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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.

Podcast · By Anne Bogel · English · Official site

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Sep 29, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 29, 2026

    Ep. 544: Supremely talk-about-able books to fuel your book club conversations (opens the original)

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    Anne is back with the latest episode in a new-ish series in which she invites a team member to join her in recommending titles for a guest. Today Anne is joined by Patreon community manager Shannan Malone as they chat with Lindsey Bloodworth. Lindsey is a mom to two boys who lives in Homewood, Alabama. She's found joy and community in a mom's workout group that she's managed to turn into a book club, as well as through another book club at her local indie bookstore. Lindsey would love to hear id

  2. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    Ep. 543: Behind the scenes of Fall Book Preview 2026 (opens the original)

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    Today, Anne is talking all things fall books with our executive producer, Will Bogel. They'll discuss the 2026 Fall Book Preview, which came out last Thursday, September 17th. In their conversation, Will and Anne will bring you behind the scenes as they talk about where the idea came from, when it started, how it's changed, what's happening this year, and why. Find out more and share your comments on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com. Our Fall Book Preview was released last T

  3. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    Ep 542: The delight of a reading rabbit hole (opens the original)

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    Today's guest wants to experience the satisfaction of engaging in what she calls meaningful reading more often, but she finds herself easily distracted by the new and shiny. Jane Baldwin has ideas for different reading projects but has gotten overwhelmed by the possible options, and would love Anne's help navigating these roadblocks. Jane lives with her husband and two dogs in St. Louis, where she's an accounting manager by day and a devoted gardener and Dungeons & Dragons regular by night. Late

  4. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Ep 541: Books that foster a sense of warmth and good conversation (opens the original)

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    When today's guest felt something shift in her reading life, she found herself turning to other forms of entertainment instead of the books she typically enjoys. Jacquelyn Duggan isn't thrilled with this substitution, and came to Anne for help in figuring out what's changed and what she can do about it. Jacquelyn is joining Anne from her home in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to reading, she enjoys being outside and working in her flower garden, with a special appreciation for her zinnias and r

  5. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Ep 540: Please save me from my library holds (opens the original)

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    Today's guest is recently retired and is excited to have more time to read in this chapter of life. She wants to find good books and, in particular, long books that she can really sink into, but her library holds keep wreaking havoc with her well-laid plans. When Amy Czuba wrote into our submissions page with this plea for help, Anne could not say no. After wrapping up her career as a global HR leader, Amy said goodbye to Massachusetts after living there for nearly 40 years and moved to Charlest

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