Ep 303: Reading for thrills and chills

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Arts, Books, Leisure

4.8 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 19 October 2021

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

This time of year, so many readers are looking to tip-toe (or sometimes, to sprint) into scary stories, but finding the right spooky read can be tricky. Today’s guest Margaret Prinzing knows what she likes to read in her preferred genres, but she's recently embarked on a journey to read more thrilling books and is eager to discover some new reads to help her find her way. But we don't just talk ghost stories and haunted houses—we discuss some of the challenges of breaking into a new genre of any kind, and Anne shares some top tips for readers looking to try something new without feeling totally disconnected from what they know the love. We hope you'll enjoy the conversation with Margaret today, and will walk away feeling inspired about what you hope to read next! You can see the full list of recommendations for Margaret at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/303, and leave a comment to suggest your favorite spooky reads you think she might enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	And I will say that I think that I like haunted house stories more than I dislike YA, so I will go to sweat a shot.
0:07.8	Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogall, and this is What Should I Read Next, Episode 303.
0:15.9	Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader.
0:20.7	What should I read next?
0:22.8	We don't get bossy on the show.
0:24.4	What we will do here is give you the information you need to choose your next read.
0:29.2	Every week we'll talk all things books and reading, and do a little literary matchmaking with one guest.
0:38.3	Readers, our 2021 Modern Mrs. Darcy gift guide for book lovers is here.
0:43.3	It feels early to start talking gift guides, but with this year's disruptions and supply chains
0:47.4	and our shipping delays, we're trying to minimize the stress for everyone involved by making it a little easier to shop a little earlier than usual.
0:55.3	This is especially true for small businesses and independent bookstores, which are feeling the crunch even more than usual this time of year.
1:02.3	I had so much fun putting together this year's gift guide, and whether you're shopping for your loved ones or treating yourself,
1:08.0	I think you'll find something you will love.
1:10.7	Check it out on my blog, modernmissesdarsie.com.
1:15.6	Readers, this time of year, so many people are looking for spooky reads, but finding the right type and level of spying tingling books can feel like a challenge.
1:25.6	Today's guest, Margaret Prinseng, has read widely in nonfiction and literary fiction, but she's recently embarked on the journey to delve into a new genre for her, the genre of legit scary books.
1:37.5	For many years, Margaret Shidoe from Books that might induce nightmares, but now that she started to explore,
1:43.2	she wants to know how scary can she go.
1:46.7	Margaret and I chat about the push and pull of deliciously creepy stories, the difficulties readers face when reading books that can bring up chilling themes,
1:54.3	and a few tips on how to manage the emotional roller coaster that often comes with trying, not just more frightening tales,
2:00.4	but any story that's off your beaten path.
2:03.0	Along the way, I share my favorite tips and two tried-and-true methods for branching into new genre territory,
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