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What Should I Read Next?

Ep 260: A little free library with a life of its own

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Leisure, Arts, Books

4.8 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2020

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Sara Jones takes her role as “neighborhood library curator” seriously. In addition to selecting books for her own reading life, Sara Jones carefully curates her Little Free Library collection to reflect the reading tastes and needs of her community. She likes to feature a healthy mix of books for kids and adults, and she’s always on the lookout for fiction that her neighbors will find irresistible as they’re walking by.  Today, Anne helps Sara stock her Little Free Library with crowd-pleasing books her neighbors will love, from charming picture books to unputdownable contemporary fiction. If you’ve ever strolled by a Little Free Library and wondered how it works or how to start your own, this episode is for you.  Visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/260 to see the full list of titles discussed, an episode transcript, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Part of the reason I think it took me so long to acquire one is because I was intimidated by how cute they usually are.

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Ha ha ha ha ha!

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Hey readers, I'm Ann Vogel and this is What Should I Read Next Episode 260.

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Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader. What Should I Read Next?

0:21.0

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.

0:27.0

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

0:34.0

Readers, if you're looking for the perfect bookish stockings tougher teacher gift or easy to mail present,

0:39.0

you can't go wrong with a copy of my book I'd rather be reading, the delights and dilemmas of the reading life.

0:44.0

This collection of essays celebrates the simple yet profound pleasures of being a reader,

0:48.0

like reading under the covers of the flashlight, organizing your bookshelves and finding your book people.

0:53.0

Send a little love to the devoted reader in your life with this purposely giftable essay collection.

0:58.0

I'd rather be reading is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or an independent bookstore near you.

1:04.0

Readers, it's also that time of year for the Goodreads Choice Award and I'm thrilled that my book don't overthink it is in the final round,

1:11.0

along with so many other great books that we've recommended and authors that we've gotten to talk to,

1:15.0

here on What Should I Read Next and in the Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club.

1:18.0

If you haven't yet, voting in awards like these is such an easy way and it's free and it's fast for you to support the authors you love

1:25.0

in a way that really does help them get the word out about their books.

1:28.0

If you haven't yet, please pop over to Goodreads and vote for your favorites in the final round, voting ends November 30th.

1:35.0

Thank you.

1:36.0

Today's guest takes her role as Neighborhood Library Curator seriously.

1:40.0

In addition to selecting books for her own reading life, Sarah Jones carefully curates her little free library collection

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to reflect the reading tastes and needs of her community in Spokane, Washington.

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