Ep 281: Authors who make you feel seen

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Arts, Books, Leisure

4.8 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 4 May 2021

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Lecturer, author, and researcher Heather Williams has left trails of books across the globe as she travels for work, but today she’s bringing us three favorite essay collections she can’t live without. Heather’s love of bite-sized reading experiences is contagious. If you’ve never picked up an essay collection, she just might convince you to do so today. We also discuss her preference for reliable narrators, a surprising fascination with Russian literature, and a book that made Heather laugh a little too loudly while reading on a plane. I happen to love personal essays just as much as Heather, and I can’t wait for you to listen in on our conversation, readers. For a list of all of the books, essay collections and novels, head to the show notes page on our website: https://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/281 Follow Heather Williams on Twitter to learn more about her research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I think that the woman behind the counter misunderstood what I said because she now thinks that I'm actually friends with Anna Lamont.
0:07.0	You're gonna get great service.
0:13.0	Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogle and this is What Should I Read Next Episode 281.
0:19.0	Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader. What Should I Read Next?
0:25.0	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.
0:31.0	Every week we'll talk all things books and reading and do a little literary matchmaking with one guest.
0:38.0	Readers, it's almost time. We're putting the finishing touches on the 2021 Summer Reading Guide and it's coming your way, May 24th.
0:45.0	Each year I read stacks and stacks of new releases to bring you the best book Summer has to offer.
0:50.0	From page-sturning mysteries to compulsively readable literary fiction, plus a few hidden gems I can't wait to put on your radar.
0:57.0	This will be my 10th annual Summer Reading Guide and we are ready to celebrate with a bunch of bookish fun.
1:02.0	Everyone who has signed up for our email newsletter gets the guide when it comes out in May.
1:06.0	But before the guide is officially released, we host a live unboxing for What Should I Read Next Patreon Supporters.
1:12.0	In a 90 minute live video session, I reveal every title in the guide until readers why I chose it.
1:18.0	Unboxing is a delight. It's the best kind of book party. And this year we're doing it twice to accommodate more readers live.
1:25.0	At noon and 7pm Eastern time on Thursday, May 20th. Members get the guide just after the unboxing, which means they get it four days early.
1:33.0	And they get extra pages and titles that aren't in the public edition.
1:37.0	To join us on May 20th, go to patreon.com slash What Should I Read Next Now?
1:41.0	To get more info and to sign up.
1:43.0	And to note about patreon, that's simply the name of the platform we use for What Should I Read Next Supporters.
1:48.0	Because patreon makes it super simple to share bonus content with you, including bonus podcast episodes and live unboxing events.
1:55.0	Get it on the action by becoming a supporter at patreon.com slash What Should I Read Next?
2:00.0	P-A-T-R-E-O-N dot com slash What Should I Read Next?
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