# What Should I Read Next?

A podcast by Anne Bogel. 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, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.

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## Latest episodes

- [Ep. 547: The life cycle of the publishing calendar and how our team buys books](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/c2cc66474a9e) (2026-10-20, 61 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML9089262750.mp3
- [Ep 546: What does it mean to be well-read?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/7dbd3151bf93) (2026-10-13, 67 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML4584745815.mp3
- [Ep. 545: Books that just WORK for me](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/b7dee901eeae) (2026-10-06, 57 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML1973281477.mp3
- [Ep. 544: Supremely talk-about-able books to fuel your book club conversations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/22685c1903f5) (2026-09-29, 80 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML6308605099.mp3
- [Ep. 543: Behind the scenes of Fall Book Preview 2026](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/3a021e85d204) (2026-09-22, 45 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML4557947576.mp3
- [Ep 542: The delight of a reading rabbit hole](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/e31503fc7c93) (2026-09-15, 68 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML5808761371.mp3
- [Ep 541: Books that foster a sense of warmth and good conversation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/20e8469004e9) (2026-09-08, 66 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML7001345125.mp3
- [Ep 540: Please save me from my library holds](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/87249b6ab440) (2026-09-01, 64 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML9112047142.mp3
- [Ep 539: Our team's best books of summer (Part 2)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/c800f1795dc4) (2026-08-25, 60 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML4855888416.mp3
- [Ep 538: Our team's best books of summer (Part 1)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/4331fb3701d5) (2026-08-18, 51 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML5607591557.mp3
- [Ep 537: Tackling a tower of unread ebooks](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/69c1e043eb2d) (2026-08-11, 52 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML9016568108.mp3
- [Ep 536: Classic novels ripe for discussion (and excursions to pair with them)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/415c8e37587d) (2026-08-04, 74 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML2184338650.mp3
- [Ep 535: Branching out thanks to a book bingo challenge](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/edb5f73de83d) (2026-07-28, 73 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML1104266183.mp3
- [Ep 534: Writing stories of hope, and a timely Odyssey discussion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/9a261a1c6d8f) (2026-07-21, 59 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML9441259802.mp3
- [Ep 533: Midyear reading check-in](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/2cbb6e0b2e08) (2026-07-14, 58 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML2541488950.mp3
- [Ep 532: Backlist gems: still the wildest way we've heard to choose what to read next](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/1be00f31a179) (2026-07-07, 49 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML9976144936.mp3
- [Ep 531: Seeking light but not fluffy summer reads for a good escape](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/f247a4fd1514) (2026-06-23, 61 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML7762652002.mp3
- [Ep 530: Nothing holds my attention like a romance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/4b18faeb4d60) (2026-06-16, 44 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML7051789078.mp3
- [Ep 529: A short summer project to rebuild reading stamina](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/f3644ef5aa7f) (2026-06-09, 59 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML8639705200.mp3
- [Ep 528: What should I read this summer?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/b784fb6e4413) (2026-06-02, 61 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML2014887248.mp3
- [Ep 527: The perfect books for readers fascinated by museums, art, and the creative process](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/037248deb315) (2026-05-26, 54 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML6474936324.mp3
- [Ep 526: Anne unboxes the 2026 Minimalist Summer Reading Guide](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/93f2e7be1b17) (2026-05-19, 23 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML5844665225.mp3
- [Ep 525: Get ready for a reading retreat](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/6a29763253c0) (2026-05-12, 57 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML4125355032.mp3
- [Ep 524: Short books that still feel substantial](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/6c62cb28bdb7) (2026-05-05, 55 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML1216531471.mp3?updated=1777574282
- [Ep 523: Some people read the Great Books, so why not me?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/0c4a686dbfdf) (2026-04-28, 63 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML3527953865.mp3?updated=1776957116
- [Ep 522: Keeping things light in my reading life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/8cb34fd65e6c) (2026-04-21, 61 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML3758263106.mp3?updated=1776283504
- [Ep 521: Everything L.M. Montgomery and how to build a deeper reading roster](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/1e6651d2eb62) (2026-04-14, 66 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML9055849176.mp3?updated=1775750713
- [Ep 520: Why are so many promising-sounding titles not working for me?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/c0d5cd7dcfeb) (2026-04-07, 56 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML4604628045.mp3?updated=1775056822
- [Ep 519: Let's plan a Read the USA project](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/9755f953a770) (2026-03-24, 64 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML1749298162.mp3?updated=1773879696
- [Ep 518: Striking a feel-good balance in your reading life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/4e25e6c5f1fc) (2026-03-17, 53 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML9356014455.mp3?updated=1773324422
- [Ep 517: Seeking contemporary novels to complement Jane Austen classics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/0c5e39560a13) (2026-03-10, 53 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML5625352615.mp3?updated=1772663010
- [Ep 516: Don't overthink your buddy reads](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/262ff177123c) (2026-03-03, 51 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML2636791163.mp3?updated=1772053143
- [Ep 515: I can't read all the books, and that's okay](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/dcc706c7ab9f) (2026-02-24, 57 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML1852147221.mp3?updated=1771436777
- [Ep 514: Seeking heartwarming, oh-so-discussable reads](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/c090dee9ed26) (2026-02-17, 62 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML8749161508.mp3?updated=1770832029
- [Ep 513: Maggie O’Farrell on writing for the page and screen](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/07bde25cf8b8) (2026-02-10, 46 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML5456498907.mp3?updated=1770249324
- [Ep 512: I'm looking for 5-star stunners](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/a2c984fcb09f) (2026-02-03, 67 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML7458458290.mp3?updated=1769701852
- [Ep 511: Ask Anne Anything: 10 Year Anniversary Edition](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/dd459d6d56cd) (2026-01-27, 59 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML9137626874.mp3?updated=1769092706
- [Ep 510: Finding classics that shine on audio](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/c5cc0a914587) (2026-01-20, 59 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML3539734589.mp3?updated=1768486484
- [Ep 509: Your favorite book discoveries from 10 years of WSIRN](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/5364ce53e8d6) (2026-01-13, 35 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML1637238808.mp3?updated=1767815916
- [Ep 508: Anne's Best Books of 2025](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/f0be67557ed3) (2026-01-06, 48 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML4051351243.mp3?updated=1766516007
- [Ep 507: Our team recaps our 2025 reading year](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/f7c074f88fba) (2025-12-16, 62 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML6657412566.mp3?updated=1765391434
- [Ep 506: A new way to think about your reading in the coming year](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/0791a1701c3e) (2025-12-09, 60 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML2348291392.mp3?updated=1764891595
- [Ep 505: Recs for a reader in search of "best in class" books](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/6cdc803880a0) (2025-12-02, 57 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML9026768005.mp3?updated=1764116159
- [Ep 504: Niche and nerdy narrative nonfiction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/c345e48f2f79) (2025-11-25, 49 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML5732000904.mp3?updated=1763669162
- [Ep 503: Which cozy mysteries are right for me?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/920130a8aa06) (2025-11-18, 53 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML8147711175.mp3?updated=1763051954
- [Ep 502: Choosing book gifts your friends will love](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/156309fd48f7) (2025-11-11, 62 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML5434684977.mp3?updated=1762279374
- [Ep 501: Crafting a personal curriculum for a lifelong learner](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/630d31e18f89) (2025-11-04, 64 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML8181531296.mp3?updated=1761855125
- [Ep 500: The little things that add up to a rich reading life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/ef17a9ff8ba9) (2025-10-28, 62 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML6300602582.mp3?updated=1761138975
- [Ep 499: Weird, nerdy, and totally delightful: our conversation with Kevin Wilson](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/3a2c9ebafc08) (2025-10-21, 66 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML5199021720.mp3?updated=1760637635
- [Ep 498: Books that feel like your favorite comfort TV shows](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1073499086/087e470b7151) (2025-10-14, 44 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML3703541447.mp3?updated=1760020404

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