Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogall and this is What Should I Read Next Episode 200.

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, but 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 into a little literary matchmaking

with one guest.

Or today we will talk about what happened after I did that literary matchmaking.

Readers each week for the past two and a half plus years I've talked to a reader or sometimes

two and suggested three and sometimes more because I cannot help myself, books that they

should read next.

This is our 200th episode which means I've recommended well over 600 books.

This milestone is the perfect opportunity to take a moment and look back.

So my producer, Brenna and I spent time catching up with past guests to see which recommendations

landed, which flopped and how they're thinking differently about their reading lives post

what should I read next.

It turns out the titles I picked weren't always winners, but something had changed by

the time our conversation was over.

Some guests approached their bookshelves with fresh eyes, some overcame their genre fears,

and some realized that stepping out of their comfort zone just wasn't what they were

interested in and finally felt at peace with the decision.

Before we get started, I want you to know to keep an eye out on social media this week.

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