Ep 245: Finding the right mix for your reading life

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Books, Arts, Leisure

4.8 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 4 August 2020

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

Over the years, Anne has been called many thing–podcaster, author, and now... Book Yoda, a name bestowed upon her by today's guest and Lazy Genius blogger Kendra Adachie. You remember Kendra from all the way back in Episode 27: Books good enough to make you turn off the tv (even if you love tv), over FOUR years ago. Her reading life has changed a lot since then, in no small part because of her first visit to WSIRN. That first visit did wonders for her reading life and gave her new insight into what kinds of books she loves, and WHY. Lately though, her reading life has felt like a roller coaster—you might relate—and we’re gonna talk about WHY, and what to do about it. They discuss winnowing your TBR list, being a Lazy Genius in your reading life, and the unique method Kendra uses to pick her books. Plus, as always, Anne delivers three book recommendations that will hopefully pull Kendra out of her current reading rut. If you've been feeling the strain of decision fatigue, lack of focus, or just not being able to finish a book lately, I hope you'll find some helpful tips in this episode to refresh and restore your reading life. Find out more about Kendra and her Lazy Genius Way (her philosophy and the title of her new book) on her website thelazygeniuscollective.com. Visit our website for a full list of the books we talked about and to read along with a transcript of the show. Our next livestream for our Patreon community is coming up. Join us September 1st for our Fall Book Preview–similar to the Summer Reading Guide Unboxing event we did in May, but instead of sharing all the titles I have read and loved, I’m sharing the books that publishers, booksellers, and other book people–including me–are excited about for the fall season. Now is the perfect time to join our community. Head to patreon.com/whatshouldireadnext to download our printable highlight reel, set up you bonus feed, and get ready for the Fall Book Preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0	I really, really love to this book.
0:02.0	How did you feel about this book, Anne?
0:05.0	I never got to the part where I understand what's happening.
0:08.0	Hahaha!
0:10.0	Hey readers, I'm Anne Bogle, and this is What Should I Read Next Episode 245.
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?
0:24.0	We don't get bossy on this show.
0:26.0	What we will do here is give you the information you need to choose your next read.
0:31.0	Every week we'll talk all things books and reading and do a little literary matchmaking with one guest.
0:38.0	Readers, summer isn't over yet.
0:41.0	In fact, here in Louisville, the heat has really kicked in.
0:44.0	But school is starting soon, and Labor Day is just a month away, which at least mentally signifies the end of summer.
0:50.0	As we look forward to fall, we also get to look forward to another live event with our Patreon community.
0:56.0	On September 1st, we'll be hosting our fall book preview.
1:00.0	This event will be similar to the summer reading guide unboxing event we did in May, but,
1:04.0	instead of sharing all the titles, I have read and loved.
1:07.0	I'm sharing the books that publishers, booksellers, and other book people, and sometimes, yeah, that means me, are excited about for the fall season.
1:14.0	And it's going to be a good one.
1:16.0	To join us for our fall book preview on September 1st, join our Patreon community at patreon.com slash what should I read next?
1:23.0	Our members get to set up a private podcast feed with what should I read next bonus episodes we create just for them.
1:29.0	They get to catch the replay of our live video events like the summer reading guide unboxing.
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