There was one time when I was listening to it and I was getting ready to go to bed.

And it got a little creepy and I said, you know what?

I'm gonna just pick this up tomorrow.

Because I don't need my walls to be doing anything weird while I'm sleeping.

Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogall and this is What Should I Read Next Episode 255.

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

Today I'm talking with Valencia Taylor, a self-proclaimed book pusher from Greensboro, North Carolina.

I met Valencia in her state last year and was immediately termed by her book talk and sense of humor.

In today's episode, Valencia shares personal stories of determination and resilience,

like rebelling from a helicopter, and recent reads that fall on the line between just

spooky enough and way too scary. Valencia is looking for compelling stories that teach her something new

about the world, as well as more spintingling reads, a category that is definitely new to her.

As a fellow book pusher, I have plenty of recommendations and practical tips to share.

In fact, I couldn't help but share a few extra titles that I think Valencia will love.

Let's get to it.

Valencia, welcome to the show.

Thank you, Anne.

Well, last time we got to talk books, it was in person. It's a delight to do it virtually today.

...