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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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Almost every Friday, I kick off the weekend with a fresh collection of interesting reads and favorite things to ease you into that state of mind. Here in the U.S., we celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, and here at the Bogel household the weekend is starting basically right now—so today is a rare Wednesday Links Day, because I am READY for that weekend frame of mind! But first, today looks like the l

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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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