Ep 319: A grumpy man whisperer on a literary mission

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Books, Arts, Leisure

4.8 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 15 February 2022

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

When Erin Fagan sent in her guest submission describing herself as a “grumpy man whisperer” who turns to books to create connections, we just had to invite her onto the show. Erin works as an airline pilot and spends hours in the air with her colleagues. To quickly build relationships in a small space, she's found a perfect shortcut: talking about books! Luckily, Erin loves to read widely and can rely on her reading rolodex for almost any conversation. She's an avid audiobook reader, but today she'd love a recommendation for an old-fashioned paper book that she won't be able to put down. Erin and Anne chat about what's really on your pilot's airpods and the book Erin can't stop recommending, and Anne suggest some new titles to help Erin make connections on her next trip. Connect with Erin on Instagram and see what she’s reading lately on Goodreads. To see the full list of titles we discussed today or to share your own recommendations for Erin, visit our shownotes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/319. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I think I made it about 100 pages in and I gave up, which I felt really bad for the book club that I didn't finish the book that I suggested.
0:07.0	Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogall and this is What Should I Read Next, episode 319.
0:15.0	Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plegs 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 and reading into a little literary matchmaking with one guest.
0:44.0	Readers, if you've loved using my reading journal, My Reading Life, I have exciting news for you.
0:49.0	This summer I'm launching a version made specially for young readers.
0:52.0	My Reading Adventures is the ideal companion for kids reading adventures, especially for the 8-12-year-old set.
0:58.0	And it's designed to help instill a lifelong love of reading.
1:01.0	It's filled with fun lists of book recommendations for different genres and interests, creative reading related activities, and space to record what they've read and what they would like to read next.
1:10.0	Pre-order a copy now before it releases this August and learn more at modern missesdorsi.com slash kids journal.
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1:32.0	Listen to the lead starting five on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcast.
1:40.0	Readers, in her guest's mission, today's guest described herself as a grumpy man whisperer, who relies on books to forge connections with strangers.
1:46.0	And I just had to know more.
1:49.0	Aaron Fagan is an airline pilot, a career that brings her into contact with a wide range of people.
1:53.0	And she describes her working community as both homogenous and diverse.
1:57.0	When she's in the cockpit for hours with a colleague she doesn't know well.
2:00.0	Aaron turns to book talk is a great way to pass the time and build a relationship with her co-pilot.
2:05.0	Aaron is always ready to navigate these conversations no matter where they head, because she enjoys a variety of genres.
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