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Back to SearchEp 533: Midyear reading check-in
Episode 533
Today Anne is joined by our Patreon Community Manager, Shannan Malone for a third year as they dive into their reading lives for a midyear check-in. …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ep 532: Backlist gems: still the wildest way we've heard to choose what to read next
Episode 532
We often talk about backlist books around here because there is a wealth of delight to be found in titles that aren't getting the buzz and attention …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep 531: Seeking light but not fluffy summer reads for a good escape
Episode 531
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 emotionally drai…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep 530: Nothing holds my attention like a romance
Episode 530
Anne dives into the world of beach reads with Kristina Forest, contemporary romance writer and author of the 2026 MMD Summer Reading Guide title, The…
3 months ago
Ep 529: A short summer project to rebuild reading stamina
Episode 529
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 short sum…
3 months, 1 week ago
Ep 528: What should I read this summer?
Episode 527
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's guest …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep 527: The perfect books for readers fascinated by museums, art, and the creative process
Episode 527
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. She wo…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep 526: Anne unboxes the 2026 Minimalist Summer Reading Guide
Episode 526
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 in as sh…
4 months ago
Ep 525: Get ready for a reading retreat
Episode 525
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 annual Sum…
4 months, 1 week ago
Ep 524: Short books that still feel substantial
Episode 524
Today Anne is talking books with Lee Weick, a Michigan-dwelling former teacher and grandmother who knows that variety keeps her reading life going.
…4 months, 2 weeks ago