I don't think nerdism should be exclusionary, you know, as long as you've got like huge interest

and really love boring people to death about it, then I think you're nerdy.

Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogel and this is What Should I Read Next.

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 this 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, first we want to tell you about and ask for your help with a fun episode we have in the

works. Way back in 2017, in episode 62, we asked for your recommendations for what I should read

next and you showed up in a big way. We realized lately that it's been a while since we switched

the direction of the mic, so today I'm here to ask for your help in picking my own next read.

In just a moment, I'll tell you about three books I love, one book I don't, and what I've been

reading lately. Listen in, then leave us a voicemail at 502-627-0663 to share your recommendations

for my TBR. Last time we did this, it resulted in so many amazing book suggestions,

and I can't wait to be overwhelmed in the best way with your ideas.

It's hard choosing favorites. Every week I ask a guest to tell me three books they love,

and I feel kind of mean asking this question because it's so hard to answer. I'm reminding myself now

and I remind you that this is three books I love, not my three tip-top favorites or the three

very best books. I'm consciously choosing books I did not just talk about on the podcaster in my

best books of the year episode, and while I wanted to choose ones that are representative of what

I love in my reading life, this can't represent everything I love. There's too much missing, too

many themes, too many genres, too many specific authors. So with that being said, let's jump in.

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