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Ep 508: Anne's Best Books of 2025
New Jan 06, 2026 47 min

Ep 508: Anne's Best Books of 2025

We're kicking off 2026 and a year of exciting milestones today! On January 12th, we are celebrating 10 years of our podcast: we'll be sharing a few special podcast episodes to mark this moment. And...

Ep 507: Our team recaps our 2025 reading year
Dec 16, 2025 1h 1m

Ep 507: Our team recaps our 2025 reading year

As we wrap up our ninth year together, Anne invites our What Should I Read Next? team members to join her and share insight into what the past twelve months have meant in each of their reading live...

Ep 505: Recs for a reader in search of "best in class" books
Dec 02, 2025 56 min

Ep 505: Recs for a reader in search of "best in class" books

We love unique reading projects around here, and today's guest has maintained hers since 2021. We're going to hear all about it and explore how she's adding a new twist for 2026. Kate Mosesso is a...

Ep 504: Niche and nerdy narrative nonfiction
Nov 25, 2025 48 min

Ep 504: Niche and nerdy narrative nonfiction

Historical fiction is a popular genre among many, but today's guest learned a lot about her reading life when she realized this genre wasn't for her! Today Anne is talking with Laura Howard, an At...

Ep 503: Which cozy mysteries are right for me?
Nov 18, 2025 52 min

Ep 503: Which cozy mysteries are right for me?

Breaking into a new genre can feel intimidating. Today Anne is talking with a reader who is keen to explore cozy mysteries, but isn't sure where to begin. Amber Richcreek lives in Bellingham, Wash...

Ep 502: Choosing book gifts your friends will love
Nov 11, 2025 1h 1m

Ep 502: Choosing book gifts your friends will love

We all know that book gifts are the best gifts, and today Anne is talking with a devoted reader who's come to the show looking for guidance on selecting great bookish gifts for the season to come. ...

Ep 501: Crafting a personal curriculum for a lifelong learner
Nov 04, 2025 1h 3m

Ep 501: Crafting a personal curriculum for a lifelong learner

When she discovered the idea of a personal curriculum, today's guest couldn't wait to apply this concept to her reading life. Amy St. Amand, a primary care clinical pharmacist from Rhode Island, w...

Ep 500: The little things that add up to a rich reading life
Oct 28, 2025 1h 1m

Ep 500: The little things that add up to a rich reading life

Today marks a major milestone: the 500th episode of What Should I Read Next! To celebrate, Anne is joined by two guests today. First, you'll hear her in conversation with our What Should I Read Ne...

Ep 498: Books that feel like your favorite comfort TV shows
Oct 14, 2025 43 min

Ep 498: Books that feel like your favorite comfort TV shows

Returning to favorite TV shows is a common stress management strategy. Today’s guest would love to find books that deliver the same soothing feelings she gets from re-watching her favorit...

Ep 497: The magic of bringing book lovers together
Oct 07, 2025 45 min

Ep 497: The magic of bringing book lovers together

Book events and festivals are always a favorite around here. Today's conversation dives deep into the art and craft of creating an engaging literary festival as Anne welcomes Sarah Moriarty, the Ex...

Ep 496: Warm and inviting stories of hearth and home
Sep 30, 2025 53 min

Ep 496: Warm and inviting stories of hearth and home

When the world feels heavy, many of us reach for books. Today's guest is looking for a specific style of comfort reads. Jemima Welsh is joining Anne today all the way from Brisbane, Australia, wh...

Ep 495: Fall Book Preview sneak peek
Sep 23, 2025 37 min

Ep 495: Fall Book Preview sneak peek

,The team at MMD HQ has always been enthusiastic about fall reading. We shared our first Fall Book Preview back in 2019, and last week we released the seventh annual edition. Today, we’re sharing a...

Ep 494: Books brimming with creativity, philosophy, and grace
Sep 16, 2025 59 min

Ep 494: Books brimming with creativity, philosophy, and grace

Today we're diving into what feels like a particularly nerdy niche of the reading life as Anne is joined by an expert reader. Sarah Kellogg is a cover designer at a big five publisher, and today s...

Ep 493: Books that take you on an epic journey
Sep 09, 2025 58 min

Ep 493: Books that take you on an epic journey

Today's guest is facing a shift in her reading life now that she's an empty nester. Candice Brown-Murray lives in South Florida with her husband, children, and dogs. Her career in public relation...

Ep 492: Reflective nonfiction about finding your path
Sep 02, 2025 54 min

Ep 492: Reflective nonfiction about finding your path

We love fielding very specific readerly requests that will also appeal to a wide range of readers, and today's episode is just that. Lynn Bain describers herself as an accidental entrepreneur. W...

Ep 491: Our team's best books of summer (Part 2)
Aug 26, 2025 39 min

Ep 491: Our team's best books of summer (Part 2)

Today we're sharing Part 2 of our summer superlatives episode, featuring four more of our team members talking about the books they've loved most this season. Our executive producer Will Bogel joi...

Ep 490: Our team's best books of summer (Part 1)
Aug 19, 2025 39 min

Ep 490: Our team's best books of summer (Part 1)

Readers, we’re back today with an annual tradition we know so many of you look forward to, as our team joins Anne to talk about their favorite books of the summer and what’s happening in their read...

Ep 489: The satisfaction of sinking into a good book
Aug 12, 2025 1h 5m

Ep 489: The satisfaction of sinking into a good book

Today's guest isn't only a reader with a specific readerly conundrum, she is also a beloved author. Anne has recommended Julie Berry's work to several past guests, and Julie also joined us over in ...