Ep 531: Seeking light but not fluffy summer reads for a good escape
Today's guest is navigating a tough season, and as a result she is looking forward to a summer of books with heart that won't be too emotion...
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What Should I Read Next?
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...
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20 of 531 episodesEp 530: Nothing holds my attention like a romance
Anne dives into the world of beach reads with Kristina Forest, contemporary romance writer and author of the 2026 MMD Summer Reading Guide t...
Ep 529: A short summer project to rebuild reading stamina
We love a summer reading project of any style, and when Anne read the submission from today's guest and her quest for what she is calling a...
Ep 528: What should I read this summer?
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...
Ep 527: The perfect books for readers fascinated by museums, art, and the creative process
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...
Ep 526: Anne unboxes the 2026 Minimalist Summer Reading Guide
This week, Anne is sharing an excerpt from our 2026 Summer Reading Guide Live Unboxing. To mark our 15th Guide, we’re inviting you to listen...
Ep 525: Get ready for a reading retreat
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 a...
Ep 524: Short books that still feel substantial
Today Anne is talking books with Lee Weick, a Michigan-dwelling former teacher and grandmother who knows that variety keeps her reading life...
Ep 523: Some people read the Great Books, so why not me?
After completing a classics reading project, today's guest really wants to keep her reading momentum while also bringing more non-classics b...
Ep 522: Keeping things light in my reading life
We often hear from readers who wish to avoid heavier topics in their reading lives, and today Anne is talking with a guest hunting for books...
Ep 521: Everything L.M. Montgomery and how to build a deeper reading roster
Many of you will well understand our team's excitement when we saw today's guest submission land in our inboxes. Today, Anne is talking with...
Ep 520: Why are so many promising-sounding titles not working for me?
Today's guest would love to add more four and five-star picks to her reading list and she's curious about techniques that might help get her...
Ep 519: Let's plan a Read the USA project
We hear about all different kinds of reading challenges around here, and today's guest is seeking titles to help mark the 250th anniversary...
Ep 518: Striking a feel-good balance in your reading life
Indie bookstore owner Nikkya joins Anne today to talk about the pain points in her reading life. Nikkya reads widely for her work as owner o...
Ep 517: Seeking contemporary novels to complement Jane Austen classics
It's no secret that we are fans of Jane Austen, completist author aspirations, and reading projects of all stripes. So when Tzipi Turner's g...
Ep 516: Don't overthink your buddy reads
Today's guest is looking for titles to help bridge the large geographic gap between her and her sister. Ruth Werwai hails from Vancouver, Ca...
Ep 515: I can't read all the books, and that's okay
Bookshelf overwhelm is a common concern around here, so we know today's conversation will resonate with many readers. Our guest today is Hol...
Ep 514: Seeking heartwarming, oh-so-discussable reads
We often hear from book club members who are interested in finding the right picks for their reading groups. Today Anne explores a delicious...
Ep 513: Maggie O’Farrell on writing for the page and screen
Readers, we have a special episode for you today: Anne is talking with one of her favorite authors, Maggie O'Farrell. They're not just talki...
Ep 512: I'm looking for 5-star stunners
Today's guest has been on a long run of three or three-and-a-half-star reads. This isn't bad, but it's not what she's looking for, so she an...