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Jul 7
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. In fact, one of our most frequent requests from listeners and prospective guests is "help me find backlist gems ... Show More
48m 56s
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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 searching for what she calls light but not fluffy reads, and she's not exactly sure where to find the types of ... Show More
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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. In the Guide, Anne described it as a sweet summer romance bursting with bookishness and baked goods. The beach ... Show More
43m 53s
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Season 5, Episode 41: Summer Reading + Book Hangovers
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Season 5, Episode 27: Popcorn Reading + Joys and Challenges of Reading as Our "Job"
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Season 5, Episode 34: Many Generations of Readers + No-Prep Current Reads
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Season 6, Episode 18: Reading Trackers + How the Holidays Affect Our Reading
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Today we have a very special episode: Anne is chatting again with seven guests from the first twenty-three episodes of the show to find out what they actually did read next. What books did they read? What did they love? What did they hate? (Because yeah, that happened.)
This episode is tons of fun—I hope you enjoy it as much we enjoyed making it.
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