Best Whatshouldireadnext Podcasts (2023)

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What Should I Read Next?

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Ep 383: Juicy, big-hearted family novels 54:17

3d ago54:17

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You may know Anne's favorite novels feature complicated family relationships, and today's guest, author Amy Jo Burns, shares Anne's appreciation for this particular type of story. You may know Amy from her novel Shiner and memoir Cinderland, both of which we've talked about on the show. Amy's also a dedicated reader, and her recommendations for sma…

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Currently Reading

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Season 5, Episode 43: Way Past a Book Hangover + All Things Fourth Wing 1:05:06

5d ago1:05:06

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: even worse than a book hangover, it’s a book coma!, and single-track reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: It’s possible to love each other and not love the same books! Here’s an …

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Ep 382: How your favorite books become shows and movies 1:02:10

11d ago1:02:10

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If you've ever wondered about the process of adapting books for the screen, you'll want to tune in to today's episode. Joining Anne on the show is Kat Ramsburg, who has what some might call a dream job: she reads YA books to decide which ones will translate beautifully to screen, and then works on forthcoming TV and film adaptations of these popula…

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Season 5, Episode 42: Book Recs from Friends + Gateway Books 57:54

12d ago57:54

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: behind the scenes content and a literary festival Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: the best “gateway” books to get a new or struggling reader addicted The Fountain: we visit our perfe…

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Currently Reading

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Popcorn in the Pages - Episode 1: The Hunger Games 1:08:10

15d ago1:08:10

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Welcome, readers. We are so excited to debut this new content from the creators of Currently Reading Podcast! This limited-edition podcast series will tackle book to screen adaptations in a spoiler-FILLED format. Be sure you’ve read the book and watched the film version before listening to the episode, because we don’t shy away from strong opinions…

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Ep 381: Past and Present Summer Reading Guide favorites 1:02:43

18d ago1:02:43

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Even for dedicated readers, it can be tricky to find the right summer reading formula. Our Summer Reading Guide is here to help, and today Anne is talking all about summer reading with our Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club community manager Ginger Horton. Ginger made her What Should I Read Next? debut in 2021 in Episode 283: Don't save the good stuff, and…

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Currently Reading

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Season 5, Episode 41: Summer Reading + Book Hangovers 53:43

19d ago53:43

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: summer reading guides and plane reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we are chatting about the dreaded book hangover, the ways we deal with it, and what it means about our reading…

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What Should I Read Next?

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Ep 380: Behind the Scenes of the Summer Reading Guide 48:18

25d ago48:18

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Our 12th annual Summer Reading Guide releases this week! We put so much time and effort into this big, big project. This year, we decided it would be fun to bring you along with us for a peek behind the scenes of how the guide gets created. Today’s narrative episode features a bunch of voice notes and actual conversations between members of our tea…

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Currently Reading

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Season 5, Episode 40: ALA President Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada 58:27

26d ago58:27

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee is chatting with a special guest. Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada, the president of the American Library Association is here to talk about: Bookish Moments: a bookish feature on TV and different readers choosing their TBR Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been …

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Ep 379: An "impossible" travel reading project 46:11

1M ago46:11

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Today's guest loves to travel, and since she hasn't been doing quite as much of that in recent years, she's relied on books to take her to a wide range of destinations. Laurel Korwin is a wife, toddler mom, and software engineer who lives in San Francisco, and she's found her work in code overlaps nicely with her love of reading. While she reads a …

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Currently Reading

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Season 5, Episode 39: Our Favorite Publishers and Imprints 47:45

1M ago47:45

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a mom win via a bookish fail, and fielding reader retreat questions Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we both got a bit of education this week learning about publishers versus imprints…

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Ep 378: (Mostly) YA books that surprise and stretch me 52:40

1M ago52:40

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Today's guest Michelle Acierno Loftus loves her work as a veterinary radiologist, but the demanding training that her career required meant that her reading life took a hit. These days, Michelle's found her way back to reading by embracing a genre she's always loved: Young Adult literature. These days Michelle lives in Seattle with her husband and …

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Currently Reading

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Season 5, Episode 38: Bookshelf Joy + Boss My TBR 56:58

1M ago56:58

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: new bookshelves and Bookstores for Bob Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we are bossing our bookish friends into reading the next three books on their TBRs The Fountain: we visit our p…

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A Journey to Three Pines - Episode 1: Still Life 1:31:42

1M ago1:31:42

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We are so excited to journey with you to Three Pines, the fictional French-Canadian village created by Louise Penny for her Three Pines series, featuring Detective Armand Gamache. This limited-edition podcast series will tackle each of the books in the series in turn, in a spoiler-FILLED format. Be sure you’ve read the book before listening to the …

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Ep 377: What NOT to read next 50:25

2M ago50:25

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Today's guest loves collecting books she finds at library sales or used bookstores, and she's ended up with a shelf full of titles that have caught her eye over the years. But Kelsey Gruber has a problem: when she sees an unread title still sitting on her shelf after a few months or more, often, the magic is gone and she's forgotten why it appealed…

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Season 5, Episode 37: Following the Schedule + Reader Retreat Reconnaissance 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: book therapy and reading as cardio Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: planning a reading retreat with all the details The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about ou…

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Ep 376: Bookstore confidential 55:56

2M ago55:56

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If you loved Episode 369: State of the bookstore, you're in luck: we're back today with three more fabulous conversations with independent booksellers across the country. Today Anne is joined to talk all things books and reading with Andrea Griffith, owner of Browsers Bookshop in Olympia, Washington; owner Alison Frenzel and book buyer Elizabeth Ba…

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Currently Reading

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Season 5, Episode 36: Lots of Feels + How Grief Changes Reading 52:25

2M ago52:25

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: a collective search and a reading life realization Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: how grief affects reading The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading …

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Ep 375: Short novels that contain whole worlds 47:15

2M ago47:15

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There’s something particularly enticing about a short book that delivers an incredible reading experience. Today's guest Vanessa A. Bee joins Anne to talk about short books that tell great stories in small packages. Vanessa is an author, mother, wife, and attorney who lives in Washington, DC. She recently released a memoir called Home Bound: An Upr…

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Season 5, Episode 35: Mysteries and Romance + Books We Want to Own 53:43

2M ago53:43

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading mojo and a package of bookish delights Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: how do we decide which books to own or keep? The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes…

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Ep 374: Gripping, page-turny narrative nonfiction 43:53

2M ago43:53

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Alberta-based Sarah Bramley knows what she likes when it comes to fiction, but lately she's been more and more intrigued by the nonfiction side of the bookstore. Sarah knows there's a ton of good stuff out there she'll enjoy, but she's not sure of her reading identity beyond the fiction she knows and loves. This makes it hard to know how to find th…

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Currently Reading

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Season 5, Episode 34: Many Generations of Readers + No-Prep Current Reads 1:06:45

2M ago1:06:45

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: the generations after us and before us in our reading lives Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: what did we learn from a no-prep current read section? The Fountain: we visit our perfect …

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Ep 373: Intentional steps for unlimited lifelong learning 49:05

2M ago49:05

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Two sisters with a lifelong love of reading join Anne to talk about the many ways books have framed their lives. Anne first met Laura Gerald-Simms and Ramona Gavin in 2019 at an event at Bookmarks NC, where their passion for reading led them to make a true bookish connection. Since then, they've stayed in touch, and Anne's excited to welcome them t…

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Currently Reading

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Season 5, Episode 33: Addicted to Reading + Bait & Switch Books 49:15

2M ago49:15

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading addiction and revisiting a favorite book rec source Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: the bookish bait & switch - sometimes it’s great, sometimes… not so much The Fountain: we …

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Ep 372: Books that change the way you see your city and your world 51:03

3M ago51:03

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Today's guest Jeff Speck is a familiar name around here! Anne's referred to his book Walkable City in a bunch of past podcast episodes, because it's a great example of how books can invite us to see and understand the world around us in a whole new way. We're excited to have Jeff on the show today to share more about his professional and writing ex…

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Currently Reading

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Season 5, Episode 32: Five Stars and Big Whomps + Historical Fiction Tête-à-tête 51:48

3M ago51:48

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a daily quote service and an “apology cake” win Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: discussing the range of historical fiction and our favorites in the genre The Fountain: we visit our p…

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What Should I Read Next?

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Ep 371: What should Anne read next? 42:29

3M ago42:29

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Every week, Anne does a little literary matchmaking with one guest, but today we're flipping the mic and helping Anne discover some books she just might love reading next. The last time we asked our listeners what Anne should read next was way back in 2017, so it's definitely time for another round of crowd-sourced reading recommendations. If you t…

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Currently Reading

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Season 5, Episode 31: Fantastic Stories + Boss My TBR 55:39

3M ago55:39

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a deliciously beautiful book subscription and some middle-marriage mayhem Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we are trying a new Boss My TBR Segment! The Fountain: we visit our perfect …

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Ep 370: Books so nice you'll want to read them twice 45:22

3M ago45:22

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With so many books to choose from, committing to re-reading books you've already enjoyed can feel like a particular challenge. Today's guest, Rosalynn Tyo, deeply appreciates re-reading and wants to do more of it, but regularly finds herself distracted by new releases or unread titles. She's excited to get Anne's help with this bookish conundrum. R…

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Ep 369: State of the Bookstore 50:23

3M ago50:23

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Here at WSIRN HQ, we love a great independent bookstore, and it's always especially fun when an indie bookseller joins Anne to talk books and bookstore business. Today, the book party is bigger than ever: Anne is chatting with three booksellers all about what's happening in the bookstore world lately. Joining Anne today are Holland Saltsman, owner …

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Currently Reading

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Season 5, Episode 30: TBR Adding Spree + Winter Reading Doldrums 54:52

3M ago54:52

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: a joyful poem and bookshelf chats Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: ways to bring joy to winter doldrums through reading The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about…

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Ep 368: Learning to trust your reading instincts 50:34

4M ago50:34

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What's a reader to do with a stack of book recommendations that have left her feeling dissatisfied? Today Anne is talking with Mollie Hedgecock (she/her) and sharing some ideas for how Mollie can discern which recommendations are right for her. Like many readers, most of Mollie's recommendations come from social media and her friends, but she's rea…

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Currently Reading

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Season 5, Episode 29: Bookish Discoveries + Fictional Travel Destinations 49:56

4M ago49:56

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On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: and a bookish clean slate Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: our first second-part deep dive! Today we are making a travel list based on the (fictional) places we’ve traveled in books T…

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