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What Should I Read Next?

Ep 239: The read-alike problem

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Arts, Books, Leisure

4.85.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2020

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Chris Abi Zeid is counting down the days before a big life event that will significantly alter his reading life. But for a few more weeks he still has precious reading hours. All he needs is his next read–and listeners, he has one huge requirement. He needs a book with a big, beefy, juicy plot. Complicated characters are great, but they need to go somewhere and do something for Chris to be satisfied. Anne's challenge today is finding the three perfect titles that will carry Chris toward his next big adventure. Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/239 Follow Chris on Instagram @chrisabzz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Look, Tata, I was like, okay, this chapter is only three pages long.

0:03.6

I'm going to read one more, then one more, and then the book is done.

0:09.2

Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogall, and this is What Should I Read Next, Episode 239.

0:15.0

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

0:19.7

What should I read next? We don't get bossy on the show.

0:23.4

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

0:28.1

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

0:35.2

Readers, after it seemed like the end of the school year was forever long,

0:38.4

I can't believe how fast the summer is going by, even without my beach vacation to look forward to.

0:44.0

One thing I do have to look forward to is hanging out with you on our next live stream with our

0:48.6

Patreon community. These are live online events, Brenna and I do quarterly with our community members,

0:54.7

and they give you a chance to hear what's happening around What Should I Read Next HQ,

0:58.8

ask your questions of the two of us, and get your own book recommendations.

1:03.2

We're trying something new and fun in SpireBerry recent episode for our upcoming next live stream.

1:08.7

That is on Thursday, July 2nd. If you aren't yet a member of that community, now is a great time to

1:13.7

join us. You'll get access to previous quarterly live streams, the summer reading guide unboxing

1:18.4

event we did in May, which is so much fun, even if you already have the guide, plus you get close to

1:23.6

50 what Should I Read Next bonus episodes, and lately, if I do say so myself, they've been really good.

1:29.9

And of course, you'll get to hop on live with Brenna and me on July 2nd. Find out more about

1:34.8

our bookish community at patreon.com slash what Should I Read Next?

1:40.9

Today's guest is Chris Abbey Z, and he is counting down the days before a big life event that will

1:46.4

significantly alter his reading life. But for a few more weeks he still has precious reading hours.

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