But I had already read and loved Anna Krynna, and I thought,

Sure, the book will be just as good. It is not!

Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogall, and this is What Should I Read Next Episode 242.

Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plegs 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.

Readers way way back! In What Should I Read Next Episode 64, we ran a special episode called

the Next Best Thing to Reading. In which 15 readers shared how they track the books they've read,

the books they want to read, and whatever other information interest them in their reading life.

So many of those readers, and countless others if you in the comment section,

mentioned a little website called Goodreads as an essential tool to organize your book life.

Today on What Should I Read Next, I'm thrilled to be joined by two readers who have a very

interesting perspective on what books readers like you and me are picking up this summer.

Those readers are Susanne Skivara, Goodreads VP of Marketing and Editorial, and Danny Fakus,

Goodreads Managing Editor. Today we're going to have an in-depth chat about how star ratings,

reviews, and other nuggets of information we share online help connect our fellow readers to their

next great read, support the authors we love, and change the way we see the world.

Since Susanne and Danny's business is all books all the time, we'll be taking turns in the

matchmaking seat today. I'm recommending three titles I think they would really enjoy this summer,

and they're returning the favor with three books that might just be perfect for me.

Well, actually, here's a little secret. It wasn't just three books each, we went so overboard with

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