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Ep 542: The delight of a reading rabbit hole

Today's guest wants to experience the satisfaction of engaging in what she calls meaningful reading more often, but she finds herself easily distracted by the new and shi

Ep 541: Books that foster a sense of warmth and good conversation

When today's guest felt something shift in her reading life, she found herself turning to other forms of entertainment instead of the books she typically enjoys. Jacquely

Ep 540: Please save me from my library holds

Today's guest is recently retired and is excited to have more time to read in this chapter of life. She wants to find good books and, in particular, long books that she c

Ep 539: Our team's best books of summer (Part 2)

Last week you heard part one of our team’s selections for their best books of summer. And as promised, today we’re back with another round of book talk. In today’s episo

Ep 538: Our team's best books of summer (Part 1)

For years now, our team members have joined Anne on the podcast in late summer to share the books they’ve been loving most this season. Last year, we split this conversat

Ep 537: Tackling a tower of unread ebooks

We hear from many readers who set reading goals informed by their to-be-read stacks, whether physical or digital. Today's guest has a specific and relatable goal of makin

Ep 536: Classic novels ripe for discussion (and excursions to pair with them)

If you’ve ever felt intimated by old books, or haven’t been sure you’re reading them “correctly”, it is NOT just you. We regularly hear from readers seeking tips and advi

Ep 535: Branching out thanks to a book bingo challenge

Today's guest is a Kentucky neighbor who has both a specific reading project and a dilemma we know is shared by many readers. Emily Holladay is a pastor in Frankfort, Ken

Ep 534: Writing stories of hope, and a timely Odyssey discussion

Today we're sharing a conversation with an author who has been discussed often here on the podcast: William Kent Krueger.  We originally held this author talk over in Mo

Ep 533: Midyear reading check-in

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. We know this is a c

Ep 532: Backlist gems: still the wildest way we've heard to choose what to read next

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 of recent releases. I

Ep 531: Seeking light but not fluffy summer reads for a good escape

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 draining. Kayla Crum is s

Ep 530: Nothing holds my attention like a romance

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 Summer Girlfriend.

Ep 529: A short summer project to rebuild reading stamina

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 summer of reading, she w

Ep 528: What should I read this summer?

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 knows that reading is

Ep 527: The perfect books for readers fascinated by museums, art, and the creative process

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 works as a county road

Ep 526: Anne unboxes the 2026 Minimalist Summer Reading Guide

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 she tells you all about

Ep 525: Get ready for a reading retreat

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 Summer Reading Guide and

Ep 524: Short books that still feel substantial

Today Anne is talking books with Lee Weick, a Michigan-dwelling former teacher and grandmother who knows that variety keeps her reading life going. Lee loves big, long

Ep 523: Some people read the Great Books, so why not me?

After completing a classics reading project, today's guest really wants to keep her reading momentum while also bringing more non-classics back into her reading life. T