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I think many of you will relate when you hear today's guest say he’s “a little bit obsessed with books.” This is definitely a good thing for Jeremy Anderberg because not only is reading a source of enjoyment and intellectual satisfaction, it’s also a key part of his job as a writer and podcast producer. He writes for The Art of Manliness blog, produces The Art of Manliness podcast, and publishes the "Read More Books” newsletter.Today we discuss the difference between finding what you like to read versus what you feel you should read. We also discuss finding seasonal rhythms in your reading life, finding books so compelling it feels like the pages turn themselves, and why Jeremy finds it so satisfying to give his reading life some structure with “projects” he plans for himself. To see all of Jeremy's project books and Anne's recommendations visit the show notes page at https://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/282To read Jeremy's book reviews, follow him on Instagram and Twitter, or subscribe to his weekly newsletter.Thanks to our sponsors:Brooklinen is the perfect place to find all the comforts for home, including ultra-soft towels — they offer varying levels of plushness, so you can choose the towel experience that feels most spa-like to you! WSIRN listeners can use promo code READNEXT for $20 off with a minimum purchase of $100 at Brooklinen.com.Betabrand pants look good, feel comfortable, and they’re easy to wear with any outfit. Whatever your style, Betabrand has the pants to match. Find out why women are buying 5 different pairs of these pants. What Should I Read Next listeners can take 30% off your first order.Rothy’s shoes are seamless and fully machine washable, making them ultra comfortable and ultra convenient. Every time they need a refresh, you can simply toss them in the washing machine! They’re simple, comfy, and they go with everything. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/READNEXT.

Lecturer, author, and researcher Heather Williams has left trails of books across the globe as she travels for work, but today she’s bringing us three favorite essay collections she can’t live without. Heather’s love of bite-sized reading experiences is contagious. If you’ve never picked up an essay collection, she just might convince you to do so today. We also discuss her preference for reliable narrators, a surprising fascination with Russian literature, and a book that made Heather laugh a little too loudly while reading on a plane. I happen to love personal essays just as much as Heather, and I can’t wait for you to listen in on our conversation, readers. For a list of all of the books, essay collections and novels, head to the show notes page on our website: https://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/281Follow Heather Williams on Twitter to learn more about her research.Thanks to this week's sponsors:NetSuite gives you Visibility and Control over your financials, HR, inventory, eCommerce, and more. Everything you need–all in one place–instantaneously. Right now, NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program only for those ready to graduate from QuickBooks. Head to netsuite.com/readnext.With Ritual, your multivitamins are delivered to your door every month with free shipping, always. You can start, snooze, or cancel your subscription anytime, and if you don’t love Ritual within your first month, they’ll refund your first order! Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/readnext.From comfort, to kindness, and everything in between, Bombas socks aren’t just giveable—they were made to give. Bombas is offering WSIRN listeners 20% off your first order at Bombas.com/READNEXT.

After becoming an avid WSIRN listener, today's guest realized she was watching less TV and reading more books. To keep her momentum going, she connected with other listeners, found her favorite reading categories, and now sits down with Anne to chat about a classic WSIRN problem: the compulsion to finish every book she starts.Today we're joined by Stacy Wittenberg, who talks to Anne about that inclination and about a reading challenge she’s taken on for this year. Anne recommends books that will take her on epic historical journeys, plus an audiobook that will have her neighbors asking What is she laughing at? when she listens on her daily stroll.Stacy shares extra titles in each of her reading categories, so get your TBR lists ready and be sure to pull up the podcast website to see the list of all the title she (and Anne) share. That's at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/280.As a listener, Stacy has been connecting with other fans of the show online. Now that you've heard her, if you'd like to connect with Stacy follow her on Instagram.Thanks to our sponsors:From wardrobe essentials to everything that makes your space feel like home, you’ll find timeless pieces designed to stand the test of time with Jenni Kayne’s curated items. For 15% off your first order, you use code READNEXT at checkout.With memory foam cups, no-slip straps, and a scratch-free band, Thirdlove bras look and feel great under any top. ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering WSIRN listeners 20% off your first order at ThirdLove.com/READNEXT!Take the night off and let Sun Basket’s Michelin and James Beard award winning chefs cook for you. Try their Fresh & Ready meals and get $90 off your first four deliveries when enter promo code read at checkout.

Over the years Ahtoosa Dale sent in multiple submissions to be on What Should I Read Next, each one reflecting her ever-evolving reading taste. Since that first submission way back in 2016, her reading life has changed tremendously.Now, as a lawyer and a mom with a packed schedule, she’s more willing than she once was to set certain books aside. And as an adult, she’s looking for relatable characters—especially if the book explores the immigrant experience. But Ahtoosa will never say no to a good mystery, or a book that explores the range of human emotions. Ahtoosa specifically requested books that will give her a good cry, so on today's episode I’m recommending a few heartfelt books to bring on the tears, plus a propulsive page-turner in one of her go-to genres.  Find the list of books we talk about today and a full transcript that you can follow along while you're listening on our website. You can fill out your own guest submission form on our website. Thanks to our sponsors:Rothy’s shoes are seamless and fully machine washable, making them ultra comfortable and ultra convenient. Every time they need a refresh, you can simply toss them in the washing machine! They’re simple, comfy, and they go with everything. Through May 9th 2021, you can get $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Rothys.com/READNEXT.Betabrand pants look good, feel comfortable, and they’re easy to wear with any outfit. Whatever your style, they have the pants to match. What Should I Read Next listeners can take 30% off your first order at Betabrand.com/READNEXT.

Mindy Mejia enjoys propulsive, fast-paced books with strong characters—and she writes them, too! Mindy writes thrillers, or as she calls them “murdery books,” but she reads from a whole banquet of literature.Anne got to talk with her about setting reading intentions, sampling books—which, as you’ll hear, is a bit of a euphemism—and learning about surprisingly fascinating topics as we read. As always, she recommends a handful of books we think Mindy will love, including an upcoming thriller that Anne loved, a nonfiction book she wasn't expecting to be talking about today, and selections from a genre that doesn’t get mentioned all that often around here.To see a list with those titles and all of the books we mentioned visit the show page at https://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/278.Find out what Mindy Mejia is reading and writing on Twitter, Instagram, Goodreads, or her website.Thanks to our sponsors:Bombas socks feel like a comfy cushion for your feet, whether you’re hiking outdoors or walking down the hallway. Plus, for every pair of socks you purchase Bombas donates a pair to someone in need. Bombas is offering WSIRN listeners 20% off your first order.NetSuite gives you Visibility and Control over your financials, HR, inventory, eCommerce, and more. Everything you need–all in one place–instantaneously. Let NetSuite show you how they'll benefit your business with a FREE Product Tour at netsuite.com/readnext.With Ritual, your multivitamins are delivered to your door every month with free shipping, always. You can start, snooze, or cancel your subscription anytime! Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/readnext.

Today Anne is talking with Jake Sloofman, an arborist living in Brooklyn. They discuss his big reading goal, the pressure to read “serious literature,” and how to alternate light and heavy reads for a balanced reading life. So Anne serves up a mix of weighty literature and frothy “palate cleanser” books to keep things balanced.View the full list of titles and a transcript of the episode on our website https://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/277.You can follow Jake on Instagram.

Podcast producer and PhD student Sara Aeder always finds time for reading, thanks to audiobooks and a passion for turning the pages. She has a special fondness for books that explore the “exquisite pain of a teenage crush” and let her live vicariously through fictional drama, but Sara’s taste in books goes way beyond young adult lit. Today on the podcast, Sara shares three books she loves that cover the main themes of her reading taste, and I recommend several titles that I think she'll love.We mention over 40 titles in today’s episode, from all-time favorites to books that fell flat. Listen in to find out which book Sara threw across the room and be sure to check out the full list of every single book we talk about on our website. You can follow Sara on Instagram or check out her work at Tablet Podcasts.Thanks to today's sponsors:Ritual uses vegan-certified, non-GMO, gluten-free, and allergen-free ingredients—and their sources—are out there for the whole world to see because they believe you deserve to know what you’re putting in your body and why. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months!Betabrand pants look good, feel comfortable, and they’re easy to wear with any outfit. Whatever your style, Betabrand has the pants to match. Find out why women are buying 5 different pairs of these pants. What Should I Read Next listeners can take 30% off your first order.Take the Function of Beauty quiz to get customized hair, skin, and body products and never buy off the shelf, just to be disappointed, ever again. Then take 20% off your first order.

How do you manage your reading life when you have many books you NEED to read, and many more you'd LIKE to read, just for you? In today's episode we're diving into that question with Brigid Misselhorn, a self-described "book club addict" who offers insight into this highly relatable question. Bonus: Brigid describes herself as a "naturally slow" reader; we know many of you love it when our guest's reading life mirrors your own in this specific way.From graphic novels to gothic mysteries, today’s titles are a lot of fun. This is one of those episodes where I have to try several times to find the right titles that Brigid hasn't read yet! Be sure to visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/275 for today's complete book list–it's a long one.To see her latest buddy read follow Brigid on Instagram.Thanks to our sponsors:Every Away suitcase comes with an interior organization system that includes a built-in compression pad to help you pack more in, and a hidden (and removable) laundry bag that separates your dirty clothes. Shop the entire Away lineup of travel essentials and start your 100-day trial today.Trying a variety of styles with Third Love is easy, and helps you figure out what works best for your shape and wardrobe. ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering my listeners 20% off your first order!Take the night off and let Sun Basket’s Michelin and James Beard award winning chefs cook for you. Try their Fresh & Ready meals and get $35 off your order when enter promo code read at checkout.

Readers, the origin story for today’s episode might make you swoon. It all started with a conversation on Instagram, where Anne got a message from one incredibly intentional boyfriend hoping to make some bookish dreams come true. After learning more, we invited his girlfriend Ashley on the show, and I’ll let her tell the whole story today. Ashley Parrish is a book lover and self-proclaimed TV junkie who enjoys scrolling bookstagram but wants to find more backlist titles instead of picking up every book that garners a lot of buzz on social media—we know many of you can relate. Today, Anne is sharing three (or maybe a few more) titles to satisfy Ashley’s love of page-turning fiction and books that revolve around the performing arts.Visit the podcast website to see all the books discussed in this episode or to follow along with a transcript of the show. You can follow Ashley on Instagram, where she shares her recent reads.Thanks to our sponsors:Betabrand pants look good, feel comfortable, and they’re easy to wear with any outfit. Find out why women are buying 5 different pairs of these pants, then take 30% off your first order.Brooklinen is the perfect place to find all the comforts for home, including ultra-soft towels. Choose your perfect plushness and save $25 with a minimum purchase of $100 at Brooklinen.com with the promo code READNEXT.Rothy’s shoes are seamless and fully machine washable, making them ultra comfortable and ultra convenient. Every time they need a refresh, you can simply toss them in the washing machine! Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/READNEXT.

Readers, today’s show is a de-light. We have had mother-daughter duos on the show and even a father-daughter duo with Ashley and Brent from episode 155, but today Anne talks with Rebekah and Beverly, our first grandmother-granddaughter pair — and Beverly is our first nonogenarian!When Rebekah sent in a guest submission she included three books she and Beverly both love, but then she put her own fun twist on the rest. She told us one book that Beverly loved and Rebekah hated, and another Rebekah loved but Beverly hated. Anne's tricky task is to find three books they’ll both enjoy reading together. As you'll hear, it turns out the options were plentiful. In fact they get a few bonus recommendations.All of the books Beverly, Rebekah and Anne discuss are on our podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/272 as well as a full transcript of today's episode.Beverly is not on social media, but you can find Rebekah on Twitter.Thanks to our sponsors:Take the Function of Beauty quiz to get customized hair, skin, and body products. Never buy off the shelf, just to be disappointed, ever again. Take 20% off your first order of customized beauty products from Function of Beauty.Bombas gives a pair of socks to those in need every time you buy a pair. So give a pair when you buy a pair and get twenty percent off your first purchase.Take the night off and let Sun Basket’s Michelin and James Beard award winning chefs cook for you. Try their Fresh & Ready meals and get $35 off your order when enter promo code READ at checkout.

Today Anne's guest is an Alabama teacher whose love of reading has touched every aspect of his life—from where he met his wife to the theme of his classroom today. Derek is a MATH teacher but he puts his reading right there on the wall for his students to see and he loves talking books with fellow teachers. You're going to love this conversation about his early library adventures, the books he’s passing down to his son, and the gorgeous engagement photos he and his wife took in the library where they met.  Derek knows his go-to AND the font that tells him this book is right for him–but he’s challenging himself to try and push some boundaries and not be quite so carefully curated. Anne's challenge is to recommend three books that are right for where he is in his reading life right now. Visit the show page for a list of all of the books discussed and to leave your own recommendations for Derek.Thanks to today's sponsors:Take the night off and let Sun Basket’s Michelin and James Beard award winning chefs cook for you. Try their Fresh & Ready meals and get $35 off your order when enter promo code read at checkout.Make your home a haven with Jenni Kayne textiles and furniture. Get 15% off your first order when you use code READNEXT at checkout—and for a limited time, that  includes furniture, too.  ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone. Find your perfect-fitting bra and save 20% off your first order.

How do you track your reading life? Today's guest has a whole new system of book tracking and reviewing to share. Anne is talking with Nadia Odunayo, the reader and entrepreneur behind The Storygraph, a brand new website full of tracking tools and detailed rating systems to help readers go beyond a book’s jacket copy and filter through information to find what they’re really looking for.We love hearing behind the scenes stories and it was fascinating to hear Nadia explain how this creative endeavor came to be. We also mention a bunch of books that have never made it on the podcast before and Anne recommends a couple of genres that haven't gotten much attention on the podcast. We can't wait to hear which titles end up on your TBR lists.Visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/271 for the full list of titles Nadia and Anne discuss.Find Nadia and The Storygraph on Instagram, Twitter or The Storygraph website.Thanks to our sponsors:Brooklinen is the perfect place to find all the comforts for home, including super fluffy comforters — they offer varying styles, so you can choose the linen experience that best supports your sleep! WSIRN listeners can use promo code READNEXT for $25 off a minimum purchase of $100 at Brooklinen.com.Rothy’s shoes are seamless and fully machine washable, making them ultra comfortable and ultra convenient. They’re simple, comfy, and they go with everything. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/READNEXT.Betabrand pants look good, feel comfortable, and they’re easy to wear with any outfit. Whatever your style, Betabrand has the pants to match. What Should I Read Next listeners can take 30% off your first order.

Readers, in today's podcast episode, I’m talking with graphic memoirist and comic creator Lucy Knisley. We chat about her overflowing bookshelves, the pleasures and pitfalls of the creative process, what makes the perfect pandemic stress read, and how to cope with your kids’ evolving reading tastes. Lucy is looking for distraction in her reading life right now and needs some low-stress books to read before bed; I have plenty of recommendations to suit her taste (and fill your to-be-read lists).  We’ve never talked about graphic memoirs and comics in-depth on the podcast before. I can’t wait for you to hear Lucy’s enthusiasm for comics, graphic novels, and what those terms even mean.The audio for this episode comes from a live event that we hosted in the Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club. We read Lucy’s graphic food memoir Relish as a bonus book club pick last month, and this What Should I Read Next-style event was an extra sprinkle of bookish joy for our book club members.Join us for a Patreon livestream!Readers, it’s time for our quarterly Patreon livestream! Next week, we'll be hosting a virtual chat in our Patreon community. We’ll hang out, answer your questions, and (of course) share a bunch of book recommendations. To learn more about our community or to join us for our livestream on Tuesday February 16th at 1 pm click here.If you can’t make it live, we’ll record the event so members can watch it at any time. Thanks to today's sponsors:Ritual has created a brand new multivitamin, Essential for Kids, to help fill gaps in the diets of ages 4-12 without making a single compromise to quality or taste. Ritual is offering WSIRN listeners 10% off your first three months!Function of Beauty is the world leader in customizable beauty, offering precise formulations for your hair’s specific needs. Take their quiz to get your customized formula and save 20% on your first order.Bombas socks feel like a warm hug for your feet, whether you’re hiking outdoors or walking down the hallway. From comfort, to kindness, and everything in between, Bombas aren’t just giveable—they were made to give. Bombas is offering WSIRN listeners 20% off your first order.

Today’s guest is Tiffany Patterson, a Florida reader who created a new kind of literary get-together that is convincing her not-so-readerly friends to give books and reading a chance. She breaks down all the details of her brilliant idea so that you can steal it and start your own group.This episode was recorded in 2019 and aired as Episode 166: Just don’t call it book club. That means this was pre-Covid, so we talk about getting together as actually getting together. It also means that some of you have already heard this and told us that you’ve borrowed Tiffany's format for your own use, and it’s vastly improved your reading life and your relationships. If you're one of them or you find the idea of a neighborhood literary society intriguing, let us know in the comments of today's show notes post.You can follow Tiffany reading life on Instagram.Thanks to today's sponsors:With memory foam cups, no-slip straps, and a scratch-free band, ThirdLove bras look and feel great under any top. ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering WSIRN listeners 20% off your first order at ThirdLove.com/READNEXT! Brooklinen is the perfect place to find all the comforts for home, including ultra-soft towels — they offer varying levels of plushness, so you can choose the towel experience that feels most spa-like to you! WSIRN listeners can use promo code READNEXT  $25 off when you spend $100 or more, PLUS free shipping at Brooklinen.com.Whether you’re restyling your tabletop, refreshing your bedroom, or embarking on a full-on remodel, home always starts with Jenni Kayne. Made with exceptional quality, integrity, and timeless design in mind, you’ll love coming home. For 15% off your first order, you use code READNEXT at checkout.

At the end of last year we hosted a virtual book party in the Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club to celebrate our favorite books of the year. The whole What Should I Read Next and Modern Mrs Darcy teams shared their top books of 2020 and we all walked away with a longer To Be Read list.Our team is made up of a bunch of bookworms with very different reading tastes, but that doesn’t stop us from swapping book recommendations all the time. We recorded that event (as we do with all of our Book Club events), and WSIRN producer Brenna worked her editing magic to create this episode for you.Head to our website to see the list of everyone's recommendations.If you’d like to see us talk about these books, the video recording of this event is available in the Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club, our member community devoted to bookish community, classes, and conversation. In addition to events like these and classes on the reading life, every month we read one main book together and meet to discuss it on video—often with the author—including recent book club discussions with Anne Mah, Elizabeth Acevedo, Tayari Jones. Join today to catch up on all of our past events and to participate in our upcoming live discussion with author Louise Miller or our next class Clean Out the Bookish Clutter.Thanks to our sponsors:Betabrand Dress Pant Yoga Pants look like stylish dress pants, but they’re super comfortable - without any zippers or buttons that dig in. Discover what it’s like to be comfortable and confident all the time. Betabrand is offering WSIRN listeners 30% off of your order.Anne got to do a tasting with The Winemakers' Anthony Yount. They've made a small amount of Anthony's Ditch Digger wine available exclusively for WSIRN listeners. To see my full tasting video or to request an allocation of up to 6 bottles, text “ANTHONY” to 351-444-WINE.Function of Beauty is the world leader in customizable beauty, offering precise formulations for your hair’s specific needs. Take your quiz and save 20% on your first order. That applies to their full range of customized hair, skin, and body products.

Our guest today is an economist and literature enthusiast based in London, England. A well-traveled reader in every sense, Stephanie De Mel has lived on multiple continents and combines her love of travel and books in her Reading the World Challenge. Steph’s sense of curiosity informs her book choices and her broad reading tastes challenge Anne to recommend three books to suit.Steph also shares how she applies her analytical tendencies to her reading life–looking at her bookish data while focusing on quality over quantity.Visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/267 for a full transcript of the show and to see the list of titles mentioned.Connect with Stephanie on Instagram @thebookisheconomist.Thanks to this week's sponsors:Anne did a tasting video with winemaker Ashley Trout of Brook and Bull as a part of The Winemakers Series. To watch the video or request some of Ashley's wine, Come Hell or High Water, text "TROUT" to 351-444-WINE (9463). Ritual has created a brand new multivitamin, Essential for Kids, to help fill gaps in the diets of ages 4-12 without making a single compromise to quality or taste. Ritual is offering WSIRN listeners 10% off your first three months!Rothy's brought style and sustainability together with their washable shoe and now they have bags and masks as well. Check out their full line of sustainable product at Rothys.com/READNEXT.

Readers, it’s the 5th anniversary of What Should I Read Next! Today I'm answering YOUR questions about WSIRN's behind-the-scenes, my personal reading life, and so much more. Thank you for submitting such thoughtful and fun questions! I did my best to answer as many as possible, and you can find answers to frequently asked questions linked in the show notes below. Happy reading!-AnneVisit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/266 to see the full list of titles discussed, an episode transcript, and more.Where to find Anne online:• The What Should I Read Next newsletter• What Should I Read Next on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram• Anne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram• Anne's blog Modern Mrs Darcy• What Should I Read Next Patreon community• Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club• What Should I Read Next YoutubeThanks to today's sponsors:Framebridge will custom frame your item and deliver your finished piece directly to your door, ready to hang. WSIRN listeners get 15% off their first order at Framebrige.com with code READNEXT.Brooklinen is the perfect place to find all the comforts for home, including ultra-soft towels — they offer varying levels of plushness, so you can choose the towel experience that feels most spa-like to you! Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code READNEXT to get $25 off when you spend $100 or more, PLUS free shipping!With memory foam cups, no-slip straps, and a scratch-free band, Thirdlove bras look and feel great under any top. ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering WSIRN listeners 20% off your first order at ThirdLove.com/READNEXT.

Readers, we’re kicking off the new year with a special episode to help you set the right tone for your reading life in 2021. My friend Laura Tremaine is joining me to guide us in some readerly introspection. Laura hosts the Ten Things to Tell You podcast, where she shares guided questions and prompts to help listeners reflect on different aspects of their lives. Laura brings her expert skills as a conversation-starter to our literary therapy session today. Here at WSIRN, we love thinking about books almost as much as we love reading them, so today we’re sharing 10 questions to ask yourself about your reading life. These questions are meant to help you read with purpose and create a reading life that YOU love. Of course, we can’t help but share our own answers and offer advice along the way. Whether you’re too easily distracted by shiny new bestsellers, or simply in need of a new reading routine, I hope you enjoy this intentional time to reflect on and recharge your reading life. Visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/265 to see the full list of titles discussed, an episode transcript, and more.Where to find Anne online:• The What Should I Read Next newsletter • What Should I Read Next on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram • Anne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram • Anne's blog Modern Mrs Darcy • What Should I Read Next Patreon community • Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club • What Should I Read Next YoutubeThanks to today's sponsors:Rothy’s shoes are seamless and fully machine washable, making them ultra comfortable and ultra convenient. Every time they need a refresh, you can simply toss them in the washing machine! They’re simple, comfy, and they go with everything. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/READNEXT.With Ritual, your multivitamins are delivered to your door every month with free shipping, always. You can start, snooze, or cancel your subscription anytime, and if you don’t love Ritual within your first month, they’ll refund your first order! Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months at Ritual.com/readnext.Betabrand pants look good, feel comfortable, and they’re easy to wear with any outfit. Whatever your style, they have the pants to match. For a limited time, What Should I Read Next listeners can take 30% off your first order at Betabrand.com/READNEXT.

Anne's challenge today is to share recommendations for books with unique and artful structures.Today's guest is a Chicago-based mood reader with a contagious love of books. When Anna Morton isn't working or volunteering for the Art Institute of Chicago, she's reading “compulsively readable literary fiction,” a term Anne fondly coined for books with the perfect combination of page-turning plot and stunning prose. Reading is also a family affair for Anna, who proudly plays the role of “literary commissioner” for their Literary Christmas tradition, which Anne eager to implement with her family now — and maybe you will too!Visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/264 to see the full list of titles discussed, an episode transcript, and more.Thanks to today's sponsors:With Ritual, your multivitamins are delivered to your door every month with free shipping, always. You can start, snooze, or cancel your subscription anytime, and if you don’t love Ritual within your first month, they’ll refund your first order! Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/readnext.Glossier keeps makeup simple with products that condense the best of beauty, inspired by real routines. Try the Boy Brow + Generation G duo — new customers can get 10% off your first order at Glossier.com/podcast/READNEXT (certain exclusions apply)Every month, ButcherBox ships a curated selection of high-quality meat right to our door, and you customize our box to include everybody’s favorites. Right now, ButcherBox is offering WSIRN listeners two pounds of salmon FREE with your first box at ButcherBox.com/READNEXT.

Today’s guest also loves giving recommendations—to her boss, to her mom, and to strangers standing in the book aisle at Target. For Jenica Salazar, nothing is more satisfying than recommending the right book to the right reader. But today, she’s here for a little bit of literary therapy for herself. Anne chats with Jenica about a common bookworm problem: the guilt of giving up on a book that’s just not keeping your attention. They're also working out reading routines and making Jenica's reading life run more smoothly.Visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/263 to see the full list of titles discussed, an episode transcript, and more.Thanks to today's sponsors:Glossier keeps makeup simple with products that condense the best of beauty, inspired by real routines. Try the Boy Brow + Generation G duo — new customers can get 10% off your first order at Glossier.com/podcast/READNEXT (certain exclusions apply)Rothy’s shoes come in an ever-changing array of colors, prints and patterns. They’re seamlessly knit with thread made from plastic water bottles, so they’re ultra-comfortable as soon as you slip them on. No break-in period necessary. They’re simple, comfy, and they go with everything. No decisions required. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/READNEXT.With memory foam cups, no-slip straps, and a scratch-free band, Thirdlove bras look and feel great under any top. ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering WSIRN listeners 10% off your first order at ThirdLove.com/READNEXT!