and board games, and epic science fiction. Today, Keren and Anne chat about what it really means to be a nerd, and how her wholehearted enthusiasm has sent her on many life-enriching adventures. If you hear “science fiction” or “fantasy” and think “nope, not for me,” you might still find something to love in this episode — Anne's recommendations could just as easily be recommendations of a history lover, or a crime drama fanatic, or a romance-loving YA fan.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/193
You can follow Keren’s travels and gaming enthusiasm on Instagram. Lees meerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep 192: Wherever you read, I will follow
16 juli 2019 · 54 min
Rita and Xoe Amer are a mother-daughter duo who have bonded over books since Xoe was young. She’s all grown up now, but the shared love of reading remains. Today Anne, Rita & Xoe discuss their reading and writing roots, hidden literary gems from the past, and the great conversations that come from bad books.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/192
You can check out Rita and Xoe's mother-daughter podcast, Foibles, at foibles.podbean.com or by searching "Foibles" on your favorite podcast app. Lees meerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep 191: When a great book wrecks your reading life
9 juli 2019 · 33 min
Have you ever finished a GREAT book, then realized it left behind a hole no other book will ever be able to fill?
Today’s guest is Andy Serrato, a reader who fell into the arms of a mega-popular series with a welcoming fandom and enough pages to smother yourself in… and ever since, she’s struggled to break her obsession and pick up new books in different genres.
Anne's doing her best to get to the core of what delights Andy about this series, and open a portal to other reading worlds that will be just as satisfying in new and exciting ways.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/191
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Ep 190: There's nothing like a little bookish momentum
2 juli 2019 · 45 min
Today’s guest has reached a crossroads in her reading life, and she’s come to Anne looking for a jump start for this new season.
Beth Wallen describes herself as a lifelong learner, and she’s about to have more time open up in her schedule to challenge herself, learn new things, and dive deeper into topics that already fascinate her. This is truly a precious opportunity, and Beth really has the guts to go against the grain of her usual reading taste, which makes for interesting and exciting literary matchmaking!
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/190 Lees meerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep 189: Our favorite genre is chapter books
25 juni 2019 · 53 min
Today’s guests Brenna Sherrill & Ryan Pait describe themselves as platonic soulmates, book-loving best friends who grew up together, went to school together, read together (sometimes out loud!) and even live together.
Today Anne, Brenna, and Ryan chat about a truly magical college class, Ryan’s most embarrassing moment meeting a literary icon, the book Ann Patchett thinks EVERYONE should read, and of course Anne recommends three books she think they’ll enjoy reading together and discussing to death, because that’s their style.
Becoming a WSIRN patron means LOADS of additional audio content, including weekly bonus episodes of One Great Book, monthly behind-the-scenes episodes, audio of certain live events, like Anne's recent conversation with Celeste Ng, and now we can add FREE AUDIOBOOKS to that list! For a limited time we’ve partnered with Libro.fm to give all Hardback-tier supporters a free audiobook! Summer is made for audiobook listening, so this is the perfect time for you to become a new patron. Go to patreon.com/whatshouldIreadnext to join in the fun!
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/189 Lees meerYou can find Brenna and Ryan on Instagram, @ryanpait and @brennasherrill. You can find Ryan’s writing at The Houstonian and the Chautauquan Daily.
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Ep 188: Books, plants, and literal bibliotherapy
18 juni 2019 · 41 min
Today, we meet Michelle Moreno, who I hope will inspire anyone out there who wants to make their bookstore dreams a reality. Anne got to talk to Michelle right after her very first pop-up shop, while she was still on the high of her first time putting books directly into the hands of her community. Anne and Michelle are discussing the books she chose for her first foray into handselling, the high of putting books directly into the hands of her community, the connection she finds between reading and plant care, and the moment she found her identity - on a bookshelf.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/188 Lees meerYou can browse Michelle's book-and-plant shop on Instagram @la.maceta.store
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Ep 187: Traveling the world without leaving your hometown
4 juni 2019 · 51 min
Hannah Christmas is a stay at home mom whose reading life changed forever when she had a baby. Not only how much she read, or when she read, but the big-picture long-term-plan way she wanted to share her love of reading with the world.
Today Anne and Hannah chat about the treatment for a serious overdose of books set in New York City, fresh blood in the bookselling world, literary handcrafts, and much much more. Lees meerClick over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/187
You can check out Hannah’s literary embroidery at etsy.com/shop/EmbroiderhouseFive.
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Ep 186: Finding the book that feels like it was written just for you
28 mei 2019 · 48 min
Lamar Giles joins Anne to chat about his two great literary loves: children’s books, and... horror novelist Stephen King? If you don’t think those things go together, Lamar is prepared to talk you into changing your mind, and maybe about more than just that.
Get ready for a great chat about transcending stereotypes, how books can build up the self-worth of young readers, great novels where the setting becomes a character in its own right, and so so much more.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/186 Lees meerYou can discover more about Lamar’s books at www.lamargiles.com, follow him on Twitter @LRGiles.
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Ep 185: What should you read this summer?
21 mei 2019 · 50 min
Most weeks on What Should I Read Next, I’ll do a little literary matchmaking with one guest… but this week, I’m joined by the show's producer, Brenna Frederick, to hook SEVERAL What Should I Read Next listeners up with their perfect Summer read.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/185 Lees meerFind your next great Summer read in the Modern Mrs Darcy Summer Reading Guide:
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Ep 184: You’ll never conquer your TBR—and that’s a good thing
14 mei 2019 · 48 min
Today’s guest is Will Schwalbe, devoted reader and host of the But That's Another Story podcast. Will believes if we all asked the question “what are you reading” more often, it could change the world, and has a few absolutely delightful literary superstitions...
Anne and Will chatting all about the downside of conquering your TBR, misremembering poetry, bookstore serendipity, and Will’s attempt to convince ANNE to read a super ambitious classic she just haven’t had the nerve to pick up yet.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/184 Lees meerCheck out But That's Another Story on the podcast platform of your choice!
Connect with Will on his website: http://willschwalbe.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillSch
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Ep 183: Baking, books, and other everyday magic
7 mei 2019 · 56 min
Karuna Riazi, is here to talk about magic. The magic of carrying a book in your bag that can teleport you to another world, the magic of a beautiful translation, and the magical pairing of a hot cup of tea and a good story.
Anne and Karuna also chat about pen names, how to keep a book journal if you’re a total perfectionist, and a host of other things, but at the root of it all is everyday magic, and the books Anne recommends Karuna pick up next are totally on-theme.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/183 Lees meerConnect with Karuna: Book | Website | Twitter
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Ep 182: Matching the right (audio)book to the right listener
30 april 2019 · 51 min
A request we hear a lot at WSIRN is “can we have another episode about audiobooks??” So today, Anne is bringing in Michele Cobb, publisher at Audiofile magazine, to not only help recommend audiobooks for YOU, but to match Anne with her own next great audiobook read.
Michele and Anne are chatting about the marriage of a great book with a great narrator, visual and auditory learning styles, jumping off points if you’re still on the fence about reading with your ears, and the key to some truly fantastic and FREE audiobooks you can get your hands on this Summer.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/182
Discover free audiobooks all Summer long with Audiofile's SYNC program. Connect with the magic on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Lees meerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep 181: Taking your reading life from good to great
23 april 2019 · 56 min
Today’s guest Holli Petersen has created a very special family book club that might inspire you to pick up the phone and call a bookish loved one as soon as the episode is over. She also totally hated one of Anne's favorite titles for the first 100 pages, before a turn of events melted her heart… Anne has mentioned this title DOZENS of times on the show, any guesses what that title might be?
What we love most about WSIRN is putting the right book in the hands of the right reader, so Anne wants to recommend some of the best Summer releases especially to YOU! Head over to our Patreon posts page to find out how to be part of our upcoming Summer Reading episode. Lees meerClick over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/181
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Ep 180: Rearranging your life to read 600 books a year
16 april 2019 · 56 min
Today’s guest is reading speed-demon Liberty Hardy, professional book nerd and host of Book Riot’s All the Books podcast. Together, Liberty and Anne are going deep into a book labyrinth, discussing truly committed bookworm questions like “how do you avoid back strain while reading for hours on end?”, “how do I smuggle 1000 books out of my house safely?” and “what does Kate Atkinson’s grocery list look like?” They're also playing a Tom Stoppard-inspired literary game that miiiight destroy your TBR. Lees meer
Check out Anne's brand new podcast One Great Book. New episodes drop on Fridays! If one episode per week isn't enough, our Patreon community will get exclusive weekly bonus episodes. To sign up for bonus episodes, and all sorts of other WSIRN behind-the-scenes goodness visit http://patreon.com/whatshouldireadnext.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/180
You can check out Liberty's writing at Book Riot, follow her super-bookish and super-kitten-filled Instagram @FranzenComesAlive, and see what books she's talking about on Twitter @MissLiberty.
Watch the clip from Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead that inspired our game.
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Ep 179: Life is short & my TBR is way too long
9 april 2019 · 45 min
Alabama reader Shannan Malone has broad taste and high standards, and when it comes to new releases, even authors she’s loved in the past don’t get a free pass… the new book has to earn her love. So today’s episode goes out to all you eclectic readers who love hopping between genres.
Anne and Shannan covering the struggle of pinpointing what you dislike about a book that everyone else thinks is amazing, awkward characters for the introverted reader, Shannon’s book club that connects moms near and far through literature, and of course much, much more.
Anne has a brand new podcast called One Great Book, highlighting books Anne personally loves that you may have missed or forgotten about, but that you’ll be glad to discover—again, or for the first time. New episodes drop on Fridays. Make sure to subscribe to One Great Book on your preferred podcast player!
If one episode per week isn't enough, our Patreon community will get exclusive bonus episodes corresponding with each new One Great Book episode, highlighting an extra title that hasn't been released yet so you can be in the know AND be the first on your library holds list. To sign up for bonus episodes, visit http://patreon.com/whatshouldireadnext. Lees meerClick over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/179
Check out Shannan’s blog www.shannanenjoyslife.com, and follow her on Instagram @shannanenjoyslife.
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Ep 178: The Next Right Thing for your reading life
2 april 2019 · 56 min
Decision-making is a HUGE part of WSIRN's purpose. Podcaster and author Emily P. Freeman is an expert in the art of decision-making (she’s literally written the book on it), but when assigned school reading hijacked alllllll her personal reading time... deciding what to read next for pleasure got a little more complicated.
Today, Anne helps Emily find her way back to confident personal reading decisions. Plus, they discuss what to do when you pick up the totally-wrong book by a totally-great author, biographical historical fiction, the first YA book ever written, and Emily’s newest book The Next Right Thing.
On Friday, Anne's brand new podcast One Great Book entered the world. Unlike What Should I Read Next, which tailors recommendations to a specific reader's taste, One Great Book highlights books Anne loves that you may have missed or forgotten about, but that you’ll be glad to discover—again, or for the first time.
We have 8 books planned for this first volume (the more-bookish term for "season"). New episodes drop on Fridays. Make sure to subscribe to One Great Book on your preferred podcast player!
If one episode per week isn't enough, our Patreon community will get exclusive bonus episodes corresponding with each new One Great Book episode, highlighting an extra title that hasn't been released yet so you can be in the know AND be the first on your library holds list. To sign up for bonus episodes, visit http://patreon.com/whatshouldireadnext. Lees meerClick over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/178
Make sure to check out Emily’s podcast The Next Right Thing, and her new book of the same name. Find all the info you need on her website www.emilypfreeman.com. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram, both @emilypfreeman.
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Ep 177: When your reading life is a roller coaster
26 maart 2019 · 46 min
Many listeners and past guests on WSIRN have shared their stories of reading dry spells due to chronic illness, anxiety, and disability. Today’s guest Kate Mitchell has experienced polar opposites in her reading life, going from a period of time when reading was literally her job, to stretches where reading was literally impossible because of chronic illness. Kate is sharing some of the wisdom she’s gained on her roller coaster of a reading life with us all, including practical tips for how to accept reality and adapt your reading life if you’re having a rough go of it yourself.
Anne and Kate also chat about what realism looks like in the fantasy genre, books wayyyy too big to keep in your purse, and Kate gives Anne the student-debt-free cheat sheet to reading like you’ve got a Masters degree in literature.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/177 Lees meerHear more from Kate about her reading life and chronic illness at katethealmostgreat.com.
Get closer to the creative process by joining WSIRN’s behind-the-scenes family on Patreon. Visit https://patreon.com/whatshouldireadnext for bonus episodes, outtakes, exclusive booklists, livestream chats with Anne, and more.
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Ep 176: Books in the freezer, & other horror stories
19 maart 2019 · 52 min
WSIRN often helps readers get out of their comfort zones, but today’s guest Mallory O’Meara is taking Anne out of hers. Her wheelhouse is everything bizarre, paranormal, and downright scary. But digging past the surface differences, Mallory and Anne have a lot in common, especially the desire to understand how an author DID that.
Today they're chatting about the magic of rereading a favorite book, arguing with critics, how comfort-reading looks way different for different readers, Mallory's pro tips for dealing with the post-scary-book jitters, and a lot more.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/176 Lees meerConnect with Mallory on Twitter and Instagram @MalloryOMeara, listen to her podcast Reading Glasses, and check out her new book, The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick.
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Ep 175: Your library called and they want their books back
12 maart 2019 · 43 min
Michelle Wilson has noticed a specific character type that is missing from her bookshelves... and she is on the hunt for more. She and Anne chat about characters age 50+ in possession of NO magical powers, yelling at characters who make terrible decisions, reading as broadly as possible, and what it's like to be in not one, not two, but THREE book clubs (mmmmmaybe more.)
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/175 Lees meerWhat Should I Read Next is now on Patreon to bring you bonus episodes, outtakes, peeks behind the scenes, printable goodness, livestream chats, and access to the epic master spreadsheet holding the loves, hates, and recommendations from each episode.
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Ep 174: The heart wants to read what the heart wants to read
5 maart 2019 · 39 min
Guest Kate Daley is a house painter from New South Wales, Australia, who has been living for the past two and a half years... in a camper van! Today she chats with Anne about the genre that sent her into an intense reading rut, a family reading competition, and where she manages to fit a home library in while living in cramped quarters.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/174 Lees meerYou can connect with Kate on Instagram: @when_kate_reads
What Should I Read Next is now on Patreon to bring you outtakes, peeks behind the scenes, printable goodness, online hangouts, BONUS EPISODES, and... access to our epic spreadsheet that holds the loves, hates, and recommendations from each episode. Backers also will get to participate in certain aspects of the creative process from call-ins, to special episode ideas, in fact our current backers even helped us title this episode.
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Ep 173: Clocking in at the reading factory
26 februari 2019 · 49 min
After a year of focusing on reading over 100 books while recovering from a running injury, today’s guest Natalie Van Waning is sprinting enthusiastically toward many readers’ worst nightmare: Looooooong books. We're talking doorstop, tweak your wrist getting them off the shelf, 40-hours-on-Audible long books. Natalie asked Anne to help her focus on quality instead of quantity, so get ready for sweeping multi-generational sagas, tour-guide novels, and heart-tugging family stories. Lees meer
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/173
You can connect with Natalie on her blog: http://imchattynatty.blogspot.com/
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Ep 172: How many re-reads is too many re-reads?
19 februari 2019 · 48 min
Sean Larkin is a self-proclaimed “slow reader”, stay-at-home-parent, and freelance photographer. If you don’t relate to 100-book reading goals or refreshing your feed for the latest book news, Sean is the kindred reading spirit you’ve been waiting to hear from!
Anne chats with Sean about the book that made him nostalgic for a time period before he was born, calculating price-per-page at the library book sale, the longstanding bookish obsession he’s passing on to his wife and kids, and much more.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/172 Lees meerYou can check out Sean's photography work on Instagram and his website.
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Ep 171: A podcaster, a barrister, and a joiner walk into a bookstore
12 februari 2019 · 45 min
Ready for a trip to Scotland? Today Anne sits down in-person with Ruth Andersen, a brand new bookseller in Wigtown, Scotland, to chat about what it's like to live in a "book town", Ruth's return to school after 50 years, and the delicate balance of stocking a used bookstore's shelves. Because this episode was recorded in the shop, during business hours, you’ll get to experience some of the bookshop atmosphere… like the ding of the bell on the door, creaky floorboards, even customers shopping in the background!
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/171 Lees meerApply to be a guest on WSIRN: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/guest
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Ep 170: Fascinating fiction for the relentlessly practical reader
5 februari 2019 · 48 min
This week Anne chats with Anna LeBaron, author of the memoir The Polygamist’s Daughter, about how literacy kept her going through a difficult childhood, and how as an adult she turned being an author’s biggest fan into a full-time career. You’ll hear how nonfiction put her dearest fractured relationships back together again, her tips for being a “patron of the arts” on a budget, and the redemptive nature of memoir-writing. Anna asked Anne to pair her with some novels that would convince her fiction isn’t a waste of her time, and that’s a responsibility WSIRN takes very seriously... Lees meer
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/170
Apply to be a guest on WSIRN: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/guest
Learn more about Anna's work:
Website: http://www.AnnaLeBaron.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaklebaron/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/annaklebaron
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Ep 169: Books that mess you up in all the right ways
29 januari 2019 · 54 min
Meet Phimy Truong and Erika Thi Benjamin, best friends who share both a passion for work that creates positive change in the world AND practically identical reading taste (as you’ll hear, one of their favorites is shared). Today Anne, Phimy, and Erika chat about the book that taught them radical self-care, how literature has helped them dive more deeply into understanding of their heritage, fictional characters who move between cultures, and the community building work Phimy and Erika are doing in LA through their democracy-driven book club SisterInsider.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and tell us in the comments if a book has ever changed YOUR self-care routine: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/169
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Ep 168: A century of good books (in a single year)
22 januari 2019 · 49 min
Today’s guest Tara Nichols is giving herself an eagle-eye view of the last century’s literary landscape. Her mission is to read one book published each year between 1920 and 2019. The challenge brings with it a lot of important questions… what is worth her time? Is it better to read the big important book from a given year, or the title she thinks she’ll enjoy most ? And the question she’s hoping to answer after the year is over… has literature changed in all this time?
Anne's challenge? Pitching 3 books worthy of adding to her lineup, including a book that is considered by some to be “the best mystery story ever written.”
Are you ready? Let’s get to it! Lees meerClick over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and tell us in the comments the books YOU would include in a century-of-books list: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/168
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Ep 167: Reading is supposed to be FUN
15 januari 2019 · 43 min
Today’s guest, Erin Morris, is tackling a book challenge with her child this year, and the impact on his imaginative life and her literary life has been no less than remarkable. If you have little ones, this episode is going to make you want to drop everything, pull them close, and enjoy a good book together.
Anne and Erin also discuss making reading fun and stress-free for ADULTS because not every book has to be a learning experience, serious topics treated with respect, and Anne match Erin with whimsical — but not gimmicky — fiction.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and tell us in the comments about the books YOU love that walk the whimsical-but-not-gimmicky line: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/167 Lees meerApply to be a guest on WSIRN: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/guest
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Ep 166: Just don't call it a book club
8 januari 2019 · 46 min
Today's guest Tiffany Patterson is a small-town reader who has created a new kind of literary get-together that is convincing her friends to give books a shot, even if they didn’t consider themselves “readers” before Tiffany got a hold of them.
Tiffany is also ready to break down her own reading barriers… she asked Anne to help ease her fiction-loving soul into NONfiction that will help her "feel smarter".
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and tell us in the comments what books have helped YOU feel smarter: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/166 Lees meerFollow Tiffany's reading life on Instagram @tiffany_reads_too_many_books
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Ep 165: 1000 Books to read before you die
1 januari 2019 · 56 min
If you entered the new year dreaming of a fresh approach to your reading life, today’s guest Jim Mustich is sharing decades of wisdom to help kick off your best reading year ever.
Anne and Jim chat about his new book 1000 Books to Read Before You Die, and why reading 1000 books might not be as daunting as it first sounds, then Jim takes on the book matchmaking mantle recommends which of the 1000 books he thinks *Anne* should prioritize in the new year.
Here's to another year of literary matchmaking, listeners! Thanks for being here with us.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and tell us in the comments what books you would include in a read-before-you-die list: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/165 Lees meerLearn more about Jim’s book: www.1000bookstoread.com
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Ep 164: The couple that reads together ... needs to find books they'll both LOVE
18 december 2018 · 45 min
Chelsey and Curtis are childhood sweethearts looking to connect over a good book… and possibly, across an ocean. But their reading taste might not be as compatible as their personalities. Today they get brutally honest about their least-favorite books (Chelsey’s may shock you), Curtis gives a peek at his favorites from the Army’s required reading list, and Anne pushes them both out of their comfort zone with her recommendations.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and tell us in the comments what book YOU think Chelsey and Curtis should read next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/164 Lees meerListen to Chelsey and Curtis' podcast He Read, She Read on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!
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Ep 163: Wonderful, wonder-filled reading in the great outdoors
11 december 2018 · 33 min
Ashley Gossens created a nature-driven Seattle book club that brings the page to life in an adventurous, completely unique way. Today, Ashley and Anne talk about the wildlife encounter that made brought a book up-close and personal, what nature has taught Ashley about motherhood, and the particular, magical way a book can affect your confidence.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and tell us in the comments what YOU think Ashley should read on the trail next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/163 Lees meerConnect with Ashley's Alpine Trails book club
Website: http://www.alpinelily.com/portfolio/alpine-trails-book-club
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Ep 162: The best bad ending you'll ever read
4 december 2018 · 54 min
Today’s guest Traci Thomas has had a hard time finding her niche in the online bookish community, because, as she puts it, she “reads like a dad”. But I have a hunch lots of listeners will relate to her obsession with true crime and the literary search for truth. We’re chatting about books that strengthen your sense of belonging, Traci’s reluctance to read fiction, and the best bad ending she has EVER read.
If you recognize her voice, there’s a reason for that… she hosts snappy podcast book club The Stacks, a show focused on giving you real life conversations about all things book. Lees meerClick over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and tell us in the comments what YOU think Traci should read next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/162
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Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/
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Ep 161: Books on the Nightstand and on your wishlist
27 november 2018 · 1 uur 10 min
Literary podcast nerds rejoice–Ann Kingman of Books On The Nightstand fame is behind the mic once more! We asked you to call and write in about the people you want to give the gift of a good read this year… and WOW, you all delivered! Ann and Anne are dishing out rapid-fire recommendations for young AND old readers with highly varied literary interests. You’ll also get to hear what Ann’s been up to since Books on the Nightstand shut its doors, and both their favorite bookish-but-NOT-book gifts for the holiday or any other season. Lees meer
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and tell us in the comments what bookish gifts YOU are giving this year: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/161
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Ep 160: Books that capture the magic of everyday life
20 november 2018 · 39 min
Have you ever read a book that made the world around you feel just a little bit… magical? Today Anne welcomes author Jon Cohen on the show to chat about the magic of the mundane life in fiction, his unorthodox path to writing, the mighty bookworm women in his life, and what it was like to live with the school librarian as a child. Plus, Anne recommends three books guaranteed to make Jon's everyday just a little bit more... magical.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and leave a comment telling us what YOU think Jon should read next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/160 Lees meerJon's website: http://joncohenbooks.com
Jon's Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17138344.Jon_CohenApply to be a guest on WSIRN: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/guest
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Ep 159 : How to cope with the longest book hangover ever
13 november 2018 · 47 min
Shawntaye Hopkins discovered Jane Austen’s books for the first time as an adult - and after that initial discovery, she dove in DEEP. Today, Anne and Shawntaye chat about the magic of immersive literary events that celebrate the classics (not just Jane!) and how they’ve changed the way Shawntaye reads her most beloved books.
They also explore TEN YEARS of book journaling, the book Shawntaye is still hungover from, the things readers do for fear of missing a good book, and Anne's recommendation for her includes a book you probably have never heard of.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and leave a comment telling us what YOU think Shawntaye should read next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/159 Lees meerVisit Shawntaye on Instagram: @shawntaye1
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Ep 158: The life-changing magic of clearing your unread shelf
6 november 2018 · 56 min
If you have a gigantic pile of books that you own but haven’t yet read looming somewhere in your house, today's guest Whitney Conard totally gets you. Anne is chatting with Whitney about the Instagram endeavor #TheUnreadShelfProject, saying goodbye to reading shame, the right and not-quite-right times to read (for instance, in math class) and then, at Whitney’s invitation, Anne takes a hard look at Whitney’s unread shelf to help her decide what she should read next.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and leave a comment telling us what YOU think Whitney should read next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/158 Lees meerConnect with Whitney on her website www.theunreadshelf.com, on Instagram @theunreadshelf and her hashtag #TheUnreadShelfProject2018.
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Ep 157: The stories behind the stories we love to read
30 oktober 2018 · 51 min
Today Anne chats with a reader who turned her family’s difficult story into a book that has brought joy and hope to countless readers.
Georgia Hunter got curious about her family history, and a few questions put to the right relatives uncovered something she didn’t expect—a sweeping multi-generational drama just begging to be written down. So, she did. That story became We Were the Lucky Ones, a historical fiction novel Anne discussed with Clara Breitenmoser in Ep 131, and at WSIRN Live! from The Novel Neighbor in Ep 76. Lees meerClick over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and leave a comment telling us what YOU think Georgia should read next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/157
Connect with Georgia:
Website: http://www.georgiahunterauthor.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgiahunter
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Ep 156: Expert tips for a pretty, peaceful, practical bookshelf
23 oktober 2018 · 44 min
Clear your calendars -- today’s episode might inspire you to rethink and rearrange your whole home library. Myquillyn Smith, author of home decor books Cozy Minimalist Home and The Nesting Place, joins Anne to chat about the revelation of ribbon on a bookshelf, spunky iconoclastic women in fiction, why she doesn’t have a library card, and books that give you a kick in the pants... what she does to dust jackets might horrify you, but you’ll be laughing all the way.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and leave a comment telling us what YOU think Myquillyn should read next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/156 Lees meerVisit Myquillyn at TheNester.com, and follow her on Instagram @thenester.
• The Nesting Place: It Doesn't Have to Be Perfect to Be Beautiful (Amazon | Barnes & Noble)Apply to be a guest on WSIRN: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/guest
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Ep 155: When stolen audible credits spur a beautiful bookish relationship
16 oktober 2018 · 41 min
Today’s guests ask Anne to bridge the divide between an imaginative-fiction lover and a scientific-NONfiction lover. Ashley and Brent are a father-daughter reading duo who share an Audible account and a love for an untold story.
Anne, Ashley, and Brent cover everything from Ashley’s mega-popular most HATED book, how they survive differing tastes to make reading a family affair, and the story of who stole whose Audible credits... Lees meerClick over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and leave a comment telling us what YOU think Ashley and Brent should read together next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/155
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Ep 154: Books so inspiring you might be afraid to read them
9 oktober 2018 · 56 min
Today, guest RuthAnn Deveney lead Anne into the world of special-interest reading, discussing how her passion for victim advocacy brought powerful literature into her life that she wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. They also chat about sensitive-reader self-care how books are like spicy food, books that would be much better as the 10 minute TED Talks that inspired them… and so much more.
Be aware that today’s episode contains some conversation about human trafficking and physical abuse. If you know these topics are triggering for you, please take care of yourself by listening with caution, or simply setting this episode aside and tuning in next week. Lees meerClick over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and leave a comment telling us what YOU think RuthAnn should read next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/154
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Ep 153: Revolutionizing your reading life, 10 minutes at a time
2 oktober 2018 · 42 min
Kari Sweeney is a working mom of four who has developed a VERY unique system to keep her reading life running like clockwork. Kari and Anne chat about wishy washy star ratings, the right season for the right book, reading at the grocery store... and Kari is sharing her secret to getting the hottest new books the week they release -- for FREE. Lees meer
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Ep 152: Under-appreciated books that may be perfect for your TBR
25 september 2018 · 53 min
Get ready for a serious TBR-filler. Today’s guest Elham Ali flips the script to recommend Canadian literature to Anne… but turnabout is fair play, and Anne won't let her leave without some of HER favorite CanLit recommendations.
It's a bookish road trip around the Great White North, full of juicy book-marketing gossip, literary sin revelry, and much much more. Stick around until AFTER the credits to hear one last clip about Elham meeting an unexpected reading hero on the bus. It’s so good, you do NOT want to miss it. Lees meerClick over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and leave a comment telling us what YOU think Elham should read next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/152
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Ep 151: Knockout books for a recovering completionist
18 september 2018 · 58 min
Today's guest populates the “candy aisle” of the bookstore. Maria Ribas is a literary agent who specializes in gorgeous full-color cookbooks and snappy self-help! So yes, she totally has it covered in the nonfiction department, but her fiction game could use a little freshening… and that’s where Anne comes in.
Whether you like exploring the stories behind a great recipe, letting a lush historical novel sweep you away, or pumping yourself up with a snarky self-help book, today’s episode will nourish your readerly soul. Lees meerClick over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and leave a comment telling us what YOU think Maria should read next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/151
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Blog: http://cooksplusbooks.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maria_ribas
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Ep 150: I have a confession... I'm not a reader
11 september 2018 · 48 min
Until recently, reading was a means to an end in language arts teacher Julie Mushkin's life - and the type of book that totally turned things around for her may surprise you. Today, Anne and Julie are recommending books perfectly suited for both teens AND adults, chatting about serious book projects, what to do when you have no reading stamina, and infiltrating the not-so-secret world of teens... Lees meer
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