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Anne Bogel is an author, the creator of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, and host of Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club and What Should I Read Next? podcast.

She is the author of My Reading Life: A Book Journal, My Reading Adventures: A Book Journal for Kids, Don’t Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life, I’d Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life, and Reading People: How Seeing the World Through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything.

Anne lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband, four children, and a yellow lab named Daisy.

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Anne Bogel It's only February, but I've been planning my summer reading—and reading the books that will be hitting shelves come summer—for many months now, thank…moreIt's only February, but I've been planning my summer reading—and reading the books that will be hitting shelves come summer—for many months now, thanks to the annual Summer Reading Guide we put out for Modern Mrs Darcy. For the summer of 2020, I'm looking forward to new releases by Marisa de los Santos, Julie Buxbaum, J. Courtney Sullivan, David Mitchell, Chanel Cleeton, Imbolo Mbue, Brit Bennett, and more. I love reading every time of year, but summer just may be my favorite season. This year is shaping up to be a good one!(less)
Anne Bogel Beth, I can think of two books by authors I interviewed last year that describe previously quiet neighborhoods that change when a stranger moves in. T…moreBeth, I can think of two books by authors I interviewed last year that describe previously quiet neighborhoods that change when a stranger moves in. The first is Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson; the second is Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. If I had to bet, my money would be on Ng's. I thoroughly enjoyed them both myself. I hope that helps! (less)
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Bookshelf overwhelm is a common concern around here, so I know today’s conversation will resonate with many readers.

My guest today is Holly Dyer, whose name might be familiar if you’re a member of our book club or Patreon communities, because Holly is an active member of both. Holly’s a mom and classical musician from Massachusetts, and she’s no stranger to a good book.

Lately, though, Holly has

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Joie by Ajiri Aki
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I forget how I first learned of the existence of this gorgeous coffee table book, but enough time lapsed between when I put in my library request pre-release and when I picked it
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Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Lake Effect
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I'm happy to share this is our April 2026 Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club selection and author Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney will be joining us for a chat! This domestic novel unfolds in three parts: in 1977, two families who live across the street from each ot ...more
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The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff
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Reviewed in the September 2025 edition of Quick Lit on Modern Mrs Darcy:

I've heard raves about Graff's 9/11 oral history since it was published in 2019, but the truth is, I've been scared of it. I was flying from Europe to New York on 9/11, and knew
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Having It All by Corinne Low
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Reviewed in the November 2025 edition of Quick Lit on Modern Mrs Darcy:

If I was to award superlatives for this edition of Quick Lit, this book wins "most likely to come up in conversation with friends." Low is a Wharton economist who writes here abo
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Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
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This is the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club February 2026 selection. The author will join us for a live discussion!

This was a fun romp! This adorable tea shop murder mystery has serious Only Murders in the Building vibes and boasts a pleasantly large cast
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Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy
Sipsworth
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This is the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club January 2026 selection. The author will join us for a live discussion!

Eighty-three-year-old Helen Cartwright moves back to her English village hometown after sixty years in Australia. Her husband and adult son h
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People of Means by Nancy    Johnson
People of Means
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Reviewed in the December 2025 edition of Quick Lit on Modern Mrs Darcy:

Johnson's sophomore historical novel follows up her bestselling 2021 debut The Kindest Lie. In 1959 Nashville, Freda travels from Chicago to study at Nashville's Fisk University
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When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén
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Reviewed in the December 2025 edition of Quick Lit on Modern Mrs Darcy:

I prioritized reading this Swedish novel in translation after reading through the comments on my favorite books of 2025 post. This is the story of an elderly man named Bo, living
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Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
Cloud Cuckoo Land
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“A good book, when we return to it, will always have something new to say. It's not the same book, and we're not the same reader”
Anne Bogel, I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life

“People read for a multiplicity of reasons. Nearly forty years in, I can tell you why I inhale books like oxygen: I'm grateful for my one life, but I'd prefer to live a thousand --and my favorite books allow me to experience more on the page than I ever could in my actual life.”
Anne Bogel, I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life

“When we share our favorite titles, we can't help but share ourselves as well. Shakespeare said the eyes are the windows to the soul, but we readers know one's bookshelves reveal just as much.”
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“A good book, when we return to it, will always have something new to say. It's not the same book, and we're not the same reader”
Anne Bogel, I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life

“People read for a multiplicity of reasons. Nearly forty years in, I can tell you why I inhale books like oxygen: I'm grateful for my one life, but I'd prefer to live a thousand --and my favorite books allow me to experience more on the page than I ever could in my actual life.”
Anne Bogel, I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life

“When we share our favorite titles, we can't help but share ourselves as well. Shakespeare said the eyes are the windows to the soul, but we readers know one's bookshelves reveal just as much.”
Anne Bogel, I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life

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message 6: by Amber

Amber Anne, what was the book you read when your son was sick? You mentioned it in your book. You took it with you because that was what was on your nightstand at the time.


Susan C Anne! A big shout out for adding me to your friends list!!! I am so grateful! Your podcast is wonderful!!!


Dobi_85 Thanks for adding me! I love your podcast and blog!


EssentiallyMeagan Thanks for the add! I've been binge listening to What Should I Read Next this week, and now my "To Read" list is out of control haha!


message 2: by Molly

Molly Thanks for adding me Anne - and Happy Anniversary. I also want to thank you for creating a podcast that is fun and accessible. So many are...pompous :-) I like to read ALL sorts of sorts, not just the high-brow "Let them know I am an intellect" stuff! I don't feel alone anymore in my love and nerdom!


message 1: by Kelly

Kelly Thanks for adding me Anne! I'm a long time listener of your podcast - I just can't get enough!


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