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What Should I Read Next?

Ep 228: HELP! I can't stop quitting books

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Arts, Books, Leisure

4.85.3K Ratings

🗓️ 24 March 2020

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

So, you hate the book you’re reading. Or maybe you just feel blah about the book you’re reading. Or maybe the book you’re reading is good, but a different book on your shelf just looks so appealing, and you can’t help reaching for it… suddenly, you have a stack of 5 half-read books on your nightstand, and you’re still browsing the library catalog for something new. If you relate to any of those scenarios, today’s episode is for you. Guest Jamie Wright is a self-proclaimed “book quitter”, and she’s asked for Anne's help turning things around.  Click over to the podcast website for the transcript and full list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/228 Readers, whether you are looking for an escape from the news or for something to entertain kids who are suddenly at home we, have Spotify playlists of back episodes of What Should I Read Next for all your binging, relaxing, or bibliotherapying needs. Find them all at https://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

That experience of just loathing, it stayed with me, and so I don't finish books.

0:07.0

I feel bad saying that.

0:11.0

Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogall, and this is What Should I Read Next, episode 228.

0:17.0

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

0:22.0

What Should I Read Next?

0:25.0

We don't get bossy on this show.

0:27.0

What we will do here is give you the information you need to choose your next read.

0:32.0

Every week we'll talk all things books and reading, and do a little literary matchmaking with one guest.

0:39.0

Readers, I know right now many of your routines have been upended, and you may be looking for an escape from the news.

0:46.0

Whether you're looking for your next read, or you just want to sit back and enjoy a little book talk,

0:51.0

or maybe some of the episodes of What Should I Read Next, may be exactly what you need right now.

0:56.0

Our episodes are evergreen, and we have collections of our 200 plus episodes as Spotify playlists.

1:02.0

Go to What Should I Read Next, Podcast.com, Slash, Spotify, and Start Binging.

1:09.0

I mean, relaxing, or bibliotherapy, is that a word?

1:13.0

It's not, but I hope listening to a few episodes will do you some good.

1:16.0

That's What Should I Read Next, Podcast.com, Slash, Spotify.

1:20.0

And if you suddenly have kids at home that need a little entertainment, we even have a playlist of episodes for kids.

1:27.0

Again, just visit What Should I Read Next, Podcast.com, Slash, Spotify.

1:33.0

So, you hate the book you're reading, or maybe you just feel blah about the book you're reading, or maybe the book you're reading is good,

1:43.0

but a different book on yourself just looks so appealing right now you can't help reaching for it.

1:48.0

Suddenly, you have a stack of five unread books on your nightstand, and you're still browsing the library catalog for something new.

1:56.0

Readers, if you relate to any of those scenarios, today's episode is for you.

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