I mean, I was definitely interested in reading that author's story, but I just couldn't like the wife.

And I thought, how could she... well, you know, no spoilers.

Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogall, and this is What Should I Read Next, Episode 148.

Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader.

What Should I Read Next? We don't get bossy on the show. What we will do here is give you the

information you need to choose your next read. Every week we'll talk all things books and reading

and do a little literary matchmaking with one guest. First, I have some news. Today only,

that's Tuesday, August 28th, my new book I'd rather be reading is on sale for half price at

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Readers, we've taught more than once on What Should I Read Next about how the power of reading

allowed for just family bonds. And today's guest, Laura Somerhill, puts that thought into action

in a brilliant and life-affirming way. But she's also been out of the pleasure of the reading

game for a long time while working on her PhD. And today, I'm attempting to reconnect her with

what everyone's been talking about in the book world while she's been gone. You'll hear that

Laura is in Houston. And since Laura and I talked, I've made plans to visit Blue Willow Bookshop

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