I think that's a scholarly tick that you discover something and then you just have to become your own personal expert on it.

Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogall and this is What Should I Read Next Episode 298.

Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues 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, in today's show we talk about the love of reading across genres and diving into an author's backlist.

If you're wanting to expand your reading life, keeping a book journal is one of my most recommended ways to capture what you've read,

what you want to read, and other important info to support your reading delight.

I'm thrilled that after years of highlighting the value of book journaling, I've designed my own beautiful and functional journal,

incorporating the features I know from talking to thousands of readers over the years, will be most useful for them in their own reading lives.

The journal is called My Reading Life and it's available September 21st, but you can pre-order a copy right now.

Pre-ordering really helps an author out, so thank you in advance, that's especially true in this age of fragile supply chains.

So to say thank you, we've included some bonuses for you.

If you pre-order the journal now, you get special reading lists and a bookmark that doubles as a reading tracker that you can use to capture titles until your journal shows up.

You'll also be entered in the giveaway to win five books handpicked by me for you.

A prize five readers will win.

Order your copy of My Reading Life wherever you buy books, and then head to modernmissesdarsie.com slash journal to claim your bonuses.

That's modernmissesdarsie.com slash journal.

Readers, if you've been part of our What Should I Read Next community for any amount of time, you're likely aware that Jane Austen holds a special place in my heart.

But I think today's conversation with professional Janeite Christina Griffin holds loads of appeal for all kinds of readers.

Christina teaches English at the University of Virginia, where she specializes in 19th century literature and teaches students every day

that these old texts where women are wearing corsets and following antiquated social norms actually have a ton to say about our contemporary world.

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