
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... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 528 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureBooksArts | |||

Every year we remind readers that our Summer Reading Guide isn't a list of books you should read, it's a list of books you could read. Today's guest knows that reading is personal, and that's why she's here to get Anne's help figuring out which title... more
Today's book lover is seeking a literary doorway into the creative world of art and museums.
Kristine Parsons doesn't have an art background. She works as a county road commission manager in Michigan, yet she is fascinated by art and museums, and fi... more
This week, Anne is sharing an excerpt from our 2026 Summer Reading Guide Live Unboxing. To mark our 15th Guide, weāre inviting you to listen in as she tells you all about this year's Minimalist Picks.
During our Summer Reading Guide Unboxing, Anne g... more
I am delighted to welcome our Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club Community Manager, Ginger Horton, back to the show to talk about this year's 15th annual Summer Reading Guide and dive into all things summer reading.
Ginger has been collaborating on the Guid... more
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I used to LOVE this podcast but the amount of ads are OBNOXIOUS! I hate to say it, but itās not worth it honestly. I also feel like she gives way too many plot points away when describing a book. I just want introduced, not the first half of the book ruined.
This is a fantastic podcast about books. I love that Anne spends most of the time talking with regular readers!
This podcast has turned out to be the missing piece of my reading life that I never knew I needed. Itās absolutely fabulous; highly recommend!
Longtime listener here. If it is possible to have a comfort-food equivalent in a podcast, this is it: Mac ān cheese, chicken soup, apple pieā¦it never fails to satisfy, to conjure up a desire to dig into a new read, and to bask in the joy that is the reading life.
I love this show and is one of my favourite book themed podcasts which is high praise as I follow and listen to quite a few some fall by the wayside but MMD is a constant and wanted to show my appreciation and love for this wonderful show
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A broadly focused book-reamination show where a thoughtful host invites a range of readers to discuss the books they love, the ones they didn't, and what they're reading now. Episodes typically feature a warm, conversational dynamic, practical reading-life tips, and tailored recommendations for finding what to read next. Guests include librarians, teachers, book-club organizers, and devoted readers offering varied perspectives on genres, themes, and how to balance reading life with daily life. A notable strength is the host's knack for turning conversations into concrete next-read suggestions, while sponsorship messages are woven into episodes in a natural way. Listeners often come away with new titles, curated series ideas, and a clearer s... more
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