Ep 403: I feel lost when it comes to fiction

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Books, Arts, Leisure

4.8 • 5.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2023

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

A devoted nonfiction reader is struggling to find her way in the fiction section, and Anne is here to help.

Amye Day Ong, who lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and young children, knows how to find the nonfiction titles that she won't be able to put down. But when it comes to fiction, Amye feels lost.

Amye would love to better understand why she might like or dislike a certain fiction title before she picks it up. She's hoping to gain some insight so that she can better tell in advance which titles will turn out to suit her readerly taste, instead of her current approach of hauling a whole range of titles home from the library.

Amye and Anne take a closer look at common elements of the fiction picks that have worked well for Amye in the past, and Anne offers some tips for the future, along with recommendations for specific fiction titles Amye might enjoy reading next.

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0:00.0	I would the bag is heavy. The bag is heavy. You know, it's not like every book I bring home needs to be a winner. I would just like to improve my batting average.
0:19.8	Hey readers, I'm Anne Bogle and this is what should I read next.
0:26.0	Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader.
0:31.0	What should I read next?
0:33.1	We don't get bossy on this show.
0:34.6	What we do here is give you the information you need to choose your next read.
0:38.8	Every week we'll talk all things books and reading and do a little literary matchmaking with one guest.
0:44.0	Readers, we are just a few weeks.
0:48.0	Readers, we are just a few weeks away from our annual gifting episode.
0:55.2	This is a beloved tradition and we would love you to participate.
0:58.4	This is like many matchmaking, but for the readers on your gift list. This year, our team is chiming in to help you find the
1:05.2	right book for the readers in your life this season. So here's how we can help.
1:09.6	Tell us a little bit about the reader, what they love and don't love, and what kind of recommendation
1:14.2	you're looking for. Email hello at modern Mrs Darcy.com with the subject line, gift, help.
1:20.9	Or ask us directly in your own voice by calling 502,
1:24.4	627. 0663 and leaving a voicemail.
1:28.8	A whole lot of lucky readers are going to have our team weigh in on your best picks for your giftie this season.
1:35.2	Again, to participate, email hello at Modern Mrs Darcy.com with the subject line gift help. Or give us a call at 502 627.
1:45.8	Oh six six three and leave us a voicemail. We can't wait to hear what you are looking
1:51.1	for this season. Thanks for playing.
1:53.0	Happy reading.
1:55.7	Hi, it's me, the O.G. Green Grump, the Grinch.
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